Humorous Stories

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! How can lovely Queen Cleopatra show Julius Caesar that ancient Egypt is still a great nation? Her architect Edifis recruits his Gaulish friends to help...

Dive in to this funny and debut heart-warming magical (and musical!) adventure from star of stage and screen, Matt Lucas - a festive modern classic for young readers of 8-12! 'Nearly as good as one of my books' -...

'Who's in the loo? There's a very long queue. Is it an elephant having a poo?' If your house has many occupants, then this witty rhyme from the irreverent and observant pen of Jeanne Willis will resonate profoundly. Adrian Reynolds's exuberant...

A few things you should know about Ferris Foster:1. He's the cartooning genius behind ASTOUNDOG (star of The Hoot, available exclusively in his school playground)2. His best friend is his actual dog, Aldo who is anything but astounding3. He's had 13...

A charming and humorous Early Reader story about one of the world's best known mythical monsters, from HORRIBLE SCIENCES illustrator Tony De Saulles.Meet the McFee family. They are Loch Ness Monster spotters. They wear Loch Ness T-shirts, Loch Ness hats...

Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy! This funny interactive picture book follows Paddington as he does his best to help the Brown family get ready for a very...

Dentist Trip is a colourful and entertaining storybook, based on the award-winning television character Peppa Pig. Peppa, George and Mr Dinosaur are going to the dentist. It's George's first visit and he's a teeny bit nervous. Find out how their trip...

It's a busy year for the Queen - she has lots of important events to attend. Meanwhile, a little girl is wondering what knickers Her Majesty will choose to wear on a school visit! Will they be her 'at home' knickers - adorned with corgis - or her 'garden...

Two Captain Underpants adventures now in full colour! Just when you thought it was over, George and Harold are up to their old tricks again... Our heroes defeated the Bionic Booger Boy but they totally forgot ...

Disney's Brave meets Dav Pilkey's Dog Man in this side-splitting graphic novel about a young girl who has to rescue her fellow warriors from the evil villain Witch Head before he destroys the world! Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Bunny Vs Monkey...

Boy-inventor Dev and his giant robot bear, Boja, return for a third madcap adventure, in the high-tech, mega-modern city of Prosperity. There's a battle going on for who will control the magical power of Flember . . . will Dev and Boja find themselves...

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3 -11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven...

Celebrate fifteen years of embracing differences with this shiny special anniversary edition of Tyrannosaurus Drip featuring brand new bonus material. Everyone knows that tyrannosauruses are supposed to be big and scary, so when a placid duckbill...

Telling a little white lie now and then is harmless, right? But what if it leads to you being a household name and international celebrity? Cole is the boy who fooled the world and finds himself trapped...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Snow's job is to help Father Christmas. He has to make sure that all the right toys for all the right boys, and all the right toys for all the right girls,...

A funny art heist mystery that will steal your heart! The country is gripped with Mona Lisa Fever! The Royal Family has announced a huge reward for the return of a missing version of the Mona Lisa, stolen from their...

A laugh-out-loud musical story full of hilarious word play and silliness from the author of Oi Frog!, brilliantly illustrated by Fred Blunt.Flinty Bo Diddle is writing a tune for his fiddle. All his diddles have lined up nicely - except for one who...

Hey, buster! Normal life is a total yawn. Break out of boredom with Ruby Redfort, the super-awesome teen detective series from multi-million-copy bestseller Lauren Child... Want to know more? Of course you do, bozo. Here's the...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! One day when Mr Happy goes to meet Little Miss Sunshine he stumbles across Mr Nobody crying big fat wet tears. Can Mr Happy make Mr Nobody see that everybody...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Forgetful can't remember anything. Anything at all! If Mr Forgetful had a dream he couldn't remember what it was about. The Mr Men and Little...

The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your favourite characters from the series! Cat Kid Comic Club is back in session in this groundbreaking graphic novel narrative by Dav Pilkey, the worldwide...

Fast cars, slow cars, ready steady go cars . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful cars as they race along the road - up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with different cars to...

Another brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book from the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog! Now in a sturdy board book format, for even the littlest of fans!Baboons sit on balloons, crocs sit on clocks and donkeys sit on...

Funny Stories For 8-Year-Olds is a bright and varied selection of wonderfully entertaining stories by some of the very best writers for children. Perfect for reading alone or aloud - and for dipping into time and time againWith stories from Judy Blume,...

Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-about debut children's books of recent years. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the...

Colin is no ordinary flower. Colin smells appealing - just like the other flowers around him. The only trouble is, he crackles and crunches and flutters in the wind. He can't seem to find where he...

The fourth laugh-out-loud Bad Guys episode by award-winning creator Aaron Blabey, now in full colour. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man ...

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix - starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit...

The third book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ - from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations and comic strips, this is the perfect read...

Come join Fred the Bear on a stunningly illustrated journey to be crowned the best bear in the wood and, just maybe, learn that there might be more to life than training... from the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling...

First name . . . Action. Second name . . . Dude. What would happen if you put Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Die Hard-era Bruce Willis in a bucket and stirred them together with a big stick? You'd get something like Action Dude. That's his...

Think your wildest wish can't come true? Just wait! It's his first day at a new school, and Stanley wishes he could disappear. He can hardly believe it when, after a big spill at the science fair, POOF! Stanley is invisible! ...

An EGG-citing new picture book perfect for sharing together at Easter!The Easter Bunny has lots to do before delivering eggs to children around the world. Luckily her superspectacular Eggatron chocolate making machine can help!But when Easter Bunny's...

A brand new young fiction series by TV broadcaster and intrepid explorer Ben Fogle, inspired by his real-life animal experiences... Co-written with best-selling children's author Steve Cole and illustrated throughout with beautiful black and...

A sneaky fish learns a lesson in crime and punishment in the bestselling, multiple award-winning sequel to I Want My Hat Back.Winner of the Caldecott Medal and Kate Greenaway Medal 2014 From the creator of the bestselling I Want My Hat Back and Sam and...

Discover all the blood-curdling stories with: The Horrible History of the World. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the foul but fascinating story of humans, from brain-nibbling ...

The first HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON book ever, and the inspiration for Cressida Cowell's best-selling fiction books that is now a Dreamworks feature film.So begins Cressida Cowell's stories about a little Viking who cannot fit in. Unlike his dad, Stoick...

Join ten magical little unicorns for fairy tale fun in this enchanting rhyming adventure!It's Princess Petal's birthday, but - oh no! - her cake is nowhere to be seen! Can ten brave little unicorns find the missing cake in time for the royal birthday...

Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Judith Kerr, one of the most beloved authors and illustrators of all time The enchanting classic Christmas story of Mog - everyone's favourite family cat! This funny and...

Can the worst pirate ever win the Pirate of the Year Award...? Set sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben...