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Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in
consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating
book reveals what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome,
from washing clothes in wee to snacking on dormice . . . and even
fighting in gladiatorial combat! Packed with facts and fantastic
illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient
Rome is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history.
A brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator
of Mini Rabbit. Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things.
Rushing here, rushing there. He has no time to stop, and he
definitely doesn't have time to get lost. Luckily Mouse is on hand
to help. Mouse is not busy. Mouse is not busy at all. Mouse has all
the time in the world to admire and appreciate the world around
him. As this unlikely duo pair up to help Pigeon find his way home,
Mouse wonders if he might be able persuade Pigeon to stop and look
at the world around him too... A witty and exquisitely illustrated
new picture book about appreciating the little things in life from
award-winning illustrator and creator of Mini Rabbit, John Bond.
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! From
chairs and stairs to hooks and books, balls of string and bells to
ring, these two chaotic creatures quickly cause mischief in every
room. But are those footsteps they can suddenly hear? Easy to read
and full of familiar words for early readers, this story brings Dr.
Seuss's unique blend of rhyme, rhythm, repetition and classic
humour to the home environment.
Brilliantly boredom-busting games and activities for 7+ kids from
the star of The Great British Bake Off, MATT LUCAS! The brand-new,
boredom-busting book of GAMES from multi-award-winning actor and
comedian MATT LUCAS - star of The Great British Bake Off and
creator of Thank You, Baked Potato, an official UK download
chart-topper. As seen on The One Show! With laugh-out-loud artwork
from Sarah Horne, illustrator of the bestselling Charlie Changes
into a Chicken. Perfect for readers age 7+ Packed with fun-filled
games to play with groups, families or on your own, plus
mind-boggling facts and stats about your favourites games and
sports, this very, very, very, very, very, very, very silly book
has EVERYTHING you need for hours of fun and creativity! So what
are you waiting for? Come and join the fun! Also available: My Very
Very Very Very Very Very Very Silly Book of Jokes My Very Very Very
Very Very Very Very Silly Book of Pranks
Discover all the foul facts about the history of the mythological
land with history's most horrible headlines: Greek edition. The
master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to
the Groovy Greeks. From why girls ran about naked pretending to be
bears to why doctors tasted their patients' earwax. It's all in
Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks: 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!
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Awful Egyptians
(Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
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Discover all the foul facts about the Awful Egyptians with
history's most horrible headlines. All the Awful Egyptians' most
horrible facts ready for readers to uncover, including: why the
Egyptian people worshipped a dung beetle which pharaoh married her
grandfather and what the 'Shepherd of the Royal Backside' had to
do! * fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible 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!
Children love telling jokes to their friends and family, and these
jokes are easy to read and easy to remember. Perfect for beginner
readers who delight in fun wordplay. What's grey and wobbly? A
jellyphant. What do you get if you cross a sheep with a kangaroo? A
woolly jumper.
If you could talk to animals, what would you ask?
'What are your top tips for catching prey, Tiger?'
'How do you help yourself to honey, Honey Badger?'
'Why do you howl, Wolf?
Get familiar with 10 fierce and furry beasts as they step up to the mic
and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods,
and more. Each animal has its own story to tell... and its own attitude!
In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a
question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging
illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or
any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour!
Features 'interviews' with a tiger, wolf, honey badger, giant
armadillo, lion, jaguar, giant anteater, snow leopard, polar bear, and
three-toed sloth. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered
species and their habitats.
Tons of tricky tongue twisters will have kids laughing over and
over again in this companion to Laugh Attack and Knock Knock! This
hilarious humour collection contains over 1,000 kid-friendly tongue
twisters, riddles, and cartoons, covering a variety of topics. With
funny phrases about animals, school, travel, and more, kids will
amuse themselves-and their friends and family-with this ultimate
tongue twister collection.
Times are tough for Santa. He's tightened his belt, made the
reindeer redundant and now it's time to get a second job. But
finding work is not easy at all, even if you're Santa - he tries
being a waiter, a party entertainer, and even works in a call
centre. He finally finds the perfect job to be useful to the
community - the bin man! Santa discovers that waste can conceal
wonderful gifts, and he is soon back on his sled delivering toys
made from recycled materials. When Santa finds some lost letters
from years ago in the bin, begging to meet him, he sets out to find
their owner. Will he be able to find them and finally grant their
wish before Christmas Day? Hilarious and heartwarming, Santa Gets a
Second Job is the perfect present for Santa fans of all ages from
Michele D'Ignazio and Sergio Olivotti.
Rampaging Rugby is the first in the Stupendous Sports series, which
aims to do for sport what Horrible Histories did for Year 6 history
with Mr Simkin! Full of cartoons, player tips your coach won't tell
you, irreverent explanations, fascinating facts and plenty of
practical instruction. With a foreword and pro tips by former All
Black Conrad Smith, Rampaging Rugby promotes an understanding and a
love of the game for boy and girls, which is as much about the
spirit as the rules.
Tonight I fancy a flight, so I shuffle my short feathers and
jump... Take off on a night flight, have a monster's lunch, listen
to birdsong, shout out the Apatosaurus rap and check out Alexander
Fleming's petri dish. The read the note Cinderella left for her
Ugly Sisters! A spectacular debut collection from an exciting new
poet who is also a brilliant performer of her work in schools and
festivals.
A perfect size for little hands, this engaging sticker book will
delight and entertain young children for hours while they add lots
of funny hats to the friendly animal characters. With so much to
spot and talk about on every page, this is also a fun and
interactive way for children to develop their vocabulary.
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Hack and Whack
(Paperback)
Francesca Simon; Illustrated by Frances McKay
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Hack and Whack - two angelic looking Viking toddler twins - are on
the attack! As they go marauding around their village, upsetting
the apple carts, little do they know there is a force far more
powerful than they: their mum! The story ends on the terrible two
being plunged into a cold bath!Gloriously funny, slapstick, fast
paced action from the queen of funny.
The hugely successful Football Superstars series launches the
ultimate joke book, filled with hundreds of the most hilarious
football gags around! What's more, Football Superstars: Football
Jokes Rule features page after page of hilarious pictures, with
loads of anecdotes and fun throughout. Get ready to titter and roar
with laughter with this sidesplitting joke book - perfect for
encouraging young football fans to read by themselves or with
friends.
A collection of silly verses about various creatures that live in the ocean, including crabs, swordfish, whales, and polar bears.
Times are tough for Santa. He's tightened his belt, made the
reindeer redundant and now it's time to get a second job. But
finding work is not easy at all, even if you're Santa - he tries
being a waiter, a party entertainer, and even works in a call
centre. He finally finds the perfect job to be useful to the
community - the bin man! Santa discovers that waste can conceal
wonderful gifts, and he is soon back on his sled delivering toys
made from recycled materials. When Santa finds some lost letters
from years ago in the bin, begging to meet him, he sets out to find
their owner. Will he be able to find them and finally grant their
wish before Christmas Day? Hilarious and heartwarming, Santa Gets a
Second Job is the perfect present for Santa fans of all ages from
Michele D'Ignazio and Sergio Olivotti.
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