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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Humour & jokes
Can Betty buy a bit of butter and bake it in a batter? This is a
tongue twister. The answer to this question does not really matter.
The point is to try to say it out loud without making a mistake.
Read this book to learn why tongue twisters seem to cause your
tongue to twist! This full-color nonfiction reader will engage
students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms
and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a
table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy
skills. This book aligns with national and state standards and
features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep grade 2 students
engaged in learning.
"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of Revolutionary War
hero and spy Nathan Hale"--Provided by publisher.
The goofiest, silliest, funniest knock-knock joke book for kids
(and that's no joke)! Get ready for a knock-knock knockout with
this hilarious book of fun! Filled with hundreds of the funniest,
family-friendly, rib-tickling jokes and cool doodle illustrations,
My First Knock-Knock Jokes is the first BIG collection of silly,
easy-to-read knock-knock jokes for kids. Budding comedians and
early learners will be rolling on the floor with endless hours of
laughs, giggles and groans! Orange you glad you found this joke
book? Perfect for: The whole family - made for kids ages 5-7 and
8-10, but offers clean, nonstop fun for the entire family!New and
early readers - goofy, easy-to-read jokes help engage reluctant and
beginner readers, helping them gain confidence and build reading
comprehension and vocabularyScreen-free time - lots of laughs for
road trips, vacations, sleepovers, familiy game nights, school bus
rides, and more!Funny gifts for kids - this awesome book makes a
great gift for girls and boys, holiday stocking stuffers for kids,
birthdays, Easter baskets, white elephant, and ChristmasBonus
activity fun - learn how to write your own knock-knock jokes with
space in the back of the book!Knock, knock. Who's there? Hal. Hal
who? Hal will you know if you don't let me in? Knock, knock. Who's
there? Conrad. Conrad who? Conrad-ulations! That was a good joke!
Have fun with comics and Pokemon in this amazing activity book!
Includes stickers, stencils and an exclusive Pikachu pencil topper.
Join your Pokemon pals and get creative! Dive into action-packed
comics and use stickers and stencils as you solve: puzzles
challenges mazes and many more fun activities! Featuring Pokemon
from the latest Nintendo Switch games, Pokemon Sword & Shield.
Includes stickers and stencils, plus an exclusive Pikachu pencil
topper!
For adventurous readers of all ages... a book of nonsense, old and
new... a playful text, like a game to share, a challenge... an
absurd-word wrangle-mangle, a story-stew... This beautifully
presented and fully illustrated new collection presents many
English-language favourites, some old and some newly made, to try
twisting your tongue to. Dip in and out, or attempt to read all the
way to the end in one sitting. The word gatherings get harder as
the book goes on, but each gets easier, of course, once you have a
go... Read these words carefully and out loud. Follow the book's
path as it turns and twists, as it stoops and stumbles. Keep up as
it baffles your brain and shifts your senses. Try saying them as
fast as you can. Delight in the confusion and test yourself. You'll
soon get the hang of it. Can you read this book? We look forward to
finding out.
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The Brain-Bending Basics
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Kjartan Poskitt; Illustrated by Philip Reeve, Rob Davis, Trevor Dunton
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MURDEROUS MATHS: The Brain-Bending Basics is full of facts, tricks
and tips to give children a roller coaster overview into the
utterly nutty world of maths. With a fabulous brand-new cover
design for 2019 and simple explanations and hilarious characters to
guide them through, children can: learn to become mathematical
masters discover all about the impossible race find out how numbers
can have superpowers - and more! Illustrated by Philip Reeve,
Trevor Dunton and Rob Davis and presented in a bold, funky and
accessible way so children can find out why maths is marvellous, a
new generation of Kjartan Poskitt fans will be able to discover the
world of MURDEROUS MATHS. Get ready to be amazed!
365 sidesplitting jokes for budding comedians! Curated by the
editors of Highlights, this uproarious humor collection features
wholesome jokes the whole family can enjoy. Kids ages 6-9 love
jokes-reading them, learning them and sharing them-and this
collection of jokes and riddles is guaranteed to bring them hours
of laugh-out-loud fun. What does a duck eat with soup? Quackers, of
course! This humor collection will keep jokesters entertained with
age-appropriate jokes in a wide range of kid-friendly topics like
animals, school, travel and food. Fun black-and-white cartoons add
to the 128 pages of silliness. Joke books encourage kids to read
for fun and provide screen-free entertainment for road trips, rainy
days and more-a great option for reluctant readers! Plus, sharing
jokes with friends and family isn't just fun; wordplay found in
jokes and riddles boosts young readers' language skills. Telling
jokes also helps kids build confidence and social-emotional skills
to help them succeed in school.
