Humorous stories Books

Meet Nikki Maxwell (aka Queen of the Dorks!) in the first book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!    New school. New Crush. New mean girl. New diary, so Nikki can spill all!  ...

‘Mind-expanding and hilarious!’ Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series.This hilarious new illustrated series will make you laugh-out-loud AND grow your brain. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Diary of a Wimpy...

When one of the Only Onlys falls under F.A.R.T. control, Furious Popcorn has to save his friend—and the rest of the planet—from the diabolical Brain Modem in this second book in the kooky, illustrated middle grade thriller series with nonstop,...

Nikki Maxwell deals with the trials and triumphs of school in the fifteenth installment of the globally bestselling Dork Diaries series.  I Love Paris! coming September 2023.Join millions of Dork Diaries fans and discover if Nikki Maxwell and...

A fee-fi-fo-festive treat for Supertato fans this Christmas - an unmissable adventure in this super bestselling series! As seen on TV!It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the...

‘One of the most purely enjoyable things I’ve read!’ Frank Cottrell-BoyceImagine if you got to be the boss of EVERYONE – even your dad! That’s just what happens to 10-year-old Joss in this hilarious, brand-new comedy from bestselling...

An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions.Tornado is on a rampage. It tosses cars and knocks over barns...

The sixth book in the SUPER graphic novel-like series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Tom Gates,...

THIS Easter bunny looks a little bit funny. IN FACT, he looks a little bit like . . . A DINOSAUR. He has claws, and sharp teeth and seems pretty scary. Could he REALLY be the Easter bunny?! Hilarious, anarchic and with hugely fun details to spot,...

Join a T. rex who loves playing peekaboo in this surprising board book from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton!Follow a lovable T. rex throughout its day as it plays peekaboo with a tiny dinosaur friend. A story only Sandra Boynton could dream up,...

From beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton comes a board book that’s a year-round valentine from parent to child!Starring a little fox child and a big fox parent, here’s a loving ode to terrific noses of all kinds. Your Nose! is a celebration of the...

A warm and funny stage-by-stage tour through all the sizes of a growing baby – from teeny-tiny poppy seed to giant watermelon – from an exciting new picture book partnership!It’s hard to wait for a new baby to join the family, especially when it’s still...

Three unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery: the second book in the laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and...

Get ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey.It’s the year 2525, and...

This bath book and washcloth set from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton is the perfect tub time diversion for little ones who love barnyard animals!Barnyard Bath! is a waterproof cousin of Barnyard Dance!, the foot-stomping board book bestseller...

This bright, chunky board book is the ultimate love song from parent to child featuring a die-cut cover and Sandra Boynton’s signature style!Starring a sweet and cuddly doggy cast, this delightful rhyming story is a great big hug in book form packed with...

In this irrepressible good-night board book from the bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton, it’s time to head to bed to the beat!A jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing. A moose in striped pajamas and an elephant in a fuzzy one-piece with feet. In...

What better way to wind down at the end of the day than with this charming, rhythmic board book about getting ready for bed—featuring a pile of loudly snoozing dinosaurs.Ah, all those dinosaurs look so cute in their pajamas. See them yawn and stretch and...

Get ready to do-si-do in the barnyard with bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton’s animal crew in this lively board book!Join twirling pigs, fiddle-playing cows, and other unforgettable animals in their barnyard dance! With rhythmic rhyming text, this...

It’s not always easy being Death: a witty and gloriously gothic tale of friendship and discovery from bestselling Jenni Spangler.Twelve-year-old Valentine Crow has lived his entire life at the Foundling Hospital. Now, he and his best friend Philomena are...

Set in 2005, this gorgeously illustrated, funny, and honest graphic novel follows four teens who stumble into an illicit anime DVD-burning business that shakes up their conservative small town…and their friendship.When Brooke, Kelly, Maggie, and Melissa...

A #1 New York Times bestseller!From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! comes the third in this hilariously spooky series about a young rabbit and his peculiar encounters—featuring a sinister...

Meet Supertato! The much-loved supermarket superhero who's there to save the day when the chips are down stars in three epic adventures.Join Supertato and the veggies as they chase an evil pea on the loose in the original Supertato, go on an EPIC...

Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The first in a villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Don't miss the second installment, How to Steal a...

