Humorous Stories

Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure! Huxley has some pocket...

Join in the most Grinchy festive fun with this amazing activity book - and stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas! Filled with Christmas joy on every page, this is a must-have for every Dr. Seuss fan at Christmas time. ...

When the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982, it enchanted millions of kids and surpassed Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time. Now he s back and rendered in the fun, colourful, retro illustration styles of...

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. To celebrate his enduring popularity, seven best-loved classic picture books are brought...

Be careful what you wish for . . . Andi is short. And she has lots of wishes. She wishes she could play on the school basketball team, she wishes for her own bedroom, but most of all she wishes that her long lost half brother, Bernardo, could come and...

A fun and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about friendship and the happiness it brings. Who wouldn't want to be friends with Mr Cool? When he's around the coolest things happen, which can't always be said for Little...

"I adore Duck and Tiny Horse. Funny, silly and totally original." - Josh WiddicombeSpaghetti Hunters is a brilliantly funny and wonderfully silly picture book, featuring a duck, a tiny horse and quest for spaghetti, from the award-winning Morag Hood -...

Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca.Rafe isn't exactly considered a winner in Hills Village Middle...

With more than 11 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In the first My Weird School book ever, second-grade teacher Miss Daisy is in over her head. She doesn't even know how to add or subtract! But the kids have other...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Poor Mr Bump just cannot stop having accidents. If there was something for Mr Bump to bump into, he'd bump into it all right... The Mr Men and...

Another classic in the best-selling series about Simon, a cheeky little rabbit who knows just what he wants. Once there was a little rabbit... "I'm not a LITTLE rabbit! I'm Super Rabbit!" Simon is not afraid of anything. He's Super Rabbit! But one...

There's more than one way to find your voice . . .Lenny Brown is eight years old and can't talk. Except to his mum and his dog, Rocky.When Lenny has to move house and start at a new school, it feels like his whole life is changing, and not for the better...

Join ten adorable penguins for frost-filled fun in this charming rhyming counting adventure! Now in sturdy, sparkly board, perfect for little hands.Oh no! Granny Penguin isn't feeling very well so ten little penguins hatch a plan to cheer her up. Can...

The thirteenth thrilling novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, SEASONS OF WAR will test the Skeleton Detective and Valkyrie like never before... War is coming. To avert...

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat... Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about what happens when Mog doesn't want to eat her supper... ...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The sixth book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he...

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the seaside! With a cast of wonderful sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of beach fun, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the...

'A daring adventure . . . will engage even the most reluctant readers.' Kirkus'Absolutely spellbinding.' Books for Topics'A feast for every imagination and an unputdownable adventure.' Armadillo Magazine'Full of magic.' Erika, Aged 12, Books up North'A...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Horrid Henry can't stand it when Perfect Peter loses a...

It's hard work being good all the time - and it's especially hard for a dog like George! A laugh-out-loud, visual romp from the acclaimed author-illustrator of A Bit Lost, Shh! We Have a Plan, Goodnight Everyone, Don't Worry Little Crab and Maybe.In this...

A laugh-out-loud funny story, full of animal facts and . . . SLIME.Lenny the lemur is on holiday in California. He's having a wonderful time swinging through the redwood trees, when - ew - he gets slimed! Lenny is determined to find the source of the...

Come with Claude on a smashing adventure! These waggy tales are perfect for new readers, with illustrations on every page. As seen on TV - Claude is the star of his very own TV show! 'Illustrated with humour and elegance ...' The Sunday TimesClaude and...

Mo Willems' Pigeon is BACK in a hilarious story perfect for those about to start school or nursery."There is no such thing as a bad Mo Willems book" The TimesThe Pigeon is about to get SCHOOLED. Do YOU think he should go?Why does the Pigeon have to go to...

The final story in the delightful HOTEL FLAMINGO series, featuring the adventures of Anna and her array of animal friends!On Animal Boulevard the snow is finally melting after a long, quiet winter and Hotel Flamingo is ready to embrace the new season and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781545808573Author PeyoFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint PapercutzPublisher Papercutz

Mira and Dave are so excited to go on a SCHOOL TRIP with all their Unicorn School friends! They're visiting the Baby Animal Rainbow Care Centre (BARCC for short) and can't wait to meet all the adorable baby animals. Will Dave eat all of his...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The eleventh book in an action-packed, time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. Travel through time with Tom as he battles the...

The fourth meerkat story in the hilarious Awesome Animals series - awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. Told in Ian Whybrow's unique style this hilarious Christmas adventure is a must-have for little meerkat fans. More...

Jean de Brunhoff's tales of Babar have charmed readers around the world for 80 years. One of those most iconic series of animal books in history, Babar has become a household name both as a character in children's books and on TV. Beautifully...

A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children's books! Goldilocks and her little dog are off on an adventure, looking for that house again - the one with the chairs, the porridge and beds. The sound of the sea calls to...

In this My First I Can Read!, meet best friends Big Dog and Little Dog, who stick together through thick and thin! Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.Join Big Dog and Little Dog in their first adventure. As any good dog...

Geronimo Stilton: respected journalist, family mouse ... well-seasoned traveller? No thank you! But when Geronimo's sister Thea finds a mysterious map of a secret treasure on a faraway island, Geronimo just can't say no. Before long, Geronimo and his...

Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth! Percy the park keeper has been busy in his workshop for days. As his...

Join inventor Scooter and his alien sidekick, Fizzbee, on their third adventure! For the first time ever, Scooter has NO ideas. How on earth can they save the jam factory from a slimy slug invasion?Scooter, Fizzbee and Cat have turned McLays jam factory...

Newbery Award winner Beverly Cleary delivers a humorous portrayal of the ups and downs of sisterhood. Both the younger and older siblings of the family will enjoy this book. Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn't always easy for Beezus...

Do you love THE BOOK WITH NO PICTURES?Now is time to create your own, so YOU can make grown-ups say silly things!Words are amazing. They can be happy or sad or serious or goofy. But the BEST words of all are the ones that make you LAUGH YOURSELF...

Celebrate the original eco warrior! After fifty years his message is more important than ever, so enjoy Dr. Seuss's trademark rhyme in this beautiful slipcased anniversary edition of the classic environmental fable. "Mister! He...

Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn't know how to talk about it - but then along comes the Boo ... A charming new Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff. Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn't know how to talk about it - but...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999914707Author Mat WaughFormat PaperbackPage Count 245Imprint Big Red Button BooksPublisher Big Red Button BooksDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 16mm

'It(1)s brilliant that a book written in 1933 can still make a modern kid laugh like a drain' CHARLIE HIGSON Still one of the immortals of children's literature - Professor Branestawm's continues to amuse generations of young readers. The wonderfully...