Parodies

It's time to enjoy more bare-bottomed fun from Woolly Bush. Bernard and Barbara invite you to the Woolly Bush Carnival and all that entails - there's dancing round the maypole, a baking competition, vegetable growing, archery, farm animals and a dog show...

Over 25 Christmas-themed knitting patterns based on the hit Nudinits animation. Have yourself a very merry Christmas with the bare-bottomed inhabitants of Woolly Bush! It's festive time in this fairytale village: the...

The Mr Men and Little Miss have been tickling children for generations with their funny and charming antics. This series gives adults the chance to laugh along as the Mr Men and Little Miss try to cope with the very grown-up world around...

Have you ever wondered if your houseplants are silently judging you?Maybe you think you and your foliated friends are happily cohabitating. Maybe you bought them on a whim and hardly think about them anymore. Maybe things are a bit more complicated.Is it...

The PERFECT GIFT for that special grandparent you know so well and love with all your heart but whom you haven't got a clue what to get her for a present. Not a bloody clue._______________________________________Grandparents are versatile. They are...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Marriage is one of the first titles in the brand new Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted and entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including exploded...

In The Little Book of Mumfulness, a non-expert mum takes you through the non-perfect guide to getting through motherhood without losing your mind from exhaustion. If you have:1) Not eaten in well over twelve hours;2) Run out of nappies;3) Got a house...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Pensioners is one of the first titles in the brand new Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted and entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including...

Too little or too much company can be stressful. By discovering all about Mindfulness, you can get away from it all by hiding out in the comfort of your own head . . .'Valentine became a Buddhist because he was interested in dharma.Dharma is a word for...

The handy guide to the HUSBAND makes the PERFECT GIFT for any long-suffering wife or prospective bride to give to their beloved husband.____________________'The wife likes to read romantic fiction. The books are a fantasy and an escape for her. The...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World''Brilliant ... very probably the funniest book ever written' Sunday TimesWhen sensible, sophisticated Flora Poste is orphaned at nineteen, she decides her only choice is to descend upon relatives in...

These days there are rules for everything and terrible consequences for disobeying them. Find out how easy it is tie yourself in knots with Red Tape . . .'Your call is important to us,' says the lady on the help-line.The call is important because it is...

The PERFECT GIFT for your long-suffering wife or prospective bride. Or, for any fool of a husband or seriously deluded groom-to-be who hasn't yet understood what he's signed up for.-------------------- Tina is getting married. It is the best day of her...

The PERFECT GIFT for that superhero, saint, figure of worship or, if none of those apply, your plain dear old dad.'Shawn has set up his own firework display in the garden."Those big displays are rubbish," he tells his son. "You can't see a thing."When...

The surely soon-to-be million-copy bestselling sort-of inspirational parody.. A timeless parody of Charlie Mackesy's The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Enter the world of...

The word-of-mouth bestseller * Published in more than 30 countries * 3 million copies sold worldwideAre you stressed out, overbooked and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else before you please yourself? Finding it hard working from...

The bestselling book everyone is talking about, revealing the surprising art of caring less and getting more. 'Genius' Cosmopolitan'The best book I have read recently . . . Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it' Mail on Sunday'The anti-guru' ObserverAre...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Babies is one of the first titles in the brand new Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted and entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including exploded...

The funny and tragic, bestselling biography of The Queen's sister, Princess Margaret, perfect for fans of Netflix's The Crown. A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR * A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR * A DAILY MAIL BOOK...

'So funny it will make you sick' TIME OUT'Cooper's letters are absurd, pointless and very, very funny' RICKY GERVAIS'The funniest book you'll read' THE GUARDIAN _______________The massive bestselling book featuring the wonderfully silly letters of Robin...

Enid Blyton's books are beloved the world over and The Famous Five have been the perennial favourite of her fans. Now, in this new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, George, Dick, Anne, Julian and Timmy confront a new challenge: is it possible to get a...

