Humorous Stories

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...

The Exiles was the winner of the 1992 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and is the first novel in Hilary McKay's wonderfully witty and warm The Exiles series.Ruth, Naomi, Rachel and Phoebe Conroy love reading and having fun more than anything else. So...

Go crazy for the one and only Daisy! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Here comes trouble! Daisy's uncle is taking her on a FISHING TRIP! And she is so excited. There is...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The second 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...

In this hair-raising and hilarious novel by New York Times bestselling author Chuck Wendig, a boy must face his many fears to save his town from a cursed videotape-before "The Scariest Movie Ever Made" devours his friends and family.Ethan Pitowski is...

Will's brother Marty is always playing practical jokes. But when he tells the bloodcurdling story of the cutthroat pirate Captain Crow, Will is terrified. Is it another one of Marty's tricks, or could Captain Crow's ghost really be out to get him?Spooky,...

A Dirty Bertie collection to delight everyone who revels in his revolting ways! Enjoy the comic capers of Dirty Bertie – the world’s grubbiest trouble magnet – in this bumper book of nine revolting stories from BEES!, RATS! and FLEAS! DIRTY BERTIE is a...

Bear is back! The lovable hero of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear who Stared is getting into more scrapes in this irresistible follow-up title from Duncan Beedie.Winter is approaching and it's time for Bear to have a nice long...

Join Bing and Sula for a magical story in this brilliant new picture book, based on the award-winning CBeebies show! Sula is dressed-up as the Fairy Queen today, with fairy wings, crown and magic wand covered in...

Let's follow the footprints!Let's hunt for some clues!Left footprint! Right footprint!No time to lose! As everybody knows, Red-Footed Boobies are fabulous bakers. But when Desmond's frangipane tart goes missing amidst a flurry of footprints,...

Celebrate Halloween with the Mr Men and Little Miss! Ever since Little Miss Scary moved to town, Halloween had become really scary. Scare your pants off scary! But Mr Tickle has a plan to make this year...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789502473Author Stewart RossFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

An endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share, now available in board book format.Ever feel like you need a hug, a really big hug from someone? That's how Felipe the little cactus feels, but his...

Some days it seems like everybody is bigger, stronger, and faster than you, and that has one little boy feeling blue. Fortunately, a surprising someone steps in to help - a big, hairy Yeti - along with some very impressive relatives: Bigfoot, Sasquatch,...

In this special collectors' edition, books 28 to 20 are brought together in one fabulous volume for the first time ever.In ASTERIX AND THE MAGIC CARPET,Cacofonix's awful singing vioce comes to the rescue of the lovely Princess Orinjade, who is going to...

Sometimes middle school feels like a dangerous mission in the cold, unforgiving tundra. Sometimes it literally is. Will Rafe survive his most (frost)biting adventure yet?Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739188504Author Alexander WiddowsFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Skye Bear MediaPublisher Skye Bear Media

Santa needs a new reindeer in this third hilarious Christmas must-have picture book, from the duo who brought you Santa's New Beard and Santa's New Sleigh!One week to go 'till Christmas Day,The final touches underway,A ribbon here, a flourish there,And...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780689827044Author Kay ThompsonFormat HardbackPage Count 72Imprint Prentice Hall & IBDPublisher Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company)Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781728429069Author Varda LivneyPage Count 24Imprint Kar-Ben Publishing (R)Publisher Kar-Ben Publishing (R)

The sixth book in the SUPER graphic novel-like 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 Bunny Vs Monkey, Tom Gates,...

Betty Plum has never been in love. She's never even kissed a boy. But when H.O.T. Toby starts school it's like Betty has been hit with a thousand of Cupid's arrows. It's like a bomb has exploded - a love bomb! More than ever Betty wishes her mum...

The Conroy sisters are back! In Hilary Mckay's second book in The Exiles series, The Exiles at Home, the four delightfully troublesome siblings manage to get themselves into yet more mischief.When Ruth Conroy decides to sponsor a child in Africa, she is...

Love is in the air . . .The Exiles in Love is the third and final book in the award-winning The Exiles series, with Hilary McKay's trademark wit and warmth.Ruth, Naomi, Rachel and Phoebe Conroy are all struggling to deal with the trials and tribulations...

'Can all animals talk?' Jack asked.'Well, of course they can,' said Boadicea the Shetland Pony. 'We're not idiots, you know.'----------Jack is a very small and bendy boy. So small and bendy, that he can hide inside his own school bag! Other than bending...

Simon-the little rabbit from Poo Bum-is back! There's a new baby in Simon's house. "When's that stupid baby going back to the hospital?" Simon asks his parents. But the baby is there to stay. What about all the scary wolves outside the house? The...

The Spectacular Spider-Ham is back and just in TIME to save the past, present, and future in this original graphic novel for younger readers! It's just a normal day in the life of Peter Porker, your friendly neighborhood...

Meet Agent Weasel: woodland super-spy. Can he save the Winter Whopper Games from disaster? And will there be enough marshmallows for another hot chocolate? Perfect for reading alone or sharing together, for fans of The Bolds and Toto the Ninja Cat.'I...

Bookmouse Geronimo loves bubble baths and cosy nights in. He is definitely not a competitive sportsmouse. But Bruce Hyena and Shorty Tao have other ideas. Geronimo is dragged to compete in the World Karate Championships! With just a week to go before the...

Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: As Cool as It Gets! Includes two sticker sheets, perfect for decorating your own holiday cards and gifts.When the Cool Bean picks the name of...

Leonard the Lion: king of the beasts, master of the Savannah, leader of his pride and ... a great big baby when it's time for a haircut!Nobody, NOBODY, can cut Leonard's hair to his liking. That is, until he meets Marvin. Marvin is just a mouse but, oh,...

Mr Stamp, the Happyland postman, is very busy delivering Mr Tickle lots of post! Join Mr Tickle in this fun, interactive adventure with six envelopes to open, including letters, postcards and pictures of Mr Men Little Miss friends to enjoy!...

Many children think their step-parents are super-villains . . . but what if they really were? 10-year-old Billy's mum has just re-married, and his new step-dad Phil is smarmy and try-hard . . . Even if he is super rich...

From bestselling author and illustrator duo, Emma Adams and Mike Byrne, comes this laugh-out-loud picture book about one especially excitable unicorn! When a unicorn comes to visit on a grey and rainy day, a little child...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736545973Author Bobbie HinmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Best Fairy BooksPublisher Best Fairy BooksWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

This is the first book in the Johnny Maxwell trilogy.Johnny Maxwell is just an ordinary boy - not smart, popular or rich.But he does love video games.And as his parents argue themselves out of a marriage, Johnny plays at becoming humanity's last hope,...

It's time to get a pet! Will Mabel find the perfect one for her family?Hooray! Mabel and her family are getting a pet! There's no time to lose! But which kind of animal should they choose? Not the snake - it's too scary. The elephant's too big. The worms...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, FUNNY KID FOR PRESIDENT! Being funny is a good gig and it's pretty much the only thing Max Walburt is good at. At least he thinks he's good at it . . . . . . Max...

HO-HO-HOW can Nicholas save Christmas?Nicholas's dad has lost his job just before Christmas! This means no money for yucky cake (hurray) or for PRESENTS (boooooo). But then the ding dong merrily doorbell rings and an old friend has the answer . . . Can a...

Calling all DIRTY BERTIE fans! Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! With ever-increasing madcap schemes and crazy capers, Bertie continues to delight his legions of fans who revel in...