Amy Wu does her best to make her new classmate feel welcome in this warmhearted and playfully illustrated follow-up picture book to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon.Amy’s class has a new student from China! Amy tries hard to...

Straighten your cape and ready your fangs . . . the ghosts are biting back. The spookiest story you'll read this year is the ghoulish follow-up to Alex Foulkes's highly acclaimed Rules for Vampires. A vampire and a ghost...

After Billy Brute burns down his old school – and gets away with it – his parents have to find him a new one. St Lemons say they’ll take him, but little does Billy know that St Lemons have a secret weapon: Enter Miss Wanda . . .Her glasses are...

Lift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates...

The fifth book in the SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans...

The fourth book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+  from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans...

The All- Ages graphic novel debut from singer-songwriter Teddy Swims – as told by Swimmy the Teddy Bear!Get ready to meet the Bear behind the band! In this all-ages graphic novel collaboration between TEDDY SWIMS and Z2 Comics, Swimmy the Bear and his...

The first four adventures of the hilarious Bots chapter book series are now available all together in one awesome bind-up!Many years ago, scientists on Earth sent video satellites out to the end of the universe to see what was hiding in deep space. Now,...

Disney’s Brave meets Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man in this side-splitting graphic novel about a young girl who has to rescue her fellow warriors from the evil villain Witch Head before he destroys the world! Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Bunny...

Friendship is hard for Fluffy, a kitten so precious that anyone who looks at her explodes!Meet Fluffy—an adorable kitten. So adorable, in fact, that anyone who sees her will spontaneously explode into balls of sparkles and fireworks. KABOOM! Poof. Poor...

A brilliantly funny story about dodos, a dinosaur, and being VERY careful what you wish for, from the creator of Nine Lives Newton.Jack doesn’t just like dodos, he LOVES them. So when his dearest wish for a pet dodo comes true, surely Jack will be the...

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa has presents to deliver. There’s only one problem: his new boots are oh-so-squeaky! Squeeze the squishy Santa throughout the story to hear his boots squeak ‘round the world in this adorably illustrated board book.Santa's got...

Maestro of bedtime, Sandra Boynton, expands her bestselling The Going to Bed Book in this deluxe collectible picture book that will help a new generation of children get ready for bed.The sun has set not long ago. So begins one of the most widely loved...

Mo Willems meets Bob Shea in this uproariously funny picture book about Gilbert the Goblin from the creator of Unicorns Are the Worst!.Gilbert the Goblin is absolutely, definitely, one-hundred-percent certain that dragons are the worst.They burn down...

The top-ten bestseller and must-have gift, discover the joy of gift-giving in this hilarious caper from bestselling author, Ben Miller. All Tog wants to do is work in Santa's workshop and one wonderful day, the letter from Santa arrives: Tog has...

Get set for the new hilarious out-of-this-world adventure series for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, David Solomons and Star Wars! Highly illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. Mum...

A USA TODAY and New York Times bestsellerPerfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbor as...

Told and illustrated by Sandra Boynton with charm and pizzazz, Boo! Baa, La La La! is a captivating Halloween story, and a long-lost cousin of her classic Moo, Baa, La La La!Follow the gentle cow as she ventures out into the moonlit night, trying to...

For readers aged 9+ comes the second book in a sparkling new series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From the mind of  Guardian award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is the perfect series for fans of Jacqueline...

Welcome to I Spy Island: the unmissable new series from multi-million copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet‘Sunny, silly and ideal for reading aloud’ Sunday Express   ‘It’s a blast of sunshine in book form’ The ObserverIn the middle of the...

‘Fantastically funny and epically exciting! Kitty Quest is a ridiculous thrill from start to finish!’ – Jamie Smart, creator of the Bunny vs. Monkey series ‘So funny! Phil Corbett is a genius!’ – Rob Biddulph, author of Draw...

A hilarious rhyming romp exploring one child’s fantasy about her dad having the coolest job ever – the perfect gift for dads this Father's Day!Have you ever wondered what would happen if your dad quit his boring office job to become . . . the Tooth...

The third book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ – ?from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations and comic strips, this is the...

A heartbreaking story about finding yourself and your people, from the bestselling author of If I Stay, a major film starring Chloë Grace Moretz. For fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, John Green and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.'I got this...