Funny books
From bottoms and pants to kung-fu pandas and monsters, there is a story for every child in this great list of funny books that will have you and your child rolling about with laughter.
For a selection of new funny reads, take a look at this year's Roald Dahl Funny Prize shortlisted books.
From bottoms and pants to kung-fu pandas and monsters, there is a story for every child in this great list of funny books that will have you and your child rolling about with laughter.
For a selection of new funny reads, take a look at this year's Roald Dahl Funny Prize shortlisted books.
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Pants
Giles Andreae
This book is fun, fun, fun!
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A Visitor for Bear
Bonny Becker
Bear likes to be on his own until a mouse turns up and teaches him that sharing experiences is far better than being on your own
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The Great Sheep Shenanigans
Peter Bently
A hilarious romp from the award-winning creators of The Great Dog Bottom Swap, that will have you rolling in laughter
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Wriggle and Roar!
Julia Donaldson
This book includes some lively new rhymes to enjoy.
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Penguin
Polly Dunbar
This is an award-winning book about friendship and communication.
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Thank You for Looking After Our...
Tim Hopgood
A hilarious story about looking after some unusual pets including Cuddles the Crocodile, Elsie and Edna the Elephants, and Orlando the Octopus
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Dogs Don't Do Ballet
Anna Kemp
Everyone knows that dogs don’t do ballet, except for one little girl in Miss Polly’s ballet class
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The Worst Princess
Anna Kemp
With a rhyming text by Anna Kemp and delightfully humorous illustrations by Sara Ogilvie, this entertaining picture book offers a refreshingly tongue-in-cheek spin on the conventional fairy tale princess.
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Go Wild with ... Noises
Neal Layton
Growl like a bear and squawk like a parrot in this colourful and fun introduction to animal noises
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Mr Pusskins Opposites
Sam Lloyd
You'll find plenty to laugh at as Mr Pusskins teaches you about opposites.
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The Baby That Roared
Simon Puttock
When Mr and Mrs Deer find a bundle on the doorstep, they are delighted. But the new baby won't stop roaring... so they have to call on friends and family to help
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Moo-Cow, Kung-Fu-Cow
Nick Sharratt
Pull the tabs and lift the flaps – who will be your favourite Moo-Cow?
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Chick
Ed Vere
This is a stunning popup book with bright clear pages.
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Bedtime for Monsters
Ed Vere
A clever, funny bedtime book about monsters that will have children diving under the covers
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Sing a Song of Bottoms!
Jeanne Willis
Young children will love the rhyming text which rejoices in the diversity of bottoms!
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