Funny books

The Donut Squad want to take over the world and their dull Bagel enemies are standing in their way!

Everybody in the neighbourhood thinks that Mr Wilson is just a normal guy doing normal things like riding his bike, wearing a hat and working in the local bakery. Indeed, everybody thinks that the only remarkable thing about him is that he’s really, really good at baking delicious cakes. Everybody that is, except for dinosaur expert, Liz.

Kamal and his class are off on a three-day camping trip to the woods. Intrigued by the tale of the Beast of Criggly Wood, Kamal sets out on a mission to catch the beast, impress his school crush Keisha and hopefully even save the school newspaper. Will Kamal achieve his goals and survive a trip in the great outdoors?

A mobile phone mix-up means that Rafa and his gang from school (including a very cool teacher who is obsessed with Shakespeare) get involved in the making of a Hollywood movie. The film set and all its trappings is a wonderland of adventure and excitement for these likeable kids.

Playwright Bill the Bear and his friends are preparing their next play in The Glade, their forest theatre. On the day of their final rehearsal, everything keeps going wrong. Bill just can’t stand it! Just as he makes his entrance for his final great speech, Bill falls right off the stage! He howls! He cries! He throws a full-on tantrum!

This charming and funny story provides a twist on night-time fears of monsters, as the story explains that monsters have to go to bed too!

Ever felt like poetry wasn’t for you? This book might just change your mind. While it may not fit in your actual pocket, this collection of pocket-sized poems is suitable for both poetry lovers and poetry avoiders alike. Compiling over 200 small but mighty poems, there’s something in here for everyone.

This fun, engaging picturebook is the fifth in the Pick a Story series where the reader is in control of the plot. Big brother Bo chooses the perfect stick for his little sister Kai when hers snaps. However, it suddenly disappears, and the reader has to help Bo track it down before Kai gets upset. But who is the culprit – a wizard, an astronaut or a pharaoh? The reader gets to choose who they will pursue first!

Pandora is a clever young detective who needs the reader’s help to solve clues, crack codes, and catch crafty villains in an exciting, action packed adventure.

A scene that many parents will be familiar with: a young child not ready to go to bed.