Children's Humorous Stories Books

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP!Meet your favourite new duo: MURRAY AND BUN!Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet.Bun is a bun. Bun loves… EVERYTHING!And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s...

Truly Devious meets Turtles All the Way Down in critically acclaimed author Katie Henry’s YA contemporary comedic mystery, a hilarious send-up of the hardboiled detective genre that spotlights family, friendship, and love. Gideon’s short-lived run as a...

Harry the Dirty Dog is back—and he gets as dirty as ever, in this bark-out-loud funny Level One beginning reader!  When Harry goes to the park, he accidentally gets mixed up in the dog show and finds himself running the obstacle course. This...

A funny young chapter book graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Fart Squad, InvestiGators, Clue, and whodunit mysteries! Nicholas Fart toppled from his chair, rolled across the carpet, and passed out cold on the floor after smelling something foul...

From the critically acclaimed creator of Superbat, Spyder and Rhinocorn Rules comes an epic adventures series that proves that superheroes come in ALL shapes and sizes. WINNER! Children's Literature Festival Book Awards 2024Originating from the trunk of...

Laugh-out-loud funny and a wonderful story about finding your voice. I loved it! – David Walliams ‘Anarchically silly fun!' – GuardianSidesplitting middle grade comedy, with serious heart (and one very funny llama). Illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the...

Join Mr. Bird and Mouse in this witty introduction to all the everyday things you can find in a “People House”, perfect for young readers! When Mouse and Mr. Bird find their way into a “People House”, they are thrilled with how much there is to see!...

Do you love dinosaurs? How about robots? And unicorns? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud ‘pick your own’ picture book adventure! It’s Gwen’s birthday but, oh no, the birthday cake that Dad’s been busy making has DISAPPEARED. Gwen needs...

‘Ridonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel’ – JENNY PEARSON,The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates‘Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos’ GUARDIAN on Barry Loser'The review of the 8-year-old boy in...

A hilarious story about one very big-hearted moose who is only too happy to host a menagerie of animals in his antlers – until his new guests go too far! When Thidwick kindly offers to give one tiny Bingle Bug a ride on his antlers, he soon finds...

Two stories in one easy-to-read graphic novel perfect for beginning readers, based on the bestselling Stick and Stone books by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld. Perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Pizza and Taco series.Join...

This hilarious new picture book by New York Times bestselling author Alan Katz and Unicorns Are the Worst creator Alex Willan imagines what happens when a good-natured game of "got your nose" goes too far—and one little girl’s nose runs free.Becky...

This is a brilliant, funny and fresh take on the potty training book from the amazing picture book illustrator, Sam Lloyd Little Moo Monster is growing up and no longer happy to be in a nappy. Moo wants to be more grown-up. So the loveable monster...

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together in the hilarious...

A special new edition of the much-loved modern classic -- celebrating 20 years of Australia's best-loved wombat, Mothball MondayMorning: Slept. Afternoon: Slept. Evening: Ate.Scratched. Night: Ate.A typical day. Don't be fooled. this wombat leads a very...

Celebrating the twentieth anniversary, this is the story of Mothball, one of the world's most famous wombats - and where it all began. She is small. She is scared. She is lost.She is a baby wombat who needs a home.She is Mothball, a wombat destined to...

From award-winning Cow Boy Is Not a Cowboy author Gregory Barrington comes a twist on a fairytale in need of a serious retelling! Once upon a time, Goldilocks sat peacefully until she heard...one knock!...two knocks!...three knocks! at her door.That...

From the mega-bestselling creators of Fart Monster and Friends comes your favourite characters, now in paperback! There is a monster under my bed who farts. You don't want to use the bathroom after him... Everyone says, 'It wasn't me!' But what if it...

A charming domestic comedy, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem!These are the memoirs of ME, Holly Hopkinson, aged almost ten, except without any of the rubbish adults usually put in, thank you very much. My dad just lost his job,...

Have the best Christmas ever with the one and only Grinch from the iconic Dr. Seuss! This exclusive and very collectible slipcase edition comes with a special introduction all about your favourite Christmas character! You’ve seen the movie and you know...

Julia Donaldson’s beloved rhyming picture book story about two monkeys who are as different as night and day – now with shiny cover foil! Night Monkey and Day Monkey don’t think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's...

Over 2 metres/6.5 feet of fold-out fun!Brian is a very long sausage dog. So long he's lost his bottom.Can you find Brian's bottom? Where could it be? Can you find Brian's bottom? Where could it be? Have you looked in the hallway? Has Pauline the parrot...

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat…Everyone’s favourite family cat first appeared fifty years ago and is loved by children everywhere for her funny and warm-hearted escapades. Celebrate this very special occasion with this limited gift...