Welcome to the weird and warped world of Scarfolk, a town forever trapped in the 1970s... Based on the cult blog, the massive online hit which has over a million page views in a year, this is an illustrated guide to the Lancashire town which brings...

Relax, unwind and soak up the wisdom of the sloth with the slowest page turner you'll ever read. From tidying and Hygge, to living Lagom, the endless pressure to be happier, live better, sleep soundly, and eat mindfully can be exhausting. But...

The secret to living a better, deeper, more fulfilling life. Or at least, the secret to chilling out just a tiny bit. Wise, kind, observant and gentle, alpacas are the Dali Llamas of the animal kingdom. Their days...

'Hilarious and painfully accurate, The Very Hungover Caterpillar is liable to be one of those parodies that becomes more famous than the original.' IndependentIn the gloom of the room, a fully dressed man lies on the sofa. The next morning, the TV comes...

**A perfect loo book - full of fiendishly clever word games and brainteasers**Ah, the tedium of the toilet. The boredom of the the bathroom. If only there was a more edifying way to pass the time while carrying out your morning ablutions.Well now there...

As seen on This Time with Alan Partridge on BBC One. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERPraise for Nomad: 'Funniest book of the year' Sunday Telegraph'Alan Partridge's Nomad is almost certainly the funniest book ever written' Caitlin Moran'Sensationally funny...

THE PERFECT GIFT for people who ride their Harleys to work while wearing guyliner and winklepickers, even in freezing temperatures.__________________________________Jason's mid-life crisis started one Sunday morning in B&Q when he spotted a tub of boat...

Enid Blyton's books are beloved the world over and The Famous Five have been the perennial favourite of her fans. Now, in this new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, George, Dick, Anne, Julian and Timmy confront possibly their toughest challenge yet:...

"Canute began by being a Bad King on the advice of his Courtiers, who informed him (owing to a misunderstanding of the Rule Britannia) that the King of England was entitled to sit on the sea without getting wet." 1066 And All That is a book that has...

As we prepare to wave the President out of the White House, commemorate the past four years with this charming introduction to his very important life and his many, many friends - the perfect stocking filler this Christmas._________'When Donald won the...

The perfect guide for those spending a little too much time in the shed . . .Using your shed as an office is called shedworking. Bunny works from his shed. He is a freelance cow-whisperer.At least, that's what he tells his wife. Bunny is unemployed...

Vic Reeves Art Book is an expedition through the mind of Jim Moir, aka the comedian, writer and artist and Vic Reeves. The first collection of his visual work in a decade, this book is a wild ride through subjects and media, ranging from sketches to...

From the author of the bestselling book everyone is talking about, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k. the no-f**ks-given, no-holds-barred guide to living your best life. Ever find yourself snowed under at the office - or even just glued to...

'All I had ever wanted was privacy. In order to get it, it seemed that an exceptionally detailed 500,000-word book was in order...' He was born into an ancient powerful dynasty and, through no fault of his own, became one of the most recognisable men on...

The very possibly hopefully billion-copy-selling parody of the million-copy bestseller, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - for our times and for parents everywhere'It's alright,' said the Penguin, in exactly the sort of way that Penguins don't...

Good manners are simply codified kindness, and being in possession of them enhances the quality of your everyday life and that of the people around you. At home and abroad, Debora and Kay have done the fieldwork, made the mistakes, and committed enough...

We're going on a bar hunt.We're going to find a cool one.The babysitter's booked.We're not old!Bestselling authors Emlyn Rees and Josie Lloyd also happen to be parents, so they understand the complications of organising a rare night out. In this parody...

"If you're a fan of both cats and Star Trek, I can't recommend Star Trek Cats enough. It's one you'll page through time and again." - GeekDad The cats are back and their continuing mission: to boldly go where no one has gone before. From encounters with...

Enid Blyton's books are beloved the world over and The Famous Five have been the perennial favourite of her fans. Now, in this new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, George, Dick, Anne, Julian and Timmy confront a new challenge: give up the booze.Give...