Humorous stories Books

In this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book, Amy Wu must craft a dragon unlike any other to share with her class at school in this unforgettable follow-up to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao.Amy loves craft time at school. But when her teacher asks...

An updated and slightly different take on a classic folk song “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” with a new, kid-friendly ending, I Know an Old Lady is a humorous picture book for children featuring the iconic old lady that can’t stop eating the...

'A delight for its warmth and humour, but principally because the writing is alive and stunning.’ The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week. For readers aged 9+ comes a sparkling new series about family, friends and finding the joy...

Join Harry Stevenson – small guinea pig and unlikely hero – on two BIG new adventures.   When Harry is accidentally swapped with Billy's cousin's 'show' guinea pig, he finds himself on the set of 'Super Pets', a TV talent show. How will Harry fare...

The super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of Bad Nana! The perfect read for children aged 7, 8, 9 and upwards, and for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia...

Venture back to Grimwood in the wildly funny third book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series. Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki: A Bad God's...

Go back to bed, baby, please, baby, please. Not on your HEAD baby baby baby, please!Vivid illustrations from celebrated artist Kadir Nelson evoke toddlerhood from sandbox to high chair to crib, and families everywhere will delight in sharing...

Help Supertato gather his squad to teach the Evil Pea a lesson in this boldly illustrated and tactile shaped board book! Perfect for existing Supertato fans, and due to it's baby-friendly board book format, Supertato Super Squad is a brilliant starting...

“A dizzying, intimate romance.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Funny, tender, and romantic.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)The Hating Game meets Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by way of Morgan Matson in this unforgettable romantic comedy...

The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious signature illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork...

What’s the best way to say good night? With a silly bedtime lullaby from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton.Curl up with your favorite little person and this charmingly unpredictable go-to-sleep book. Whether you are a parent, child, or just...

Join Supertato and the gang in this hilarious, colourful caper from bestselling picture dream team, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet!It's carnival time in the supermarket and the veggies are feeling festive! But someone is out to spoil the fun - with a devious...

Walk on the Moon with Neil Armswan!Meet one of history’s greatest figures in this adorable board book with an animal twist! With wings to the future and beak held high, Neil Armswan was a model astronaut and pioneer in space travel, leaving webbed...

Kirby the French bulldog is back and ready to take over the world in Atomic Frenchie, Vol. 2!Kirby the French bulldog, OB the turtle, and the ghost of Erasmus J. Peckinpah embark on a road trip to the mysterious Area 51, hidden in the wastelands of the...

An Original Prologue to the Animated film Missing Link in Theaters April 2019.Meet Sasquatch, a charming, yet isolated fellow who discovers how the joy and power of words can bring him companionship and set him on a course for an extraordinary adventure!...

From the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton, here is I Love You, Little Pookie, a sweet and simple board book that offers a declaration of unwavering love from Mom to her wonderful child.I Love You, Little Pookie is an affectionate and heartfelt...

Behold the armadillo, a cute and curious creature who follows his nose wherever it goes. Join him as he quietly travels the less-traveled road: he picks cranberries, stops and smells the flowers, takes a nap in the meadow, searches out the source of a...

Explore the town of Kitty Bay Harbor and beyond with best friend kitties Miyu, Yumi, and Koko in the first of this playful illustrated series!   Miyu, Yumi, and Koko live above the best ice cream parlor in Kitty Bay Harbor. Whether it’s fishing...

“Seems destined to help jump-start classroom writing assignments.” —Publishers Weekly "A good starting point for creativity in various forms.” —School Library Journal “This imaginative book is likely to inspire more Idea Jars in classrooms.”...

Christmas has come to the supermarket, but not everyone is hap-pea about it in this fabulously festive Supertato adventure! From bestselling, award-winning duo Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet comes the story of the much-loved...

Get ready for bed with a little Pookie flair in this slumber time board book from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton.It may be bedtime, but Pookie still has a night-night routine to finish: picking out pajamas, brushing teeth, washing up, and a...

Wake up and celebrate Little Pookie’s big day in this way-too-early board book from the bestselling Sandra Boynton.Birthday! Birthday! Pookie can’t wait to celebrate! There’s only one problem: It’s still nighttime and everyone is asleep. With Sandra...

Uh-oh, Pookie is NOT happy in this kind-of-cranky board book from Sandra Boynton.When Pookie feels down, Pookie’s mom can always guess what’s wrong with her little one. Or can she? With Sandra Boynton’s signature charm and piggy pizzazz, this...

Meet Little Pookie—a perfect piglet series from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton.Discover what makes Pookie so nifty in this sweet, sort-of-counting book that’s made for cool little kids and parents alike. With Sandra Boynton’s signature charm...