Meet Pea and Nut: best friends and also ... best rivals! When a chilled-out panda and a hyperactive flamingo go head to head, there can be only one winner.Pea the panda relaxes by the pool. Nut the flamingo doesn't do relaxing. It's time for a race, and...

'SO MUCH TO LOVE!' - Total Girl Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up - if only she could decide what she wanted to be! Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins.In this bumper collection, go on four hilarious...

The Fart Monster goes global! Get your passports ready; we're about to go around the world in 80 farts ... Fart, fart and away!Most families go on holiday to get away from it all. But what if a lingering smell followed you from one country to the...

'THESE BOOKS REALLY GO OFF!' -- Mac Park, Boy Vs Beast The chapter books your reluctant reader will actually want to read! Birthday parties should be fun, not smelly. Too bad the fart monster doesn't know that ... Ben's been invited to a birthday...

Billy and his family are off to the seaside. The MINI MONSTERS are very excited to be going too. Soon they're building sandcastles and enjoying their picnic. It's all going so well until Trumpet is STOLEN by a seagull! How is Billy ever going to get him...

Fancy Nancy is back in this magical new story about little girls’ favourite dolls… and not so favourite little sisters! When Fancy Nancy’s little sister JoJo gives Nancy’s favourite doll a tattoo, Fancy Nancy is livid (that’s fancy for tres angry and...

From David Baddiel, the brightest new star of children’s books and winner of the LOLLIES award, comes a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal… Malcolm doesn’t like animals.Which is a...

A collection of four more favourites from the Wacky Families series. So you think your family is wacky? Wait till you read these stories... How can Buster solve the disappearance of his werewolf parents when Uncle Wal keeps bugging him to act like a...

We’ve all got wacky families, it’s just that some are wackier than others – find out just how wacky some families can be in the sixth book of this hilarious series. We've all got wacky families, it's just that some are wackier than others - find out...

'French knows how to conjure [an] imagined past, full of detail about how people lived during particular periods and within particular cultures' -- Viewpoint Martin lives in the city with his mum. He's come to walk the boundaries of the farm that's...

Another spell-binding and spooky story starring Phredde, a fractious but fun-loving phaery, Bruce, a mosquito-eating frog, and Pru, an everyday-normal school girl - except that she lives in a fairy castle, keeps pet piranhas, has a werewolf for a...

Another snappy collection of fur-raising adventures, and this time Selby falls head over heels in love with the most gorgeous girl-dog he's ever seen!

Selby is about to embark on a chilly Antarctic adventure that is bound to take him to the peak of danger . and beyond!

Beautiful new editions of popular titles that will entice a whole new generation of readers to the exploits of Phredde and her friends. Phredde and a Frog Named Bruce and other stories to eat with a watermelon When your teacher's a vampire, your...

What happens when your mother feeds you more roughage in a week than a health farm dishes out in a year? How will Macca "iron gut" Mactavish's mates make him throw up? How will Gumby Mason score a boogie from his football Coach? If you're a fan of...

The perfect gift – five of Dr. Seuss’ best-loved tales in one attractive book. A wonderful gift, featuring five of the hilarious classics that made Dr. Seuss one of the best-loved children’s authors:The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Green...

Emily Eyefinger helps two friends solve the mystery of the squeaking tree and joins Malcolm Mousefinder on a daring quest. But when she embarks on a secret mission to reveal the true identity of King Crim she has the most exciting and dangerous adventure...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history’s mightiest warriors. The sixth book in a new time-travelling series – perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases...

The Hueys have an important question about counting in this hilarious new book from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found and illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit...

Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction, this irresistibly charming picture book is now in paperback! Age 2+ Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction A CBCA Notable Book Kiss Dad once...

The course of true love never did run smoothly. For a girl who shares her name with a princess (a.k.a Aurora from Sleeping Beauty), Aurora Skye's life seem fathoms away from a fairytale. the course of true love never did run smoothly. For a girl who...

From Aunt Annie’s alligator to the colourful Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, Dr. Seuss’s delightful book gets a brand new look, and introduces early learners to the letters of the alphabet through an amazing array of crazy creatures. Big B, little B, what begins...

“I’m the Cat in the Hat, and we’re off to have fun. We’ll visit the planets, the stars and the sun!” And so Dr. Seuss’ famous Cat in the Hat whisks young readers off on a fun-filled tour of the solar system. This title and others form part of a series...

Celebrate Easter with bunnies, egg hunts and a joyful, familiar rhyme. Join a crew of bunnies for an adorable Easter egg hunt!Sing along with the much-loved rhyme, If You’re Happy and You Know It, adapted for Easter by the Queen of Cute, Alison Brown...

A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school – the Ironsword Academy! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for...