There's a new kid on the block, and boy, that kid is tough, that new kid punches hard, that new kid plays real rough, that new kid's big and strong, with muscles everywhere, that new kid tweaked my arm, that new kid pulled my hair.

Open this book to any page and begin your exploration. Here are more than 100 poems about things you may never have thought about before. Turn the pages and be introduced to jellyf ish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, a boneless chicken, and the very unexpected new kid

A brand new series from the home of humour for children! Inventions is all about weird, wild and frankly bonkers inventions. Some that never made out of the inventor's brain, some that never made it off the drawing board and some that really shouldn't have made it but did!

Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and a great gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about your favorite fantasy creatures. Unicorns, Mermaids, and Mad Libs will bring your favorite fantasy creatures to life right before your PART OF THE BODY (PLURAL)! With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about magical monsters, including everything from whimsical fairies and fierce centaurs, this book will enchant any reader! Play alone, in a group, or in a mermaid's cove! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Unicorns, Mermaids, and Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about fantasy creatures! - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

The long and complicated story of ancient Rome is told as never before - without being long or complicated! 10 comic-strip capers deliver the dreadful details from that terrible and tyrannical era. Readers are taken on a blood soaked tour from Romulus and Remus to Caligula and Cassius.

The Simpsons are slammin' in this gut-bustin', sidesplitting, spine-bursting, page-turning collection of "Simpsational" comedy. Full color.

Find out how the pope got confused with a potato, about the footballer who ate the ref's notebook and why it is a terrible idea to have your name and date of birth tattooed on your neck, in this splendid romp through the most impressive mistakes, blunders, misunderstandings, faux pas, howlers and universal truths that are not true at all, from the magnificently witty pen of Mr Philip Ardagh. 'Who else but Philip Ardagh could bring you such an enjoyable compendium of buffoonery? "Howlers, Blunders and Random Mistakery" is essential, laugh-out-loud reading' - "The Independent".

An eleven-year-old boy named Robert voices typical--and not so typical--middle-grade concerns in this unique, memorable collection of hilarious poems. His musings cover the usual stuff, like pizza, homework, thank-you notes, and his annoying older sister. In addition, he speculates about professional wrestling for animals, wonders why no one makes scratch-and-sniff fart stickers, designs the ultimate roller coaster (complete with poisonous spiders), and deconstructs the origins of a new word, snarpy. A playful layout and ingenious graphics extend the wry humor that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

Billy's scared of the dark, so he's trying hard to stay awake ALL night. But then he hears a squeaky little voice and notices some tiny purple footprints. Not only that, SOMETHING has ATTACKED his cheese sandwich. What could it be? Does Billy dare find out? Meet Billy and the Mini Monsters in this laugh-out-loud adventure series for young readers, with colourful illustrations throughout. Perfect for reluctant and newly independent readers growing in confidence, Billy and the Mini Monsters are back in paperback! Look out for awesome new editions of old favourites and exciting new adventures in 2020 and 2021!

The third and final edge-of-your-seat adventure in Maz Evans's laugh-out-loud funny Vi Spy series! PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: 'Twists, turns, spies and surprises. What more do you want? Tears? Laughter? Maz Evans delivers them all.' FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE 'Vi Spy: Licence to Chill is brilliant - knockabout, laugh-a-minute, heartfelt fun' ROSS MONTGOMERY 'Wildly hilarious' THE GUARDIAN Vi has tried to save the Earth before ... and failed. Now, her world faces a terrible threat: her Gran is seriously ill. Time is not on their side. And with the world's number one enemy laughing at them from space, Vi and her family blast off on an adventure that is truly out of this world ... IT'S PURE GOLD! The third and final book in a brilliant middle-grade comedy adventure series; book 1, Vi Spy: Licence to Chill, was shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards From the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out? series; book 1 shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize A laugh-out-loud funny, high-octane spy story perfect for readers aged 8 and up Perfectly combines humour and heart: addresses the realities of being caught between divorcing parents Praise for the WHO LET THE GODS OUT? series: 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS 'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS '[A] relentlessly witty, fast-paced middle grade adventure' M.G. LEONARD

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.

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.

Wat is klein en rooi en kan dadelik vir jou se wat 578 x 346 is? ’n Tamatie met ’n sakrekenaar. Wat is bruin en harig en maak op volmaannagte “pie-po-pie-po”? ’n Brandweerwolf. Wat is deurskynend en ruik soos wortels? ’n Hasie-burp. Wat het gebeur met die seesiek lemoen? Hy’t ’n naartjie geword. Wat is die toppunt van stadig? As jy ’n uur vat om tweeminuut-noedels gaar te maak. Lus om die jongklomp te laat lag? Hierdie lawwe versameling met 1 001 grappe sal kinders ure lank laat skaterlag. Daar is blondinegrappe, skoolgrappe, grillerige grappe, gloeilampgrappe, lawwe rympies, snaakse se goed, kopkrappers en olifantgrappe. Ure se pret gewaarborg!

What does a giant's foot feel like? How about a rotten egg, or a bumpy crocodile?

Find out in this book that's full of the most REVOLTING things to touch and feel!

What could be more appropriate than a book devoted to all the animals, what they eat, and their habitats. With everything from your favorite pets to wild animals to farm animals?"Animals, Animals, Animals Mad Libs Junior" is perfect for the animal lover in all of us

Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Bet you didn't know that he had an official sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat was after each match! Siblings Paige and Turner do-and they've collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the legendary boxer and civil rights activist, from his childhood and the spark of his boxing career to his time as heavyweight champion of the world. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld's upbeat illustrations, Muhammad Ali Was a Chicken! is an authoritative, accessible and one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman's signature zany sense of humour.

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Bard's hometown with history's most horrible headlines: Stratford-upon-Avon edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the historical town of Shakespeare's birthplace. From why fleabites turned fatal and what bloody battles took place there to why locals lob cheese in the river. It's all in Horrible Histories: Stratford-upon-Avon: 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!

What could be better for kids in the backseat on those long car trips? Highlighting some of Americaas most popular travel destinations, "Summer Fun Mad Libs Junior" is perfect for those long road trips.

Billy's Mini Monsters really want to go to school with him. But Billy really doesn't want them to. He's got enough trouble with the school bully, Basil Brown. But perhaps having MONSTERS around will be more helpful than Billy imagines... Meet Billy and the Mini Monsters in this laugh-out-loud adventure series for young readers, with colourful illustrations throughout. Perfect for reluctant and newly independent readers growing in confidence, Billy and the Mini Monsters are back in paperback! Look out for awesome new editions of old favourites and exciting new adventures in 2020 and 2021!

Packed with the silly jokes that kids love, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and more, Just Joking will be presented in National Geographic Kids' colourful, photo-driven style. Laughing animals, funny people, and other colourful photos are paired with each joke, adding an extra laugh on each page. National Geographic Kids' signature square trim size and candy-coloured palette make this fun-filled book perfect for tossing into a backpack to share with friends at school or camp.

What happens to a vampire when he dies? How does somebody become a werewolf? How can you protect yourself from witches? All of these questions and more are answered in this book, which will finally give you all the information you ever wanted to know about ghosts, zombies, monsters and all kinds of creepy-crawly creatures that give us the heebie-jeebies. Full of tips, anecdotes and trivia - and delightfully illustrated by Axel Scheffler - Paul van Loon's Horror Handbook is a fun and fascinating reference book for all fans of scary stories and things that go bump in the night.

Ever wondered how a telephone works? or what it sounds like in outer space? Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about sound in this humorous, comic book science series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a labrador with golden hearing, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter... Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.