Hi! I’m Daisy Dreamer and my totally true imaginary friend Posey invited me to his amazing World of Make-Believe! Oh, and this time my best friends Lily and Jasmine are coming, too!Friends are the best. I mean, I don’t know what I’d ever do without...

From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear.Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore...

Owl can’t get to sleep in this Classic Board Book edition of Pat Hutchins’s beloved Good-Night, Owl!How is Owl supposed to sleep the day away with the bees buzzing, the woodpecker pecking, the doves cooing, and the squirrels crunching? But when night...

Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation.Sophia has one true desire for her birthday. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle...

In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. ...

Max the Little Green Monster is a cute, furry green monster that loves the outdoors, especially the beach! But Max and his friends don't like cleaning up after themselves and after a picnic on the shore, they leave a big mess behind and go scuba diving...

Bug! Rug! Mug! Hug! These dust bunnies love to rhyme. Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies’ frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Then he saves everyone from a big, scary monster wielding—gasp!—a broom, and they all breathe a sigh...

The quirky, hilarious farmyard tale that started it all from New York Times bestselling duo of Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin! Now the inspiration for a new Christmas special, CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Christmas on the Farm.Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows...

Animals should definitely not wear clothing. ...because a snake would lose it, a billy goat would eat it for lunch, and it would always be wet on a walrus! This well-loved book by Judi and Ron Barrett shows the very youngest why animals' clothing is...

Hi! I’m Daisy Dreamer and my totally true imaginary friend Posey invited me to his amazing world of make believe! Oh, and you’re totally invited, too!Remember me? Daisy Dreamer? Of course you do, silly! And you remember my totally true imaginary friend,...

Join Sandra Boynton’s lively prehistoric bunch as they get everyone’s tails shaking and feet stomping when they perform a Dinosaur Dance!Whether they do the Shimmy Shimmy Shake, the Quivery Quake, or just decide to Cha Cha Cha, young readers are sure to...

Recipient of the Wanda Gag Read Aloud Book AwardThey told you, but you just couldn’t listen—so the creators of Warning: Do Not Open This Book! are back with a zany monkey crew, and they need your help!In Warning, Do Not Open This Book!, which School...

From boogie-woogie Bubble Bugs to upside-down Umbrella Bugs, this fun-filled pop, pull, and peek book makes learning the alphabet exactly eight Egg Bugs excellent.

Snoozy Choosers Choose Snoozers a delightful, tabbed board book from Sandra Boynton!Here are seven different Boynton bedtime stories for little listeners: Snoozers * I’m Not Tired * The Big Yawn * Pajamas * Six Sleepy Sheep * Night Sounds * Silly...

Fuzzy bugs, feathery bugs, lacy bugs, and leathery bugs are among the tempting textures that kids of all ages will want to identify (and play with). David Carter has created a Bug touch-and-feel book filled with tons of tactile fun.

Friendly monsters teach parts of the body and indulge in a silly dance in this Sandra Boynton board book classic.A trio of monsters shake and shimmy whatever they’ve got in this rhyming tale about the different parts of the body. Boynton’s whimsical and...

Sandra Boynton masterfully marries learning to count with a toddler favorite—doggies!Big dogs, little dogs, short and long hair, powerful woofs, and tiny yaps are packed into this deceptively simple counting book that gets noisier with every page...

A hesitant hippo makes a big impact in this whimsical story about taking a chance from board book creator Sandra Boynton.Follow along as this shy hippo observes spirited animals cavort in a bog, try on new hats, and go for a jog, all while longing to...

This raucous story about animals and the sounds they make, including three pigs who say “LA LA LA!” is a read-aloud favorite.Sandra Boynton’s wildly popular, Moo, Baa, La La La!, features her lively and spirited text that introduces readers to animals...

This book strives to bring joy and giggles as readers follow Max the Mole as he wanders about the land running into animals, vegetables, bugs, fish, and ice cream. His journey involves many unlikely scenarios, including a flower taking a shower, a goat...

Age range 3 to 6From award-winning Nordic author and illustrator Linda Bondestam comes a new kind of climate change story, narrated by an adorable axolotl who is - possibly - the last of its kind.In a forest of seaweed there was ME, a rare and beautiful...

The ultimate Munsch contains all three volumes of the first Munschworks collections. Produced in an extra-large picture-book format, it is perfect for sharing. Includes a table of contents for easy reference. Featuring 15 popular Robert Munsch stories:...

One volume cannot possibly contain all the Munsch favorites-it would be too heavy to lift! Now volume two has another five classic Munsch titles: Pigs Purple, Green and Yellow Mortimer Murmel, Murmel, Murmel Something Good These stories in this...

Age range 6 to 9A restless bat wakes every animal in the jungle as he asks why he can't sleep. Only when the sun comes up does he find his answer...When Sam can't sleep, he decides to ask all the other animals in the jungle if they know...