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CINDERBOY
The
wickedly funny story of Cinderboy who was crazy about football. Available
soon in Big Book format.
UK ISBN:1860392849
"The funniest story I've ever read..." Jemma
from Maddington, Australia.
"A football story at last!...a story that sweeps up readers
from the very first page...certainly a strong contender for the class favourite."
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DAFT
JACK AND THE BEANSTACK
Shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award.
Daft Jack and his mother were so poor, they lived under a cow
in a field. His mother slept at the front end and Jack slept at the udder
end.
UK:ISBN:1860391710
US:ISBN:068983070X
"My
best book EVER, I was practically rolling on the floor..." Jack Hoskin,
age 9
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RUMPLY
CRUMPLY STINKY PIN
Best Book for Child Education 1997
Once upon a time, in a country where everyone had silly names (and the king
had the silliest of all) there lived a miller by the name of Eyebrow Snailsocks...
UK ISBN:1860393551
"As I read this to a group of children we were all giggling uncontollably!
A wondeful parody of Rumplelstiltskin." Child Education |
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BILLY
BEAST
This is Beauty and the Beast upside-down, inside-out, back-to-front and
DISGUSTINGLY funny.
UK ISBN:1860393500
"Really
funny and extremely excellent and another thing, everything is disgusting."
Jason aged 10 from Lancashire.
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THE
EMPEROR'S UNDERWEAR
There was once a country where noone wore any clothes at all, it was a very
sensible thing to do...
UK ISBN:1860390250
US ISBN:0689830734
"Witty and concise...funny and entertaining." The Guardian
"Witty and well illustrated, this is a superb twist on the story..."
Young Book Trust 100 Best Books. |
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THE
RATHER SMALL TURNIP
The ENORMOUS adventures of a rather small turnip, a greedy farmer and
a hilarious lineup of characters.
UK ISBN:1860391745
"I like
it because it is silly and the illustrations are perfect." Paula
Cunningham aged 11.
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THE
FRIED PIPER OF HAMSTRING
Edinburgh
Book Festival Smarties Choice
The grown-ups of Hamstring Town are the bossiest people in the
ENTIRE UNIVERSE. That's why the kids send out an advertisement on the
Internet - And that's when the Fried Piper cruises into town...
UK ISBN:1860396089
"Easy
to read, full of hilarious illustrations and ... potty!" MIZZ Magazine
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LITTLE
RED RIDING WOLF
The Big Bad Girl is just about as BIG and BAD as can be. Then she tricks
poor Little Wolfie into wearing the most hideous red hat you have ever
seen...
UK ISBN:1860396097
"Another
hilarious page-turner, illustrated with plenty of fizz...a tale packed
with twists and tricks. Especially good for reluctant readers who like
to laugh." Junior Education.
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SNOW
WHITE AND THE SEVEN ALIENS
Shortlisted for the UK Children's Book Award 1999
Snow White dreams of becoming a popstar just like her hero, Hank Hunk
from Boysnog...
UK ISBN:1860396100
"Dear
Aliens, I think your songs are fab and you're a great band! Hey Spotty,
you're my favourite one. I'm your No.1 Fan." Lorna Wright, Yorkshire
"Really,
really, really, really good." Manasi aged 10
"If
I had to give this book a score it would be 100 out of 100 because it
seems to be the best book I have ever read." Nichola Badger, St Leonardıs
School
"WA-HEY! Double
thumbs-up category," Times on Saturday.
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SHAMPOOZEL
The hair-larious story of a barber called Dan Druff, his wife, Tam O'Tei
and their beautiful hairy daughter, Shampoozel - You'll laugh till your
hair curls.
UK ISBN:1860396518
"It
was very different from the fairy story but much much more exciting. I
would give it 9 out of 10." Fatemah aged 8 years.
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New!
- SERIOUSLY SILLY STORIES - The COLLECTION
The funniest fairy tales of all time now in one giant sized beanstalk of
a volume -
UK ISBN:1841210374
Reader our warning is plain,
Laughing can give you a pain,
This silly collection,
Might cause an infection,
And SERIOUSLY tickle your brain. |
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The
ONE AND ONLY Series
Words
by Laurence Anholt Illustrations by Tony Ross
Series published in UK only by Orchard Books.
Laurence Anholt has teamed up with Tony Ross, one of the UK's most popular
illustrators, to create the most wonderful, wacky characters the world
has ever seen. Simple short sentences are ideal for even the youngest
readers.
"The One and Only Series will delight early readers." Times Educational
Supplement
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The
One and Only Harold The Hairiest Man
Harold
has lots of hair and he's very proud of it. But when he gets too vain,
he's in for a surprise...
UK ISBN:186039552X
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The
One and Only Ruby The Rudest Girl
Ruby is the rudest, most badly behaved girl you could ever meet. She belongs
in a cage in the zoo. And that's just where she ends up!
UK ISBN:1860395511 |
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The
One and Only Boris The Brainiest Baby
Meet the One and Only Boris, the brainiest baby ever born...
UK ISBN:1860395538 |
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The
One and Only Polly The Most Poetic Person
Poor old Polly - she just can't stop rhyming.
UK ISBN:1860395546
"HILARIOUS!" Cassandra Robbins, Sutton Veny Primary School |
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The
One and Only Bruno The Bravest Man
Even the bravest man is scared of something - but what is it?
UK ISBN:1860396984 |
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The
One and Only Ben The Bendiest Boy
Ben is so bendy he can tie his arms and legs in knots - but what happens
when he can't undo them?
UK ISBN:1860396976 |
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The
One and Only Tina The Tiniest Girl
Tina is so tiny she sleeps in a pencil case and has a bath in a teacup...
UK ISBN:1860399800 |
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Laurence Anholt with other illustrators |
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KNEE
HIGH NORMAN Illustrated by Arthur Robins.
US Candlewick Press
ISBN:1564028410
"A classic comedy which children will read over and over again."
The Times Educational Supplement
"...he's a giant but he's really tiny...it's my best book!
I think it's by Sainsbury's." Ben age 5, The Independent Magazine
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THE
SUPERKID HANDBOOK Illustrated by Martin Chatterton
UK Walker Books ISBN:0744572053
A
rib-tickling guide to being smart
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