Did you know that 32 pigeons have received medals for wartime
valor? And a dog named Laika was the very first creature in space?
Did you know that there is an island in Japan entirely overrun by
bunnies? And -- for a brief time -- rats adorned with ribbons were
a popular lap pet in upper-class London? In Andy Warner's Oddball
Histories: Pests and Pets, you can find out more than you ever
thought possible about creatures both cute and weird, both large
and small, while discovering new stories about human history from
the perspective of our animal companions. Did you know that bees
communicate with each other using special dances? Or that a popular
anime called Rascal the Racoon may be largely responsible for
Japan's huge raccoon population? Packed with incredible facts and
charming stories like these, this is the perfect book for curious
readers.
Gather 'round the campfire for s'more Cuphead adventures! An
original novel based on the award-winning and visually stunning
Cuphead video game, featuring twenty original illustrations and an
interactive treasure hunt. School's out, which can only mean one
thing: camp! Cuphead has been looking forward to going to Camp
Hootenholler for ages. He can't wait to shoot some archery, swim in
the lake, and sit around and do nuthin' at all. When he and his
best buds, Mugman and Ms. Chalice, arrive, they learn about the
camp's bitter rivalry with their neighbors, Camp Punchafink, and
discover that a menacing mountain, Glumstone the Giant, is watching
over both camps, ready to bring down a fierce punishment upon
whichever camp gets on its bad side! Before long, the two camps go
head-to-head in an all-out prank war. But one night, after a
midnight raid on the Punchafinks, Cuphead and his friends wake the
grumpy and powerful Glumstone. Yikes! Glumstone the Giant, amused,
tells them that he's never heard of any "curse," but that it gives
him an idea. Glumstone is tired of being disturbed by the camps'
hijinx, so he decides that whichever camp loses the annual
Camp-etition will have to shut down. Can the Hootenhollers rally
together to take down the Punchafinks, or will the campers be sent
packing? Includes over 20 never-before-seen illustrations drawn by
Oscar Martin and Julian Alvarez that feature hidden items for an
interactive treasure hunt! Cuphead in a Mountain of Trouble is the
second book in an original series and perfect for players of
Cuphead, and readers of Hello Neighbor, Bendy and the Ink Machine,
and Five Nights at Freddy's. (c) 2020 StudioMDHR Entertainment Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Cuphead(TM), the Cuphead(TM) logo,
StudioMDHR(TM) and the StudioMDHR(TM) logo are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of StudioMDHR Entertainment Inc. throughout
the world.
Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents,
grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children
everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your
family! Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in
this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers. Whether
you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people
or incredible places, you'll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts
you'll ever need in the pages of this book. You won't want to put
it down! The perfect beginner's book for STEAM related topics. Look
out for more amazing fact books: Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old
Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing
Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 9 Year Old
Needs to Know
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.
Get ready to experience a whole new thrilling sequence of adventure
and discovery in the delightful, New York Times bestselling Phoebe
and Her Unicorn series by Dana Simpson. A new school year means
many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best
friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance
(lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!),
and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a
Unicornado! In fact, sometimes things get almost too magical.
Marigold's presence attracts pixies, talking birds, and a sphinx,
turning Phoebe's house into a magical sylvan glen. And Marigold
even briefly transforms Phoebe into a goblin. Whether they're
trick-or-treating, singing showtunes, or casting new spells, every
day for Phoebe and Marigold is an adventure thanks to the power of
friendship.
The newest collection of comics featuring Big Nate, who is now the
star of a new animated TV series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon.
Nate Wright's life kind of stinks. His dad's habit of handing out
healthy snacks ruins another Halloween. His frenemy Artur proves to
be the world's worst football teammate. And how does Todd Dunfy
have a girlfriend while Nate's still shockingly single? It isn't
fair...but Nate doesn't sweat it. Sidelined by a soccer injury, he
tries his hand at coaching. After Chad gets stuck with a cheeky
nickname, Nate decides to butt in. And when Gina takes over the
student lounge, Nate puts his best foot forward. Sweet! This
brand-new collection of Big Nate comics is a breath of fresh air.
So relax, kick your shoes off...and RELEASE THE HOUNDS!
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.
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The Inflatables
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Beth Garrod, Jess Hitchman; Illustrated by Chris Danger
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Welcome to the Have A Great Spray waterpark! There's slides, rides
and fried ice cream, but that's not the real attraction . . . Meet
Flamingo, Cactus, Donut and Watermelon - four inflatable pool
floats who live in an almost-forgotten pool next to the
Lost-and-Found office. They may have been left behind by their
original owners, but that hasn't stopped them becoming firm (well
actually quite squashy) friends. And of course there's Lynn too,
the traditional blue Lilo who has been floating around since the
park opened. She's been there, done that and got the puncture. But
things don't always go to plan when you're filled with air and live
in a park packed with pointy things. From Walter S. Lide - the
ruthless park owner - to Claws and Paws, the park's stray cats,
everyone is out to burst their bubble. With each day bringing a
fresh wave of drama, life with the inflatables is always guaranteed
to BLOW UP! Featuring TWO stories: Bad Air Day and Mission
Un-poppable. A funny, sunny, splash-tastic new series for readers
6+, featuring a gang of loveable pool floats! Perfect for fans of
The Bad Guys, Bad Kitty, Spongebob and Toy Story. "A pun-tastic,
abundantly silly graphic novel for 6+." The Guardian
Learn how to make mischief with this hilarious, fully illustrated
handbook. Clear step-by-step activities and annotated diagrams will
transform you into the mischief-maker that you've always wanted to
be. From turning your body into an orchestra, to making invisible
ink and rubber band catapults, it's all covered in this
comprehensive guide. The book includes top-secret DIY hacks to make
your own practical jokes, exasperating questions to ask adults and
top tips on how to get away with (almost) anything! Written by Mike
Barfield, the barmy brains behind The Ultimate Insult Generator,
The Element in the Room, and many more, who has over 25 years'
experience of working in TV, radio, books, newspapers and magazines
and also enjoys performing in schools, libraries, bookshops and
festivals all over the UK, often dressed as a giant housefly. The
Mischief Maker's Handbook is expertly illustrated by
Frankfurt-based illustrator Jan Buchczik, whose clients include The
New York Times, The Guardian and Vanity Fair. This book is sure to
make grown-ups groan, teachers tremble, siblings sigh and family
and friends freak out as it's packed-full with instructions and
hilarious tips throughout. Its chapters include: Make a Fake,
Flying Things and Flinging Things, Sneaky Science, Noisy Toys, Busy
Bodies, Mad Magic and Champion Challenges.
This Minecraft joke book is Notch humour. You will have so much fun
blowing things up, causing fires and other forms of destruction
through the jokes in this book. Why did the zombie cross the road?
To eat you. Why did the villager fail maths? He had a mental block.
There once was a snow golem called Hannah. She wore a bright yellow
bandana. One sunny day, She melted away, Because she made her way
into a Savanna. Never a dull moment again with this book in your
bag. Amaze, outwit and give your friends belly cramps with this
laugh out loud compendium of the best jokes, riddles, limericks,
tongue-twisters and so much more. But remember, never hug a
creeper!
The definitive biography of Marvel legend Stan Lee, now adapted for
young readers. Stan Lee's extraordinary life was as epic as the
superheroes he co-created, from the Amazing Spider-Man to the
Mighty Avengers. His ideas and voice are at the heart of global
culture, loved by millions of superhero fans around the world. In
this young adult edition of Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel,
award-winning cultural historian Bob Batchelor offers an in-depth
and complete look at this iconic visionary. Batchelor explores how
Lee, born in the Roaring Twenties and growing up in the Great
Depression, capitalized on natural talent and hard work to become
the editor of Marvel Comics as a teenager. Lee went on to introduce
the world to heroes that were complex, funny, and fallible, just
like their creator and just like all of us. Featuring amazingly
detailed illustrations by artist Jason Piperberg, the young adult
edition of Stan Lee also includes new details from Stan Lee's life,
like how he became a pioneer in crafting female and
African-American superheroes and his crucial role in establishing
one of the world's most popular film franchises in history. Candid,
authoritative, and absorbing, this is the biography of a man who
revolutionized culture by creating new worlds and heroes that will
entertain for generations to come.
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Hurricanes!
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Marcie Aboff; Illustrated by Aleksandar Sotirovski; Edited by (consulting) Susan Cutter
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