The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A quick-thinking mouse crosses a wood and invents a fearsome Gruffalo to discourage a fox, an owl, and a snake from eating him.
Picture Book1999
Zog
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Zog
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
Choose Zog by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This picture book is shelved with books about perseverance, kindness and humour.
Picture Book2010
Tiddler
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Tiddler
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
For readers interested in imagination, humour and adventure, compare Tiddler by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.
Picture Book2007
A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–5
A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 5. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about humour, wonder and kindness.
Picture Book1993
The Highway Rat
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Highway Rat
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
First published in 2011, The Highway Rat is a picture book by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Its themes include courage, humour and justice.
Picture Book2011
What the Ladybird Heard
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
What the Ladybird Heard
Julia Donaldson · Lydia Monks
For readers interested in courage, humour and justice, compare What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Lydia Monks. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.
Picture Book2009
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Judith Kerr
Ages 3–6
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Judith Kerr
Sophie and her mother welcome an unexpected tiger into their kitchen.
Picture Book1968
Mog the Forgetful Cat
Judith Kerr
Ages 3–6
Mog the Forgetful Cat
Judith Kerr
Mog the Forgetful Cat, a picture book by Judith Kerr, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring kindness, family and humour.
Picture Book1970
Mog's Christmas
Judith Kerr
Ages 3–6
Mog's Christmas
Judith Kerr
Choose Mog's Christmas by Judith Kerr for children aged 3 to 6. This picture book is shelved with books about family, humour and wonder.
Picture Book1976
The Jolly Postman
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 3–7
The Jolly Postman
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
The Jolly Postman, a picture book by Janet Ahlberg, is selected for children aged 3 to 7. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. Compare it with other books exploring imagination, heritage and humour.
Picture Book1986
Please Mrs Butler
Allan Ahlberg
Ages 6–10
Please Mrs Butler
Allan Ahlberg
Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10. A useful choice for reading about humour, family and heritage.
Poetry1983
Burglar Bill
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 3–7
Burglar Bill
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
For readers interested in honesty, humour and kindness, compare Burglar Bill by Janet Ahlberg. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 7.
Picture Book1977
Funnybones
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 3–7
Funnybones
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
First published in 1980, Funnybones is a picture book by Janet Ahlberg for children aged 3 to 7. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. Its themes include humour and adventure.
Picture Book1980
Alfie Gets in First
Shirley Hughes
Ages 3–5
Alfie Gets in First
Shirley Hughes
Alfie Gets in First by Shirley Hughes is a picture book for children aged 3 to 5. A useful choice for reading about family, humour and courage.
Picture Book1981
Not Now Bernard
David McKee
Ages 3–6
Not Now Bernard
David McKee
Not Now Bernard, a picture book by David McKee, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring family and humour.
Picture Book1980
Peace at Last
Jill Murphy
Ages 3–6
Peace at Last
Jill Murphy
Peace at Last by Jill Murphy is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about family and humour.
Picture Book1980
Five Minutes' Peace
Jill Murphy
Ages 3–6
Five Minutes' Peace
Jill Murphy
Five Minutes' Peace, a picture book by Jill Murphy, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring family and humour.
Picture Book1986
The Worst Witch
Jill Murphy
Ages 7–10
The Worst Witch
Jill Murphy
Mildred Hubble is a pupil at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches, where spells, broomstick lessons, and school rules rarely go according to plan.
Chapter Book1974
Father Christmas
Raymond Briggs
Ages 4–8
Father Christmas
Raymond Briggs
On the shelf for children aged 4 to 8: Father Christmas, a picture book by Raymond Briggs. It connects with humour, heritage and wonder.
Picture Book1973
Mr Gumpy's Outing
John Burningham
Ages 2–5
Mr Gumpy's Outing
John Burningham
Choose Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham for children aged 2 to 5. This picture book is shelved with books about kindness, friendship and humour.
Picture Book1970
Mister Magnolia
Quentin Blake
Ages 3–6
Mister Magnolia
Quentin Blake
For readers interested in humour, imagination and wonder, compare Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.
Picture Book1980
Dear Zoo
Rod Campbell
Ages 0–3
Dear Zoo
Rod Campbell
For readers interested in wonder and humour, compare Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell. It is a picture book for babies and toddlers up to 3.
Picture Book1982
Fantastic Mr Fox
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–9
Fantastic Mr Fox
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
First published in 1970, Fantastic Mr Fox is a chapter book by Roald Dahl for children aged 6 to 9. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Its themes include courage, humour, perseverance and family.
