Humorous Stories

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...

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales - now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World's Worst Teachers. From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and...

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales - now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World's Worst Teachers. From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and...

The sparklingly funny debut picture book from Juno Dawson, bestselling writer and activist. Sometimes people say to me: 'What happened to your brother, Bill?' That's when I...

A charming and playful picture book told with humour and heart from the brilliant team behind Ten Delicious Teachers.The penguin pack play all day long. And when the sun goes down, and the night grows cold and dark..."PENGUIN HUDDLE!" The penguins...

Join the Berenstain Bears for a picnic adventure in this classic children's book! "Mother Bear, put your apron away. We are going to go on a picnic today!" The Berenstain Bear family decide to go for a picnic, and Dad knows the...

Everyone feels worried sometimes. But what if your worries came to life and started following you around?Shara takes her role as a big sister VERY seriously. So when her mum goes on holiday for a few days, she starts to worry. About her mum, about her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486848631Author Dawn McMillanFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover PublicationsPublisher Dover PublicationsWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 232mm *...

A super-sized, super-funny compilation of all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate's long running, much-loved comic strip. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. Check...

Mark Anchovy: pizza delivery boy and private detective is on a new mission - to Japan!'Hilarious and exciting' The Scotsman'LOVE this proper funny series ... Funny, fast-paced adventure with loads of cheese (the good kind!)' Pamela ButchartColin...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Cybils 2016.Book InformationISBN 9780763698751Author Kara LaReauFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368046329Author Mo WillemsPage Count 12Imprint Hyperion Books for ChildrenPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 57gDimensions(mm) 129mm * 128mm * 28mm

A thoughtful and playful story of empathy and kindness now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers. Anna Liza likes to help cheer up her mother's psychiatric patients with her 17 top knock-knock jokes and cheerful songs, but...

Longlisted for the Little Rebels Award 2023 A hilarious book about eco-activism gone *WILD*! Young Percy's parents are environmental activists, and Percy is super OVER IT. He would rather stay home and play Xbox, rather...

From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton, Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree? is a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else.'Everybody is a genius. But if...

Zack and Lara have superpowers. Luke has new school shoes and a burning sense of resentment. He KNOWS that aliens disguised as gym teachers are about to attack Earth but will anyone listen? No. So one dodgy pact with a self-styled supervillain later, and...

Zack and Lara have superpowers. Luke has new school shoes and a burning sense of resentment. He KNOWS that aliens disguised as gym teachers are about to attack Earth but will anyone listen? No. So one dodgy pact with a self-styled supervillain later, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101938423Author Kathryn JacksonFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Fred the dinosaur spends all his time cooped up indoors, playing computer games. Can his friends drag him away from his screen and persuade him that there's just as much fun to be had outside? This addition to the Dinosaur Tales series helps children to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781554534609Author Melanie WattFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Kids Can PressPublisher Kids Can Press

Amelia has a dinosaur in her bathtub; a rather LARGE dinosaur. His name is Pierre, and he's from France. Amelia and Pierre have lots of fun adventures together, like travelling to the moon, eating giant ice creams and dancing upside-down. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338347487Author Dav PilkeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 91gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 140mm * 5mm

This charming collection celebrates the enduring popularity of the MR. MEN and LITTLE MISS by bringing together 20 classic stories for you to enjoy. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been tickling children for...

When Frankie and his friends go to a kung fu lesson to improve their football skills, a giant Chinese puppet magically transports them to the gates of The Forbidden City. The team soon learn that an ancient warrior called Zha-Hu is planning to destroy...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, FUNNY KID FOR PRESIDENT! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. As he and his classmates head off on a camping trip, the new boy,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780147517838Author Betsy BirdFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Puffin BooksPublisher Puffin BooksWeight(grams) 159g

Welcome to Santa's grotto, little fishes, please come in, And meet the real-life Santa Klaus, It's really, really him! Deep beneath the shimmering blue sea, it's almost Christmas Eve, and Shelly the shark is VERY excited. She puts on her Santa suit...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Newbery Medal Winner.Book InformationISBN 9780142401200Author Ellen RaskinFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Penguin Books LtdPublisher Penguin Books...

This is a story guaranteed to make you laugh and cry: the first children's book from award-winning, bestselling author and comedian Miranda Hart. Chloe Long has lost her smile. She's looked everywhere for it. (Under her pillow. Under her bed. Under her...

This is a story guaranteed to make you laugh and cry: the first children's book from award-winning, bestselling author and comedian Miranda Hart. Chloe Long has lost her smile. She's looked everywhere for it. (Under her pillow. Under her bed. Under her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780914671763Author Mauri KunnasFormat HardbackPage Count 36Imprint Elsewhere EditionsPublisher Archipelago Books

The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, create a fun world of characters and adventures in their empowering new series for 5-8 year...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The seventh book in an action-packed, time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. Join Tom and Aztec girl, Zuma, as they travel through...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!Be a smart cookie-and don't miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The eleventh book in an action-packed, time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. Travel through time with Tom as he battles the...

Dive into the deep and join Indiana and Aisha in their twistiest adventure yet!As the slithery Serpent reveals his plan to plunge the world into peril, our hairy hero and his pal Aisha are in a race against time to unravel the clues to stop him. Not even...

This beautiful paperback edition of Dr. Seuss's classic tale comes complete with an audio CD read by the inimitable Rik Mayall. Listen and read along as the story of the Grinch's attempts to ruin Christmas for all the Whos in Who-ville is brought to life...

I am Chameleon. I do as I please. I can play tricks and nobody sees . . . Spot the invisible chameleon in this irreverent rhyming romp!About the AuthorPatricia Hegarty is currently the Editorial Director of Caterpillar Books and has written...

YouTube stars Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint of the Spy Ninjas are back and ready to defeat Project Zorgo once and for all in their second original graphic novel! After yet another trap set by Project Zorgo, Chad and...

The third tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic new series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD. Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds... Join me for the...