Funny Books

Meet Mark Anchovy: pizza delivery boy and private detective!  Mark is desperate to solve a real case… luckily for him, the Golden Spatula League, (the world’s premier agency for ‘caterer-detectives’, run by children), need his help. He must fly to Rome to track down a valuable stolen painting, titled, 'Girl With A Squirrel'. The chief suspect: Big Alan Fresco, notorious art thief and pizza addict.  This action-packed children’s fiction book is the toughest, most pizza-ry mystery the G.S.L. have ever encountered.  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848128613 • Author: William Goldsmith • Publisher: Piccadilly Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 cm

A wildly funny and endlessly surprising children’s fiction bestseller about how small events can trigger big changes… even farts. It's the most important day of the year for King Fabian as he is hosting all the neighbouring rulers. Everything simply must go perfectly. King Fabian wakes up, stretches, and... farts. His wife's fury is so huge that he panics and blames the butler, who is carted off to the dungeons. Leaving behind a big problem… Fabian isn't really the brains behind the crown, it is the butler! Frank - a kitchen boy with a big imagination - is drafted in as an emergency butler. As the banquet descends into a food fight and processions catapult out of control, Frank finds himself in an all-out farty farce. Can he save the day?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780702315008 • Author:  Stephen Mangan • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  368 • Dimensions:  14.2 x 2.5 x 20.4 cm

A whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots - and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day… It is 1940 and Britain is at war with Nazi Germany. Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there's one animal he loves: Gertrude the gorilla. With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude. Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot… Go back in time with No.1 bestselling author, David Walliams, on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008471804 • Author:  David Walliams • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  475 • Dimensions:  19.8 x 12.9 x 3.5 cm

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever! From ten-year old Hank and his endless pranks on his poor, long-suffering family, to Tandy and her titanic tantrums – this brand new collection is the perfect companion to World’s Worst Children books 1 and 2 and an ideal gift for the worst children in your life! This compendium of catastrophically horrid boys and girls is brought to you by the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams, and every story is illustrated in glorious and gruesome colour by the artistic genius Tony Ross. Product information: • ISBN: 9780008304591 • Author: David Walliams • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers • Format: Hardback • Pages: 288 • Dimensions: 20.6 x 15.9 x 2.3 cm

Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world… It is 2120 and London is in ruins. The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace – but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters. And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself… and the entire city. In a future of myths and legends, join the bestselling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008438708 • Author: David Walliams, Tony Ross • Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks • Format: Paperback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.5 cm

‘Tis the season to be jolly and laugh out loud at all the chucklesome gags inside this fun and festive title! A brand-new book in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this hilarious collection has hundreds of Christmassy jokes for kids to enjoy and share over the festive period. Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? It needed a trim! What does Frosty the Snowman eat for breakfast? Snowflakes. What do you call a badly behaved reindeer? Rude-olph! Bursting with over 300 laugh-out-loud jokes, ridiculous riddles, sniggering side-splitters and knock-knock gags, this funny book makes the perfect  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837250981 • Author: Caroline Rowlands • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback • Pages: 128

Get ready for hours of laughter with this hilarious 5-book set! Includes: • Gross Jokes • Silly Jokes • Dinosaur Jokes • Knock-Knock Jokes • Animal Jokes Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837251193 • Author: Michael O'Mara • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Box Set

Ho-ho-ho! Join in the magical adventure as Santa comes to visit on the night before Christmas. With eleven festive sound buttons to press along the way and charming illustrations by Ned Taylor, this retelling of the fun, classic poem is the perfect gift for young children wanting a noisy, festive storytime this christmas. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781785577710• Author: Igloo Books• Publisher: Igloo Books• Format: Hardback• Pages: 10• Dimensions: 25 x 26.5 x 1.5cm

When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781407192161 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 21 x 14.1 x 1.5cm

Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781407191942 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.7 x 1.2cm

Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity istaking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime? Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while... The third book in the outragously funny series from Dav Pilkey. Product Information: ISBN: 9781407186672 Author: Dav Pilkey Publisher: Scholastic Format: Paperback Pages: 253 Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 1.5cm

The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li'l Petey. But when Petey's own father arrives, Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being good and doing good. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702303678 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.5 x 1.4cm

Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's re-evaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever - Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702306877 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.2 x 1.4cm

The Maniacal Badger has arrived, and he's determined to take over the Woods! Wasn't that Monkey's plan?  This cannot happen! What japes await in this brand-new adventure, when Bunny and Monkey team up to beat this new menace?! They've never managed to work together before... And will Skunky rediscover his passion for evil inventions, to defeat his rival at their own game? One thing's for sure... Laughs are guaranteed!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788452809 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  240 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 cm 

Up at the North Pole, a big furry polar bear is swimming, fishing and eating. But when she nods off and finds herself far from home, she thinks things can’t get any worse. But they can… Much worse! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008172787 • Author: David Walliams • Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 40 • Dimensions: 27 x 27 x 0.3 cm

Dive into the world of Minecraft with this Pocket Book Bundle! This bundle includes four Books: Joke Book, Would You Rather Book, Brain Games and Tips, Tricks and Hacks- it’s a must-have item for all Minecraft fans. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008789794 • Author: Mojang AB • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Book Bundle

Since he crash-landed on Earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem!  Bunny and the gang (Squirrel, Pig, Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor) have almost had enough. Monkey's eternal struggle for world domination is getting more ridiculous every day, and it's impossible to predict which bizarre plan he's going to put into action next.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788452304 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  256 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 cm  

The hilarious new sequel to The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by the bestselling creator of Hurrah for Gin. Lottie Brooks is back for spring term at secondary school and ready to face anything. No more trying to impress mean girl Amber. And absolutely no more being nicknamed Cucumber Girl. A lead role in the spring musical gives Lottie a chance to dazzle her mega-crush Daniel with her talent as a singing crab but it's not all singing and dancing at Kingswood High. Lottie's friendship with Molly and Jess seems to be falling apart no matter how hard she tries to keep her BFFs together. Is Lottie on track for another epic friendship fail? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780241460900 • Author: Katie Kirby • Publisher: Penguin Random House Children’s UK • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 19.6 x 3.2cm

Why did the fart have to leave school? It got expelled. What do ninjas and farts have in common? They can both be silent but deadly. This gag-worthy book is packed full of over 200 of the smelliest, squelchiest jokes around, plus loads of hilarious illustrations and foul farty facts! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837251155 • Author: Caroline Rowlands & Andrew Pinder • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback • Pages: 128 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.8 cm

This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth… Read all about it! Read all about it! ICE MONSTER FOUND IN ARCTIC! When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster – a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole – she’s determined to discover more… A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime – from London to the heart of the Arctic! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008164706 • Author: David Walliams • Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 496 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.7 cm