Chapter Book1970
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–10
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
Charlie Bucket finds one of five golden tickets and enters Willy Wonka’s extraordinary chocolate factory.
Chapter Book1964
The Witches
Roald Dahl
Ages 7–11
The Witches
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
Choose The Witches by Roald Dahl for children aged 7 to 11. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. This chapter book is shelved with books about courage, humour and perseverance.
Chapter Book1983
Danny the Champion of the World
Roald Dahl
Ages 8–12
Danny the Champion of the World
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
For readers interested in family, courage, loyalty and humour, compare Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 12.
Chapter Book1975
George's Marvellous Medicine
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–9
George's Marvellous Medicine
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
On the shelf for children aged 6 to 9: George's Marvellous Medicine, a chapter book by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It connects with humour, imagination and courage.
Chapter Book1981
The Enormous Crocodile
Roald Dahl
Ages 4–7
The Enormous Crocodile
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
On the shelf for children aged 4 to 7: The Enormous Crocodile, a picture book by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It connects with courage, justice and humour.
Picture Book1978
The Twits
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–9
The Twits
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
Choose The Twits by Roald Dahl for children aged 6 to 9. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour and justice.
Chapter Book1980
Esio Trot
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–9
Esio Trot
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
On the shelf for children aged 6 to 9: Esio Trot, a chapter book by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It connects with kindness and humour.
Chapter Book1990
Gangsta Granny
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Gangsta Granny
David Walliams · Tony Ross
Ben expects another dull Friday with his cabbage-loving grandmother until he learns that she claims to be an international jewel thief.
Chapter Book2011
Billionaire Boy
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Billionaire Boy
David Walliams · Tony Ross
On the shelf for children aged 7 to 10: Billionaire Boy, a chapter book by David Walliams. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. It connects with friendship, humour and kindness.
Chapter Book2010
Demon Dentist
David Walliams
Ages 8–11
Demon Dentist
David Walliams · Tony Ross
On the shelf for children aged 8 to 11: Demon Dentist, a chapter book by David Walliams. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. It connects with courage, humour and adventure.
Chapter Book2013
Awful Auntie
David Walliams
Ages 8–11
Awful Auntie
David Walliams · Tony Ross
For readers interested in courage, humour and justice, compare Awful Auntie by David Walliams. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. It is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11.
Chapter Book2014
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends move through linked adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, from honey-seeking plans to expeditions and rescues.
Classic1926
The House at Pooh Corner
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
The House at Pooh Corner
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
The House at Pooh Corner, a classic by A. A. Milne, is selected for children aged 3 to 8. It is illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, kindness, imagination and humour.
Classic1928
When We Were Very Young
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
When We Were Very Young
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
When We Were Very Young, a poetry collection by A. A. Milne, is selected for children aged 3 to 8. It is illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Compare it with other books exploring humour, imagination, wonder and family.
Poetry1924
Now We Are Six
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
Now We Are Six
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
Choose Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne for children aged 3 to 8. It is illustrated by E. H. Shepard. This poetry collection is shelved with books about humour, imagination, wonder and family.
Poetry1927
Five Children and It
E. Nesbit
Ages 8–11
Five Children and It
E. Nesbit
Five Children and It by E. Nesbit is a classic for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about adventure, imagination, humour and wonder.
Classic1902
Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling
Ages 6–10
Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling
On the shelf for children aged 6 to 10: Just So Stories, a classic by Rudyard Kipling. It connects with imagination, humour, wonder and nature.
Classic1902
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
Beatrix Potter
Ages 2–6
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter is a picture book for children aged 2 to 6. A useful choice for reading about nature, humour and adventure.
Picture Book1903
The Family from One End Street
Eve Garnett
Ages 7–11
The Family from One End Street
Eve Garnett
First published in 1937, The Family from One End Street is a classic by Eve Garnett for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include family, humour and heritage.
Classic1937
Cosmic
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Ages 9–13
Cosmic
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce is a novel for children aged 9 to 13. A useful choice for reading about family, humour, adventure and wonder.
Novel2008
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Andy Shepherd
Ages 7–10
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Andy Shepherd
The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd is a novel for children aged 7 to 10. A useful choice for reading about adventure, humour, friendship and wonder.
Novel2018
How to Train Your Dragon
Cressida Cowell
Ages 8–12
How to Train Your Dragon
Cressida Cowell
Hiccup must capture and train a dragon as part of becoming a Viking hero, despite being smaller and less confident than his peers.
