Humorous Stories

_______________ The second book in the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith _______________ Praise for Kid Normal: 'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent 'Outrageous...

Every year Mr. Muddle gets in a terrible muddle. He just can't remember when Christmas is. He can never get the right day or the right present for that matter. But this year Mr. Muddle has a plan. A plan to make sure he will get the right day...

Cosy crime meets magical mystery in the new story from the bestselling author of The Last Chance Hotel, Nicki Thornton! 'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the...

When Owl's house is blown down in a blusterous storm there's only one Small Animal who can save the day. This story first appeared in A.A.Milne's The House at Pooh Corner, accompanied by E.H.Shepard's original, iconic decorations. ...

Nobody teaches kids the alphabet like the author of The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop on Pop! Arguably the most entertaining alphabet book ever written, this classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss is perfect for children learning their ABCs...

Roll up! Roll up! For the second exciting instalment in The Big-Top Mysteries series, packed with all the fun of the circus and an intriguing new mystery to be solved ... Roll up! Roll up! A new season is about to begin at the Shortbread...

When Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are playing Poohsticks one day, they're most surprised to see a calm, dignified Eeyore floating out beneath the bridge ... This story first appeared in A.A.Milne's The House at Pooh Corner, accompanied by E...

Henry's mum and dad think his new friend Gary is BAD NEWS. But Dad's got worse problems at work. If he doesn't win the charity go-kart race, he might lose his job!There's trouble ahead, that's for sure. But nobody reckons on a mystery boy racer who turns...

What happens when a small girl finds she can lift a bus in one hand? A very funny story by award-winning author Sally Gardner, in her MAGICAL CHILDREN series.Josie Jenkins, aged eight and three-quarters, astonishes herself and everyone else when she...

The second in a hilarious school-based comedy series for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Pamela Butchart!When an important visitor turns up at school one day, Lenny and his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907432316Author David WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Hogs Back Books LtdPublisher Hogs Back Books Ltd

A classic wartime tale of a (real!) cat who saves London's kittens and finds refuge behind the doors of a famous publishing house.'This time we need to get you - get all of the kittens, safe out of London,' said Morgan decisively . . . 'To have a chance...

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, brought together in one volume. Paddington is now a major movie star! This special edition brings together three favourite classic adventures - Paddington in...

Vlad is the youngest member of the Impaler family, the bravest vampires that ever lived. But Vlad isn't very brave at all. He's even a little bit scared of the dark! All Vlad wants is some friends and he thinks he knows just where to find them.....

Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning author Peter Bently's hilarious story of a GIGANTIC pair of pink frilly pants that nothing in the village can escape! Fred the Giant's off fishing today. But look! His GIANT PANTS are caught on the end of his hook! Follow...

The first book in the gruesomely funny Tales from Schwartzgarten series. For fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket.Meet Osbert Brinkhoff, the unlikeliest of avengers. His is a tale of dark delights and ghastly goings-on, of injustice and revenge. The...

The hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! Paddington doesn't intentionally turn his friend's wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he mean Mr Curry to...

Join a cast of cheeky chicks as they count down to Easter in this delightful board book from Campbell Books with a carry handle and pop-up surprise!In Pick a Chick, toddlers will giggle with glee as the chicks paint eggs, bake cakes, sing, dance and...

When Mum asks Jim to rid their garden of snails, he has an idea. Using the white glove from Dad's study, Jim is going to give each snail a swift and painless death. But can he go through with it? When Mr Darcy the cat gets involved, Jim loses the glove...

Marnie Blue is so excited! She is going on a school trip to see the legendary palace of Queen Maretta with all her friends. But when Mum is too unwell to join the trip, Aunt Christabel agrees to come in her place, and she was offishially the naughtiest...

Join Tumford the cat as he learns an important lesson about manners and learning to be polite, with a beautiful reminder that children are always loved.Tumford isn't really a terrible cat, it's just that he likes to make loud noises. However, his parents...

Woody and the gang are back in brand new movie Toy Story 4! The Toy Story Annual 2020 is packed with activities and stories featuring everyone's favourite toys. Filled with games, posters, colouring and activity pages, this annual is perfect for any...

It has never been more important to remember the girls and women who were written out of history. Just because we don't know about them and aren't taught about them in schools, it doesn't mean they weren't there. They achieved great things, concocted...

It has never been more important to remember the girls and women who were written out of history. Just because we don't know about them and aren't taught about them in schools, it doesn't mean they weren't there. They achieved great things, concocted...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for California Young Reader Medal 2022.Book InformationISBN 9780553537864Author Suzanne LangFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House USA Children's...

The riotously funny follow-up to The Cat in the Hat!The Cat is back-along with some surpise friends-in this beloved Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. Dick and Sally have no time to play. It's winter and they have mountains of snow to shovel. So when the Cat...

Julie loves all kinds of fruit, but mangoes are her absolute favourite. One sticky summer afternoon, Julie goes to the big mango tree in her yard to ask for a snack. But no matter how nicely she asks or how patient she tries to be, the tree just won't...

Meet RORY BRANAGAN - he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Sixth in a hilarious comedy-crime series for readers of 8+. Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am...

This charming picture book celebrates all our differences while questioning the idea that there is only one way to be "normal."Pip is a normal pig who does normal stuff: cooking, painting, and dreaming of what she'll be when she grows up.But one day a...

Malcolm is in all ways an ordinary ten-year-old. This is a perfectly ordinary story featuring one perfectly ordinary ten year old, his very bossy uncle, some baked beans, a school which tries to make interesting things BORING, the famed Italian city of...

An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world, with beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes. A treasure trove of sibling naughtiness, this children's book contains a selection of the best loved My...

The most heartwarming, funny and festive children's book of the year! There are no chestnuts roasting on an open fire or carol singers skipping merrily around the snowmen in Gristle P. Humbug's life: Gristle and his fellow elf family run the Reindeer Poo...

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 and Moody Margaret cook up trouble making...

The Earl's Castle is home to a magnificent doll's house, and inside lives a family of mice. Mr and Mrs Perk and their thirteen children live happily together and work hard to maintain their splendid home. But one day their beloved doll's house is taken...

The first in a funny new series from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and rising star Robert Starling. This kitten may look cute and cuddly, but better beware: they're angry. Really angry. Angry, angry, angry! And this isn't any old "angry". This...

'It's dark monstrous fun!' Wondrous Reads Re-join Stitch Head, a mad professor's forgotten creation, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime... The ghost of a villainous ne'er-do-well is haunting the corridors of...

Howl with laughter with the THIRD book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It...

Superstar illustrator Nick Sharratt takes inspiration from a celebration of the winter solstice in this charming and colourful Little Gem. Superstar illustrator Nick Sharratt takes inspiration from a celebration of the winter solstice in this...

The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure.Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has...

The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure.Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has...