Humorous Stories

In this deliciously funny picture book from Children's Laureate Lauren Child a child really wants a pet - but Mum, Dad, Granny and Grandad aren't keen on any of her ideas! Sheep are forever following you around, an octopus would leave eight dirty...

Dog Skeleton is off for a walk through the dark dark streets...But when bits of him are dropping off, bone by bone, what is he to do?!Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers! Have you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781684056170Author Ian FlynnFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Idea & Design WorksPublisher Idea & Design Works

Love fairy tales? Love animals? Love laugh-out-loud storytelling? Look no further! Cindergorilla loves to dance. She longs to go to the Saturday Night Disco Ball, where the other gorillas strut their stuff, but her...

From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. The perfect story for readers age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel and Adam B Wins the Internet!Ever since his dad left,...

Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient...Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063207011Author Dan GutmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 81gDimensions(mm) 193mm...

For as long as Gemma can remember it’s been her and Mum against the world. They're as close as can be, but deep down she longs to get to know the rest of her family – Gran and Mum’s brother Joe – the family Mum turned her back on around the time Gemma...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Quick doesn't like to take her time about things. She loves helping out, but will she end up being TOO quick? The Mr Men and Little...

A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise. A fun-filled look into the chaotic world of cats and all the crazy things...

A fun football tale for little readers packed with laughs, friendship and a spot of superstition ... Ridiculous injuries ... strange illnesses ... cancelled games ... Everything's going wrong for the Saints this season, and Stanley's...

Join the Mr Men and Little Miss for lots of fun outside! Mr Busy has been cooped up inside all winter long and now the weather has brightened up he can't wait to get outside. There are kites to fly, a bike to ride and a treehouse to build, but...

Trouble with the Fiend is a sequel to My Best Fiend, both by Sheila Lavelle. These funny, poignant and timeless adventures of Charlie and her best 'fiend' Angela are reissued by popular demand for girls aged 6 - 8s.Angela has a knack of getting Charlie...

A truly heart-warming celebration of grandmas everywhere!When it's time to visit Grandma, it is very important to look after her. Grandma loves to bake, but you have to take charge of stirring and licking the spoon - all she has to do is put the cookies...

This hilarious picture book asks life's most important question: who is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME? Goat thinks he's pretty great - in fact, his name stands for the Greatest Of All Time! But his farmyard friends...

The Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Diwali! The five-day festival of lights is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can't wait to join in. They're busy cleaning their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062090126Author Rob ScottonFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 80gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

A hilarious story about the world's worst detectives by the bestelling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world's most defective detectives, by the author of the number one bestselling Alex Rider series...

Ooh la la-five fabulous Fancy Nancy books in one box set! From staying up late to throwing a birthday party for Frenchy to learning new ballet dance moves and more, no one brings pizzazz quite like Nancy! From New York Times bestselling team Jane...

A laugh-out-loud Christmas cracker of a story, There Was a Young Reindeer who Swallowed a Present from Kaye Baillie and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen is the perfect festive gift!Everyone's heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but now it's...

Wartime William is still up to mischief!William is always ready to offer his services to his country. But why is it that his enthusiastic contribution is so seldom appreciated? William is determined to do his bit, but unfortunately no one else thinks...

The perfect lighthearted summer read for 11 - 14 year olds Mo Merrydrew. Reluctant Vampire Queen. A human leader of vampires. Who would have thought it? Mo had always dreamed of being a leader, but never thought she'd be chosen to be the Vampire Queen of...

A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold "This story defies expectations of what an early chapter book can be." School Library Journal "Ivy and Bean are irresistible." Kirkus Reviews, starred...

The next in the explosively funny series . . . Perfect for fans of The DInosaur That Pooped series. Sir Wayne and his dragon are BACK and this time they're out to rescue a princess held captive by a Big Bad Beast. But WHO exactly will save her? Sir...

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 fourth 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, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork...

Number One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains some trick-or-treating, a HELLISH babysitter, a secret raid and a HORRID car journey!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An...

A roarsome picture book about one family's visit from an excitable DINOSAUR! When an unexpected guest arrives at their door one ordinary day, a little girl and her mum are in for a real surprise! But what do dinosaurs...

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate Halloween! The Crayons want to go trick-or-treating, but they're not sure what to say! In this humorous Halloween story,...

The story of Humpty Dumpty and his nursery rhyme friends, reimagined by Kes Gray, bestselling creator of Oi Frog!.Humpty Dumpty and his nursery rhyme friends are discussing what they want to be when they grow up. Humpty wants to be a boiled egg, but his...

Hermione's parents are separating - and although they're trying to deal with everything in the best way possible, it's difficult for Hermione not knowing who she'll end up living with, or where her home will be. At least she's got the school skiing trip...

Join Professor Goose as she travels through the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, exposing the flaws and explaining the science: bears live in dens, not houses! Did you know, the smallest bowl of porridge would have been the coldest, not 'just...

A new edition of the master illustrator's story of a show-off getting his come-uppance.Jeremy, it seems, has everything: a new bicycle, a pirate outfit, an enormous bag of lollipops. But he won't share anything with Sam. Could it be, though, that Sam has...

Sennapod ('he whose name mumbles down the ages'), the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, is still living at 27 Templeton Terrace with the Lightspeed family. By accident, he wins a competition to find the Face of the Future, and soon designer bandages and doing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781442440937Author Karma WilsonPage Count 34Imprint Little SimonPublisher Little SimonWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 140mm * 150mm * 20mm

The tenth book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, Dennis the Menace and...

From award-winning illustrator David Roberts comes Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits! With comic chaos and madcap schemes, these highly illustrated stories are perfect for new readers. Join Bertie as he has a brush with some...

A Lollies Book Award-winning funny story, all about wee, packed full of animal facts! The follow-up to the hilarious Poo! Is That You?Lenny the lemur is on holiday in Alaska. He's skipping across the snow, when he slips in a puddle. It's wet, yellow and...

Curious George and his friend are spending a fun summer day at their local pool. Kids are swimming, diving, and playing pool games, and there's even a snack stand! George can't wait to spend the whole day in the water, but when he sees his friend Lucy...

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings...