Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. A kid's life in prehistoric times might sound like fun, what with all those woolly mammoths and massive stone circles, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from living in a cave and hunting wild boar to being forced down mines to collect flint... and even eating butter kept in a bog! Probably the first book about Prehistoric Times to feature roller skates and doughnuts, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history! Brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Aztec Age.

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place —- a pigeon! But you’ve never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler’s temper tantrum.

Mo Willems is a six-time Emmy Award–winning writer and animator for Sesame Street and the creator of Cartoon Network’s Sheep in the Big City. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.

Discover all the foul facts about the history of air travel with history's most horrible headlines: in-flight edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the skies. From the Chinese prisoners who were sent up on kites and the brave but foolish failures who jumped from a height on home-made wings to the first real successes of the Montgolfier balloon and the Wright Brothers' powered flight. It's all in Horrible Histories: Up in the Air: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the history of one of Great Britain's Celtish nations with history's most horrible headlines: Welsh edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Wales. From why Druids split humans in half and how the Normans outwitted the Welsh with a lump of ham to how an army of Welsh mums fought off the French once and for all. It's all in Horrible Histories: Wales: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

This is another very special Bellissima book written for kids, this time for who are either in the hospital, going to the hospital or who are just plain hospital kids. The book is intended to be real, but at the same time be funny and entertaining and allow a hospital kid to express what he or she is feeling about everything and to make the best of their hospital stay. Penelope Dyan has an affinity for kids and feels what their hearts are saying. This is her way to help just a little bit. A former teacher of grades k-3 and an attorney, Dyan's book 'Surfer Girl' was the winner of best teen book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival. Penelope Dyan's 'Surfer Girl' is also recognized by the Girls Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida and other numerous awards. Dyan is also a mother and grandmother and brings with her this added insight and expertise. So read and laugh and cry. Do it all with this funny little book of 'Poetry For Kids.' The profits from this book (both hardcover and soft cover) will be going to a very special hospital kid named Kourtney. If you would like to know more about Kourtney read Diagnosing Kourtney by Laura Najjar.

Do you know what 'park your jam on the frog' means? Fancy some ognib? What rhymes with 'circus'? ...plus many more amazing things you never knew about words. Have hours of fun wixing up your murds with this hilarious book, packed full of rhymes, puns, games, jokes, gibberish and more.

Edward Lear's delightful nonsense verse is as fresh and fun now as it has always been. This brilliant collection from 1900 is illustrated by the peerless L. Leslie Brooke. It contains: 'The Jumblies', 'The Owl and the Pussy-Cat', 'The Broom, the Shovel, the Poker and the Tongs', 'The Duck and the Kangaroo', 'The Cummerbund', 'The Dong with a Luminous Nose', 'The New Vestments', 'Calico Pie', 'The Courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo' and 'Incidents in the Life of my Uncle Arly'. This color version has been carefully typeset to keep as close to the original as possible, faithfully reproducing the detailed black-and-white drawings and the six high-quality full-page color plates.

Do you know how long it would take you to drive to the sun? Or whether you'd like to go on a space vacation? Be truly amazed by these awesome facts about our planet, our solar system, and our universe!

Find out:

How long it would take you to drive to Pluto?

What the weather is like on Neptune?

How many tonnes of litter humans have left on the moon?

And did you know that next time you look up to the sky and see a shooting start it could actually be a pair of pants? On the ISS undies are ejected into space burning up in the Earth's atmosphere!

Find out hilarious, intriguing and ridiculous facts with this awesome book! Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)? Ready, set, BLAST OFF!

Have a laugh with this fantastically hilarious collection of football jokes! With puns, one liners, visual gags and plays on words, this book will have your friends, family and even pets laughing! Hilarious illustrations add to the fun. Contains over 100 good, clean jokes for all the family to enjoy.

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths. In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Inventions, will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is it true that t-shirts were invented because men couldn't sew on buttons? Were popsicles really invented by accident by an 11-year-old boy? Bubble wrap was supposed to be used as wallpaper, fact or fake? Could early cameras really take pictures of ghosts? Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

Silvia's Dad loves re-enacting Roman battles on Hadrian's Wall - unfortunately, he's stumbled through a one-way portal back to ancient Rome and dragged the whole family along for the ride. Silvia thought she was an ordinary schoolgirl - turns out, she's half-goddess. And wait until you meet the rest of her family: her uncle's raising an army, her mum's a warrior goddess and her dad ... well, he ends up turning to lava (don't ask). But it's Silvia who now has the fate of the world resting on her shoulders ... A laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitemnt and heart: perfect for fans of Who Let the Gods Out! Readers will go on a time-travel adventure - with a LARPing twist - as Silvia and her family are catapulted back to Ancient Rome Perfect for ages 8 and up PRAISE FOR PRINCESS BMX: 'Daft and delicious' GUARDIAN 'Quirky characters [and] a hilarious plot' BOOKTRUST 'Lots of adventure mixed with some very funny moments' PRIMARY TIMES

Valentine's Day means cards, candy, and laughter! This knock-knock joke book features classic puns and flaps with surprising reveals. Travel around the school, from art to music to gym, and crack jokes in each room! These Valentine's Day-themed jokes are perfect for the whole family and the flaps add a fun layer of visual humor. With new artwork from Steve Bjorkman, who has a unique ink art style and eye for visual comedy, this series is great for young comedians today. Knock, knock! Who's there? Igloo! Igloo who? Igloo my fingers together when I make Valentines!

The #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series is bringing giggles in time for the holidays! Get your little ones ready for Christmas with this beautifully illustrated, hilariously funny lift-the-flap joke book. A great activity book for little ones, including anyone looking for a boredom buster when home from school. Rob Elliott's Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series has sold more than 5 million copies. Now his fun-for-the-whole-family collection has been perfectly adapted for the youngest readers. Lift more than a dozen fun-shaped flaps to reveal jolly jokes and puns that keep your family merry all winter long! This bargain-priced paperback includes 13 Christmas jokes hand-selected for the youngest of comedians and illustrated in vibrant full color by Anna Chernyshova. Lift the flaps, find the punchlines, and never stop laughing! Rob Elliott is a trusted resource for funny jokes that are hugely popular with kids. As Brightly noted in a recommendation, his books have "knock-knock jokes, old classics, and even a few that you probably haven't heard yet, which is a kindness for parents everywhere."

Crazy jokes galore in this second Treehouse joke book from Andy Griffiths, with artwork by Terry Denton.

Find the perfect silly joke in this collection from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, the creators of the internationally bestselling Treehouse series.

Q: How do monkeys make toast?
A: They put it under a gorilla!
Q: What's grey and powdery?
A: Instant elephant mix!

From Bears to Birds, Penguins to Pirates, School to Space, The Treehouse Joke Book 2 is packed full of hilarious jokes and silly one-liners that will make anyone laugh their socks off. The perfect gift for any Treehouse fan, join Andy and Terry as they find the ideal joke for any occasion!

Poor old Mr. Peek the zookeeper has a bad start to his day. Will he notice what has gone wrong, or will he spread confusion throughout the zoo? (All ages)

When Mr. Peek puts on his son’s jacket by mistake, he starts to air all his insecurities as he goes on his daily rounds at the zoo. But unbeknownst to Mr. Peek, all the animals think he is talking about them! How will the unfortunate misunderstanding be cleared up? This debut picture book from a stunning new talent—winner of a Bologna Ragazzi Award—combines hilarious, distinctive illustrations with a fantastic story about how easily insecurities can spread.

'Never mind the kids, I've had an education from reading this book! ... Recommended for any budding scientists, eco-warriors or fans of weird facts' Rachel Riley, TV presenter and mathematician 'The best way to get out of being bored is discovering something new. The great thing about this book is it whizzes you off to a world of facts you had never heard of. Result: not being bored. Result!' Michael Rosen, Children's poet and author 'Every page bursting with fantastic facts you never thought you needed to know. Indispensable, planet-saving, fact-tastic fun for all the family!' Dallas Campbell, BBC Science presenter In this new book, TV science expert Dr Emily Grossman answers incredible and important questions about our natural world. You'll find out silly things like why some animals do square-shaped poos and which direction a dog is likely to face while weeing, but you'll also learn what climate change and wildlife loss are actually doing to our planet and what YOU can do to help. Covering a diverse range of key science topics, from human biology and animals and plants to the weather and space, Dr Emily shows readers why Earth is so weird and wonderfully great. Did you know there's a planet in our solar system where it actually rains diamonds? Imagine that! If you lived there, you'd always be picking them out of your hair, your pockets and probably your pants! Dr Emily also tackles Earth's BIGGEST problem: climate change. Through clear, sensitive explanations, you'll find out what is actually happening to our Earth and what this means for both humans and wildlife - and what we can all do to help! Written by TV science expert, STEM ambassador and advocate for women in science Dr Emily Grossman, this book will make your eyebrows rise, your jaw drop and your world WHIZZ! It will also give you hope about our future and how we can ALL make a difference. 'I love this book! It's funny, accessible and quirky and has exactly the right balance of questions and information to light the flame of scientific inquiry in young minds. A must-read for all budding young scientists' Lucy Hawking, Children's science author 'Since we got this book, all my kids want to talk about is diamond rain, tuna fish eyeballs and how to save the planet ... thank goodness Emily has written down the answers to their insatiably curious questions in a single handy and hilarious volume' Helen Arney, Science presenter, comedian and author Emily Grossman's first book Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered was shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020.

A funny, practical and ever-so timely guide to the NEWS for 8-12-year-olds. Find out how to understand and navigate 24/7 news, how to spot the facts from the fake . . . and what to do if the news becomes overwhelming. Perfect for fans of Matthew Syed's You Are Awesome and Rashmi Sirdeshpande's Dosh. It's never been easier to access the news; TV, radio, billboards, newspapers and endlessly buzzing on to the screens in our pockets. But with more and more news available, it's hard to know what to trust. Where do stories come from? What's real news and what's fake? And what role does social media play in all of this? Insightful, hands-on, essential and reassuring, Breaking News will help children navigate the peaks and pitfalls of our modern day news cycle, through laugh-out-loud text, amusing illustration and interactive activities. Praise for Breaking News: 'Newsflash: I loved it.' - Eoin Colfer, million-copy selling author of ARTEMIS FOWL 'A perfect read for any budding young journalists out there.' - Konnie Huq, TV presenter and author of the COOKIE! series 'Jam-packed with fascinating facts, this is a fantastically funny and much-needed guide to navigating the news.' - Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of DOSH

If you could go back in time and talk to famous villains from the past, what would you ask? Brave animal interviewer and author Andy Seed has adapted his incredible 'tranimalator' device into a time machine, allowing him to go back and talk to all kinds of figures from history! Get to know 10 famous villains who take a quick break from dastardly deeds to answer all sorts of (very nosy) questions about their actions and unique perspectives. Are they as wicked as we've been led to believe? Will Andy make it out alive? Discover the good, the bad, and the unexpected as each villain reveals the truth about their lives - and attempts to find out about the future! In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with engaging illustrations, perfect for reluctant readers and humour-seeking history fans. Featuring interviews with Blackbeard, Ivan the Terrible, Nero and more - plus bonus facts about the time period and its events. Perfect for fans of the Horrible Histories books, this series offers a fun, fresh take on history, featuring true stories from historical figures from across the world.