Humorous Stories

Introduce children to Dr. Seuss's wonderfully witty wordplay with this classic rhyming picture book, known "the simplest Seuss for youngest use." This board book edition features abridged text for the littlest reader.HOPPOPWe like to hop.We like to hopon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Kid's Indie Next List "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers" 2012 and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2012. Nominated for Texas 2x2 Reading List 2013...

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this highly anticipated edition of More Arabel and Mortimer.Late one night, as Mr Jones drove his taxi home through a storm, he spotted a large black...

Billy Elliot meets Glee! Tim Federle's warm and witty debut is the story of small-town boy Nate as he follows his dreams and learns to be his own best self. "Judy Blume as seen through a Stephen Sondheim lens." Huffington PostFilm coming soon on Disney+!...

The crayons are back in this funny, festive book from the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home! In this Christmas story starring the crayons from The Day The Crayons Quit, Green...

The latest series from international bestselling author, Rick Riordan He was once an immortal God. Now, he's a teenage boy called Lester. Apollo has angered his father Zeus for the last time. So, how do you punish an immortal?By making him human...

Living in the luxurious Arcanum building - with its interior balconies perfect for playing tag, an elevator like an iron birdcage, and quirky neighbours behind every apartment door - has always been fun and games for twelve-year-old Minerva Keen . . ...

Discover all the cut-throat facts about Wicked Words with history's most horrible headlines: Wicked Words edition. Jump into the origins of lamentable language with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Learn...

Now available in 23 languages! The Big Bad Wolf is late AGAIN and is ruining stories as he rushes through the forest to Grandma's house. When the Three Little Pigs get seriously grumpy AGAIN, Wolf tells them he's had ENOUGH. There will be no more...

Hilarious school-based comedy for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William!Lenny Lemmon is looking forward to Olden Days Day at school. It's a chance to break the routine and try school as it was years ago. It explains...

Albert is so desperate to get a pet, he'll take anything - a cat, a dog, giraffe... he's not fussy, so he's super excited when Dad finally brings a pet home. There's just one problem: it's a potato. Potatoes can't do anything a proper pet does... can...

Three unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery. The first in a brand-new, laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart...

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Asterix and Obelix escort Getafix to the druids' annual conference in the Forest of the Carnutes. Little do they know that the Goths are lying in ambush,...

SUMMER HOLIDAYS = BORING! And Danny's dreading another one at his gran's. He's desperate for action, fun and adventure! And this year - amazingly and unbelievably - he gets it all, when he finds a dodo on a tiny island. A what? Yes! This is going...

Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. While awaiting punishment in his headmaster's office for his latest piece of...

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...

'It's that alligator . . . Dad should never have brought it into the house. Crunchbag has escaped and he's eaten Granny!'Some dads bring home rabbits. Or dogs. Or parrots. Not Nicholas's dad. The latest member of their family is Crunchbag - the...

A poignant and witty story about an unlikely friendship; a surprising journey - and the discovery that we can all do the most amazing things, if we only dare to. Snorghs don't have visitors. Snorghs don't share soup. And...

This Mr Men Little Miss gift book will help you show that special someone just how much they mean to you. Enjoy this warm and witty celebration of love and friendship featuring the Mr Men and Little Miss. ...

The third instalment in the wonderful The Lamb Who Came for Dinner series from best-selling author, Steve Smallman (Poo in the Zoo, Monkey With a Bright Blue Bottom, Bear's Big Bottom) and beautifully illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy. Hotpot and Wolf...

The hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! As Paddington says himself, "Things happen to me - I'm that sort of bear." And, with his attempts at home decorating, detective work and photography,...

Richt, afore ye say onythin: this is a JOURNAL, aye? No a diary. I ken fine whit it says on the front. But when ma Maw went doon the shops I SPECIALLY telt her tae get yin that didnae say "diary" on it. Well seen, eh. Aw I need noo is for some bampot...

A wild, laugh-out-loud adventure through the not-so-great outdoors, from the author of HOW TO ROB A BANK and THAT TIME I GOT KIDNAPPED. Ideal for readers aged 10 and up. After Will is caught listening to music on his...

Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The first in a villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Don't miss the second installment, How to Steal a...

Another laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry.Billy is feeling anxious. He's about to go on his first ever...

The first in a new madcap, hilarious series about Bridget Vanderpuff, whipsmart inventor and amateur sleuth with a taste for adventure. It's a recipe for fun with mystery, villainy, cake and sprinkles of silliness, heart and hope. Bridget Baxter is...

A brand new collection of short stories from the incredible Sir Terry Pratchett.*This deluxe collector's edition comes in a beautiful slipcase, and includes AN EXTRA SHORT STORY (the brilliant tale of 'The Bed Scratcher!'), an exclusive colour print . . ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736436021Author RH DisneyFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Be amazed by the exciting - and extraordinary! - things you can do and people you can be in this witty whizz-through the world of work with Dr. Seuss! What will you do? What do you want to be when you grow up? A ticket taker... a pizza maker.....

A brand new, never-before-seen rhyming romp of a picture book from the legendary Dr. Seuss - special Collector's edition. This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one's mind is the literary equivalent of buried...

WINNER of the Greenhouse Funny Prize; SHORTLISTED for the Sainsbury's Book Award and numerous regional awards, this hilarious series is adored by its readers!Our favourite pompous pigeon is BACK! And about to trade places with a pigeon prince, descended...

A brilliantly entertaining 'be-careful-what-you-wish-for' tale that's full of farmyard fun - from the bestselling Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Anna Currey in her charming, classic style.Old Macdonald is cleaning out his farmhouse kitchen when he...

This bright, chunky board book is the ultimate love song from parent to child featuring a die-cut cover and Sandra Boynton's signature style!Starring a sweet and cuddly doggy cast, this delightful rhyming story is a great big hug in book form packed with...

An ordinary kid is about to become an EXTRAORDINARY hero in The Boy with Wings, an action-packed adventure by comedy legend Lenny Henry.Wings? Check.A super-cool, super-secret past? Check.An impossible mission to save the world from a fur-ocious enemy?...

Watch out - the PESTS are BACK and they're hairier and scarier than ever! The second book in the new laugh-out-loud series from Emer Stamp, award-winning creator of the bestselling DIARY OF PIG series. With amazing GLOW IN THE DARK cover.Stix is the tiny...

Exquisite new hardback editions of the classic Noggin the Nog books about a friendly Viking, based on the beloved BBC series created by Oliver Postgate and BAFTA-award winning Peter Firmin, creators of The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine. ...

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past,...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that...

This viking duo will give Horrid Henry a run for his money!What if your parents WANTED you to behave badly?Set in the snowy fjords of a Viking kingdom, the terrible twins, Hack and Whack, are proud to be the best worst vikings. Nothing stops the...

Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang! Suzie Wen can't believe her luck - she's the newest crew member of the Spaceblasters! She...