Novel2003
The Diary of a Killer Cat
Anne Fine
Ages 6–9
The Diary of a Killer Cat
Anne Fine
The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 9. A useful choice for reading about humour and family.
Chapter Book1994
Bill's New Frock
Anne Fine
Ages 7–10
Bill's New Frock
Anne Fine
Bill's New Frock, a chapter book by Anne Fine, is selected for children aged 7 to 10. Compare it with other books exploring humour, justice and self-reliance.
Chapter Book1989
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child
Ages 5–8
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child
For readers interested in family, humour and imagination, compare Clarice Bean, That's Me by Lauren Child. It is a picture book for children aged 5 to 8.
Picture Book1999
I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato
Lauren Child
Ages 3–6
I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato
Lauren Child
First published in 2000, I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato is a picture book by Lauren Child for children aged 3 to 6. Its themes include humour, family and imagination.
Picture Book2000
Double Act
Jacqueline Wilson
Ages 8–12
Double Act
Jacqueline Wilson · Nick Sharratt
Double Act, a novel by Jacqueline Wilson, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. Compare it with other books exploring family, self-reliance and humour.
Novel1995
Talking Turkeys
Benjamin Zephaniah
Ages 8–14
Talking Turkeys
Benjamin Zephaniah
Talking Turkeys by Benjamin Zephaniah is a poetry collection for children aged 8 to 14. A useful choice for reading about humour, justice and creativity.
Poetry1994
A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond
Ages 5–8
A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond · Peggy Fortnum
The Brown family meet a polite bear from Peru at Paddington Station and invite him into their home.
Chapter Book1958
Winnie the Witch
Valerie Thomas
Ages 3–6
Winnie the Witch
Valerie Thomas · Korky Paul
First published in 1987, Winnie the Witch is a picture book by Valerie Thomas for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Korky Paul. Its themes include humour and imagination.
Picture Book1987
Meg and Mog
Helen Nicoll
Ages 2–5
Meg and Mog
Helen Nicoll · Jan Pienkowski
First published in 1972, Meg and Mog is a picture book by Helen Nicoll for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Jan Pienkowski. Its themes include humour and imagination.
Picture Book1972
Rosie's Walk
Pat Hutchins
Ages 2–5
Rosie's Walk
Pat Hutchins
First published in 1968, Rosie's Walk is a picture book by Pat Hutchins for children aged 2 to 5. Its themes include humour and adventure.
Picture Book1968
The Elephant and the Bad Baby
Elfrida Vipont
Ages 2–5
The Elephant and the Bad Baby
Elfrida Vipont · Raymond Briggs
The Elephant and the Bad Baby, a picture book by Elfrida Vipont, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Raymond Briggs. Compare it with other books exploring humour and kindness.
Picture Book1969
Avocado Baby
John Burningham
Ages 2–5
Avocado Baby
John Burningham
Choose Avocado Baby by John Burningham for children aged 2 to 5. This picture book is shelved with books about humour and family.
Picture Book1982
Six Dinner Sid
Inga Moore
Ages 3–6
Six Dinner Sid
Inga Moore
Six Dinner Sid by Inga Moore is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about humour and self-reliance.
Picture Book1990
Oi Frog!
Kes Gray
Ages 3–6
Oi Frog!
Kes Gray · Jim Field
Oi Frog! by Kes Gray is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Jim Field. A useful choice for reading about humour.
Picture Book2014
Supertato
Sue Hendra
Ages 3–6
Supertato
Sue Hendra · Paul Linnet
First published in 2014, Supertato is a picture book by Sue Hendra for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Paul Linnet. Its themes include humour and courage.
Picture Book2014
Aliens Love Underpants
Claire Freedman
Ages 3–6
Aliens Love Underpants
Claire Freedman · Ben Cort
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: Aliens Love Underpants, a picture book by Claire Freedman. It is illustrated by Ben Cort. It connects with humour.
Picture Book2007
Stuck
Oliver Jeffers
Ages 3–6
Stuck
Oliver Jeffers
First published in 2011, Stuck is a picture book by Oliver Jeffers for children aged 3 to 6. Its themes include humour and imagination.
Picture Book2011
The Pirates Next Door
Jonny Duddle
Ages 4–7
The Pirates Next Door
Jonny Duddle
The Pirates Next Door, a picture book by Jonny Duddle, is selected for children aged 4 to 7. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, adventure and humour.
Picture Book2012
There's a Monster in Your Book
Tom Fletcher
Ages 2–5
There's a Monster in Your Book
Tom Fletcher · Greg Abbott
Choose There's a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Greg Abbott. This picture book is shelved with books about humour and wonder.
Picture Book2017
Fungus the Bogeyman
Raymond Briggs
Ages 7–11
Fungus the Bogeyman
Raymond Briggs
Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs is a picture book for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour and imagination.
Picture Book1977
The Wombles
Elisabeth Beresford
Ages 6–9
The Wombles
Elisabeth Beresford
For readers interested in nature, family and humour, compare The Wombles by Elisabeth Beresford. It is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 9.
Chapter Book1968
Horrid Henry
Francesca Simon
Ages 6–9
Horrid Henry
Francesca Simon · Tony Ross
First published in 1994, Horrid Henry is a chapter book by Francesca Simon for children aged 6 to 9. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. Its themes include humour and family.
Chapter Book1994
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Andy Stanton
Ages 7–10
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Andy Stanton · David Tazzyman
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by David Tazzyman. A useful choice for reading about humour and justice.
Chapter Book2006
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
Ages 8–11
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates by Liz Pichon is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour, family and creativity.
Chapter Book2011
Kid Normal
Greg James
Ages 8–12
Kid Normal
Greg James
First published in 2017, Kid Normal is a novel by Greg James for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include humour, courage and friendship.
Novel2017
Revolting Rhymes
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–10
Revolting Rhymes
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
For readers interested in humour, compare Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10.
Poetry1982
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here
Michael Rosen
Ages 6–10
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here
Michael Rosen · Quentin Blake
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here by Michael Rosen is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. A useful choice for reading about humour and family.
Poetry1983
Who Let the Gods Out?
Maz Evans
Ages 9–12
Who Let the Gods Out?
Maz Evans
For readers interested in humour, adventure and courage, compare Who Let the Gods Out? by Maz Evans. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
Novel2017
The Ghost of Thomas Kempe
Penelope Lively
Ages 8–12
The Ghost of Thomas Kempe
Penelope Lively
First published in 1973, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe is a novel by Penelope Lively for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include wonder, heritage and humour.
Novel1973
The Secret of Platform 13
Eva Ibbotson
Ages 8–12
The Secret of Platform 13
Eva Ibbotson
The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson is a novel for children aged 8 to 12. A useful choice for reading about wonder, adventure and humour.
Novel1994
Truckers
Terry Pratchett
Ages 9–13
Truckers
Terry Pratchett
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: Truckers, a novel by Terry Pratchett. It connects with adventure, humour and courage.
Novel1989
The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
Ages 10–14
The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
Choose The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett for children aged 10 to 14. This novel is shelved with books about courage, humour and self-reliance.
Novel2003
Just William
Richmal Crompton
Ages 8–12
Just William
Richmal Crompton
For readers interested in humour and adventure, compare Just William by Richmal Crompton. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1922
Madame Doubtfire
Anne Fine
Ages 10–14
Madame Doubtfire
Anne Fine
For readers interested in family and humour, compare Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. It is a novel for children aged 10 to 14.
Novel1987
Goggle-Eyes
Anne Fine
Ages 9–13
Goggle-Eyes
Anne Fine
Goggle-Eyes, a novel by Anne Fine, is selected for children aged 9 to 13. Compare it with other books exploring family and humour.
Novel1989
Flour Babies
Anne Fine
Ages 10–14
Flour Babies
Anne Fine
First published in 1992, Flour Babies is a novel by Anne Fine for children aged 10 to 14. Its themes include family, perseverance and humour.
Novel1992
Krindlekrax
Philip Ridley
Ages 8–11
Krindlekrax
Philip Ridley
On the shelf for children aged 8 to 11: Krindlekrax, a novel by Philip Ridley. It connects with courage, humour and friendship.
Novel1991
Mr. Tickle
Roger Hargreaves
Ages 2–5
Mr. Tickle
Roger Hargreaves
Mr. Tickle, a picture book by Roger Hargreaves, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. Compare it with other books exploring humour and imagination.
Picture Book1971
Claude in the City
Alex T. Smith
Ages 5–8
Claude in the City
Alex T. Smith
Claude in the City, a chapter book by Alex T. Smith, is selected for children aged 5 to 8. Compare it with other books exploring humour and adventure.
