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Funny books

Book Cover – Elements of the Day

Elements of the Day

Take a journey through a child’s typical day and discover fascinating facts about the elements all around us as you go. For instance, did you know that the iron in your cereal makes it magnetic? Or that the burnt bits on your toast are made of carbon, as are diamonds and all your clothes?

Book Cover – Jinx!

JINX!

Half furry monster, half Cheshire cat, the creature at the centre of this picturebook is a cunning little being, who turns reading time into a game of, you’ve guessed it – JINX!

Book Cover – Bessie's Bees

Bessie's Bees

Bessie is a little girl full of energy. In her granny’s garden, she runs around, swings and enjoys the company of the bees buzzing in her head. Until recently, Bessie and her bees make the best team, but on her first day at nursery school, the bees make thing a little difficult for Bessie; they ruin playtime with her new friends and keep her from listening during story time.

Book Cover – A Mouse Just Ate My House

A Mouse Just Ate My House

From Aesop’s fable, The Town Mouse and Country Mouse to the more modern Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird, mice have played a central role in many children’s stories. Gray’s witty, murine tale is no exception as it follows a young boy’s quest to stop a ravenous mouse from eating his house!

Book Cover – A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs

A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs

Have you ever visited an art gallery and left disappointed by the lack of canine representation? Well then, this book is for you! Featuring colourful and clever recreations of twenty-one iconic portraits from art history, this book is a brilliant introduction to art appreciation for any young artist (or dog enthusiast).

Book Cover – Watts & Whiskerton: Sabotage at the Fete Cake Bake

Watts & Whiskerton: Sabotage at the Fete Cake Bake

Watts and Whiskerton are best friends and budding detectives. In their second adventure, they investigate accusations of sabotage at the village fete’s cake bake. Who caused the cake batter to flood the tent? And what was the real motive behind it?

Book Cover – Upside Down Animals

Upside Down Animals

Consisting of eight illustrations of animals in vivid colours, this is an ingenious idea for a cute little board book, perfect for the youngest bookworms, so what's so different about that?

Book Cover – Tiger, Don't Worry!

Tiger, Don't Worry!

Join best friends Mei and Tiger on a mischievous adventure in this light-hearted tale of friendship, bravery, and responsibility.

Book Cover – The Lucky House Detective Agency

The Lucky House Detective Agency

When Felix isn’t at school, or reading detective books, he’s helping his parents in the Lucky House Chinese takeaway. There’s a constant queue of customers – all called after their orders because Mum can’t remember their names – from Sweet-and-Sour Granny to No Peppers.

Book Cover – The Good Night Airport

The Good Night Airport

As night falls over Motor Isle and the people settle down to sleep, the workers and vehicles at the Good Night Airport are just beginning their long shifts. This vehicle picturebook brings children behind the curtain to learn about all the busy vehicles that work hard throughout the night carrying out important night jobs that keep the airport running smoothly.