Humorous Stories

With their father away in the military and their mother working overtime to support the family, the March sisters have to rely on one another to make it from day to day. Whether they're arguing over the bathroom, struggling with homework, fighting off...

An official chapter book based on episodes of The Rubbish World of Dave Spud - as seen on CITV starring comedian Johnny Vegas! Welcome to the tower block! Dave Spud, a trouble magnet in a very unruly world, is back for more high-rise hilarious...

There are times when only a polar bear will do . . . Our flat isn't big, but at least it's high up. I can stand on the balcony and look up at the stars. I reckon Dad's out there somewhere looking up too. And I bet he's thinking about me. I do love Mum...

The third in the funny I Am... series from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and rising star Robert Starling.This puppy is happy - so happy, it feels like dancing the waltz, doing somersaults, laughing out loud - and even climbing on a cloud!This...

A magical story about friendship and difference, perfect for children learning to read. When her Dad, the blacksmith, needs a new dragon for the fire in his forge, Jess goes to the king to get an egg, which hatches...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934490808Author Julia CookFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Boys Town PressPublisher Boys Town Press

Fans of the Bartimaeus sequence will devour this book - a cracking adventure brimming with magic, intrigue and a treasure trove of characters that the reader can't help but fall for. We find everyone's favourite irascible djinni serving at the court of...

Even little fleas have to mind their Ps and Qs as some endearing but rather rude fleas find to their cost, in this lively, cautionary tale about the importance of manners. With free online audio.A funny, rhyming picture book about fleas behaving badly...

The captain of this brave and bumbling pirate crew has ordered them to capture the entire alphabet - and they'll walk the plank if they're missing a single letter! Now these swashbuckling mateys are embarking on an alphabet adventure unlike any other,...

A jolly escapade through the world of potties, royalty and tiny accidents in this hilarious romp from the bestselling creator of The Queen's Knickers, Nicholas Allan.It's time for the prince to use his potty, so it's off to the Royal Potty Workshop!...

A jolly escapade through the world of potties, royalty and tiny accidents in this hilarious romp from the bestselling creator of The Queen's Knickers, Nicholas Allan.It's time for the prince to use his potty, so it's off to the Royal Potty Workshop!...

Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking new novel by a master storyteller.It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841675206Author Catchpole BarbaraFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint Ransom PublishingPublisher Ransom PublishingWeight(grams) 76g

Asterix and Obelix are celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village - and some surprise guests have been invited! Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions...

This lift-the-flap fun and joyous story celebrates all things silly. This is the perfect way to teach children their first ten numbers, whilst also allowing for some fun along the way with its interactive flap-out page design and Jon Lander's charming...

Another day. Another mood. Meet Judy Moody at her moodiest-best, in this laugh-a-minute fourteenth adventure in the international bestselling series. Bad moods, good moods, even right-royal-tea moods - Judy has them all in this brand new adventure,...

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, who knows what will happen! This is suitable for discussion of preconceptions and gender roles.ReviewsThe Princess and the Dragon is beautifully illustrated with big,...

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, who knows what will happen! This is suitable for discussion of preconceptions and gender roles.ReviewsThe Princess and the Dragon is beautifully illustrated with big,...

When Mr. Betts's eight different pets develop spots, he takes them to the vet. Dr. Potts's medicine cures the spots-but gives them stripes instead! This hilarious rhyming story rollicks along from one problem to the next as Dr. Potts finally cures Mr...

Stoneybrook has gone star-crazy! Derek Masters, an eight-year-old regular on a hit TV sitcom, has moved to town. Everyone's wondering what a real-live TV star will be like-will he drive to school in a limo? Jessi can't believe it, but even stars need...

Houdini is no ordinary hamster. He is an escapologist with an exceptional talent for getting out of cages and urge to escape leads him to all kinds of adventures...New edition published into the First Modern Classics list, fantastic stories for young...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593569122Author Dennis R. ShealyFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she's chased by a mermaid, monkeys, and poked by aliens... until, finally, Aria...

This new hardback edition of The Wind in the Willows, the classic story loved by children and adults alike, has been created in partnership with the world-famous V&A Museum, with exquisite cover designs from their William Morris collection. Spring is in...

Do you believe in magic? Maia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventure unfolds. Maia and her star animal, a fox called Bracken, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735266780Author Ben ClantonPage Count 22Imprint Tundra BooksPublisher Tundra BooksWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 184mm * 191mm * 14mm

A brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator of Mini Rabbit. Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things. Rushing here, rushing there. He has no time to stop, and he definitely doesn't have time to get lost. Luckily...

Also available as Ni guau ni miauA laugh-out-loud funny and charming picture book about being yourself and understanding others.Max and his parents have a dog called Fabio.Fabio doesn't like doing what other dogs do.One day, Max discovers that his dog...

Missing ingredients and mischievous pets create one humorous complication after another for a little old lady determined to make pancakes for breakfast in this larger-sized, color-enhanced edition of Tomie dePaola's wordless picture book classic...

William is back and just as mischievous as ever! Dive into this collection of classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton, featuring the endearing and troublesome William Brown - updated for a new generation of readers. Bursting with fun, adventure and...

The second book in a hilarious, heart-warming series for children from Costa Award-winning author A.L. Kennedy, illustrated by Gemma Correll.Badger Bill loves his best friend Uncle Shawn. But he has started to notice that Uncle Shawn is a bit unusual.Dr...

Welcome to Haarville -- if you've arrived, you've survived. Off the grid and not on the maps, it's a place shrouded in fog and steeped in pungent pongs. Everything here smells fishy, especially the town's suspicious new arrivals.Twelve-year-old Manx...

Children will love this hilarious book about a silly knight who goes in search of a dragon to battle! The other knights have told him that there's no such thing as dragons, but he says, 'Forsooth! There is TOO such a thing!' You just need to know where...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534478909Author Jack Meggitt-PhillipsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481477833Author Stuart GibbsFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersPublisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young...

Dinkin Dings is afraid of everything - not just scary things, like being stuck in a lift with a hungry jaguar, but pretty much totally everything (apart from the monsters under his bed)!When Dinkin sees his new neighbours, he's certain that the girl next...

Dinkin Dings is afraid of everything - not just scary things, like being stuck in a lift with a hungry jaguar, but pretty much totally everything (apart from the monsters under his bed)!When Dinkin sees his new neighbours, he's certain that the girl next...

A brand new series of adventures for the Doctor and her TARDIS team! Something has gone wrong with time, and the Doctor - alongside her friends Yaz, Ryan and Graham - is determined to investigate. The trail leads to a dusty mining town at Hallowe'en -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307126283Author Mercer MayerFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142402009Author Simms TabackFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Random House AustraliaWeight(grams) 125gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...