Chapter Book2011
Mr Majeika
Humphrey Carpenter
Ages 6–9
Mr Majeika
Humphrey Carpenter
Choose Mr Majeika by Humphrey Carpenter for children aged 6 to 9. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour and wonder.
Chapter Book1984
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog
Jeremy Strong
Ages 7–10
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog
Jeremy Strong
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10. A useful choice for reading about humour and family.
Chapter Book1996
Pongwiffy
Kaye Umansky
Ages 7–10
Pongwiffy
Kaye Umansky
For readers interested in humour and imagination, compare Pongwiffy by Kaye Umansky. It is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10.
Chapter Book1988
Awful End
Philip Ardagh
Ages 8–11
Awful End
Philip Ardagh · David Roberts
For readers interested in humour and adventure, compare Awful End by Philip Ardagh. It is illustrated by David Roberts. It is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11.
Chapter Book2000
Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors
Steve Cole
Ages 6–9
Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors
Steve Cole
First published in 2005, Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors is a chapter book by Steve Cole for children aged 6 to 9. Its themes include adventure and humour.
Chapter Book2005
Bunny vs Monkey
Jamie Smart
Ages 7–11
Bunny vs Monkey
Jamie Smart
Choose Bunny vs Monkey by Jamie Smart for children aged 7 to 11. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour and adventure.
Chapter Book2014
Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties
Humza Arshad
Ages 8–12
Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties
Humza Arshad
First published in 2019, Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties is a chapter book by Humza Arshad for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include humour, courage and friendship.
Chapter Book2019
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Zanib Mian
Ages 7–10
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Zanib Mian
Choose Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian for children aged 7 to 10. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour, family and friendship.
Chapter Book2019
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
Terry Deary
Ages 8–12
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
Terry Deary · Martin Brown
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors, a chapter book by Terry Deary, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Martin Brown. Compare it with other books exploring humour and heritage.
Chapter Book1993
Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
Konnie Huq
Ages 8–11
Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
Konnie Huq
On the shelf for children aged 8 to 11: Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World, a chapter book by Konnie Huq. It connects with humour, creativity and friendship.
Chapter Book2019
Fortunately, the Milk
Neil Gaiman
Ages 7–10
Fortunately, the Milk
Neil Gaiman · Chris Riddell
First published in 2013, Fortunately, the Milk is a chapter book by Neil Gaiman for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by Chris Riddell. Its themes include humour, imagination and adventure.
Chapter Book2013
Anisha, Accidental Detective
Serena Patel
Ages 8–11
Anisha, Accidental Detective
Serena Patel
Anisha, Accidental Detective by Serena Patel is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour, family and friendship.
Chapter Book2020
The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler
Gene Kemp
Ages 8–12
The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler
Gene Kemp
First published in 1977, The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler is a novel by Gene Kemp for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include friendship, humour and justice.
Novel1977
The Exiles
Hilary McKay
Ages 9–12
The Exiles
Hilary McKay
Choose The Exiles by Hilary McKay for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about family and humour.
Novel1991
Worzel Gummidge
Barbara Euphan Todd
Ages 7–10
Worzel Gummidge
Barbara Euphan Todd
Choose Worzel Gummidge by Barbara Euphan Todd for children aged 7 to 10. This classic is shelved with books about humour and imagination.
Classic1936
Jennings Goes to School
Anthony Buckeridge
Ages 8–12
Jennings Goes to School
Anthony Buckeridge
For readers interested in humour and friendship, compare Jennings Goes to School by Anthony Buckeridge. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1950
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
Louise Rennison
Ages 13–16
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
Louise Rennison
Choose Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison for readers aged 13+. This novel is shelved with books about humour and friendship.
Novel1999
Sky in the Pie
Roger McGough
Ages 7–11
Sky in the Pie
Roger McGough
First published in 1983, Sky in the Pie is a poetry collection by Roger McGough for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include humour and imagination.
Poetry1983
Gargling with Jelly
Brian Patten
Ages 7–11
Gargling with Jelly
Brian Patten
Gargling with Jelly by Brian Patten is a poetry collection for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour and imagination.
Poetry1985
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
Ages 5–9
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
Choose Silly Verse for Kids by Spike Milligan for children aged 5 to 9. This poetry collection is shelved with books about humour.
Poetry1959
The Owl and the Pussycat
Edward Lear
Ages 3–7
The Owl and the Pussycat
Edward Lear
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 7: The Owl and the Pussycat, a poetry collection by Edward Lear. It connects with humour, wonder and adventure.
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