Humorous stories Books

WHO could have done the sparkly, squishy green poo that has appeared in little Bob McGrew’s zoo? One by one, the animals explain why it couldn’t possibly be theirs. Steve Smallman’s hilarious rhyming text contains all the anarchic humour of the picture...

Jack and his friends love to make cubbies, build Lego castles and play soccer. Wherever there's fun to be had, Jack will be there!    From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first chapter-book...

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Beach holiday!Join Billie B Brown in five favourite school holiday stories! Billie's School Holiday Stack contains: The Midnight Feast  The Perfect Present The Secret Message The Spotty...

Hello! It seems so easy to say, but what happens if you miss the chance to greet someone and then keep seeing that same person again and again. In this light-hearted, humorous story, Korean author Sung Mi Kim tells a story of increasingly awkward...

When a creative young boy goes to the beach, he sees it as a blank canvas for imagination and adventure. What starts as a sand castle becomes much, much more…

It so happens is a picture book like no other. When Albert impulsively decides to go on an adventure, he quickly finds himself in the middle of one wacky situation after another. But when Albert eventually encounters a Swiss Witch with a bizarre appetite...

Three Sardines on a Bench is a humorous and petite picture book. The story centres around three eccentric sardines sharing their views on the world; pontificating on strange matters and purporting to know things that the sardines obviously know nothing...

Sometimes the smallest actions can have the biggest consequences...crazy chaotic consequences! And... by talented French author/illustrator Phillip Jalbert is a fun and clever cautionary tale for young readers. Using a sequence of escalating events a...

Good Night, Baboon! stars one very cheeky baby baboon who’s just too jazzed to slumber as he bounces through a countdown of sleepy animals brushing their teeth, reading bedtime stories, until finally:   2 lazy llamas, all tucked in snug. Now look...

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Ball! Join soccer star Billie B Brown in her favourite soccer stories, with a bonus Hey Jack! football story! This collectible hardback contains: The Soccer Star The Grumpy Neighbour The...

Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!Grab this book and take a peek at all the monsters you will meet! Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Peggy races to help others!Peggy's legs help her to read and climb and jump and run with speed!When chaos breaks out during the school play, can Peggy – and her guide pet – save the...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Skelly learns how to try new things ... safely!Skelly’s scared to ride too fast.But when he does, he has a blast! Skelly's used to riding his scooter at his own pace. When he tries a...

A bright and sparkling new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics.In this exciting new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics, 10-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn best friend, Marigold, enjoy a series of...

Zips and Eeloo are two aliens who think they are experts in all things human, like making hummus! But they aren’t exactly the experts they claim to be. Will Zips and Eeloo have hummus after all, or just one big, mushy mess? This graphic novel is great...

He's chronically grumpy, but completely lovable. Meet Wolf: the anti-social anti-hero the world's been waiting for. Wolf is not a people person. Or an animal person. But he is a jelly bean person. And today, the only way to get them is by winning the...

He's chronically grumpy, but completely lovable. Meet Wolf: the anti-social anti-hero the world's been waiting for. How many friends does Wolf have? NONE. And that's just the way he likes it. But despite Wolf's best efforts to avoid people, they keep...

The PERFECT book for baby's first Christmas!The bells ring out, today is Christmas Day! Baubles drip rainbows in the morning light. Share in the delight of baby's very first Christmas in this gorgeous board book from bestselling creator Cheryl Orsini.

Now a hit animated series on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38...

Everyone is a turtle in Turtletown. So Teeny thinks she must be a turtle, too. But when Teeny sprouts feathers, she begins to wonder . . . is there a teeny possibility she's a . . . BIRTLE?  Tootie loves tag, but the other turtles in Turtletown...

The Gamer Girls love playing their newest racing video game, Fast Pursuit Horizon, together. But what happens when Lucy's cousin comes to visit and throws every thing out of control? This is the third book in the illustrated Gamer Girls...

A bedtime story for the little monster in all of us Getting ready for bed is a blast in Little Monster Says Goodnight, thanks to a relatable kid monster who does things, well . . . just a little differently. With Momster's help, Little Monster gets ready...

Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little are the Little Legends – and star footy players for the Fresca Bay Falcons! Join them on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules football.The Big Book of...

From the brilliant mind of writer, television star and comedian Shaun Micallef comes this hilariously familiar story about the bedtime struggle!    ‘Happy slumbers,’ whispered Father​as he left, but soon they startedhearing other sounds –...

In the thrilling second adventure of this hilarious middle-grade series, Batthew Aromascent's own fragrance house has been burgled – and it's up to him and his best friend Lavender to track down the thief!Candlenut’s famous fragrance houses have fallen...

Now a hit animated series on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38.Big Nate is a legend...

Matt Sprouts is back for another hilarious adventure! It’s been a few months since Matt defeated “the Curse,” and if you thought that was bad, get ready to meet Matt’s latest challenge—Nora the goat. Have you ever babysat a goat before? Trust us, you do...

In her second story from this hilarious graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Noodle decides to decorate the Big Tree!Noodle is an ARTY twig, and today, she's decorating the Big Tree. But her friends joined in – and now the Big Tree is a...

From the creators of the Real Pigeons series comes the next hilarious graphic novel starring Red Twig, who just might be magic!Red is THRILLED when he discovers that he can do magic! He's finally found something special he can do by himself. But is he...

Goosebumps meets Twilight Zone in this ridiculously funny new series from the illustrator of Last Kids on Earth! Welcome to Maddie and Clare's dead end street, where you'll find nothing ​but TROUBLE ... ...

After getting bullied at Figueroa Elementary, Stix Hart wants nothing more than to fly below the radar at middle school. He's heard all the horror stories, but none involved ghosts. On Stix's first day of sixth grade, his anxiety is off the...

Jack and his friends love birthday parties, camping holidays and building hide-outs. If there's an adventure to be had, Jack will be there!   From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first...

Looking for Alibrandi meets Arrested Development in this YA screwball comedy about a student exchange gone hilariously, criminally wrong. ★ WINNER of the Ampersand Prize! ★Maria Petranelli will do anything to get away from her overbearing...

Fans of Bad Guys will love this cinematically-illustrated story of a power-hungry shark trying to take over the world, with the help of his trusty sidekick, Blowfish. Sharkman is the boss of Sharkman Empire. He has everything: a driver, a chef, a chief...

The hilarious sequel to THE MOST BORING BOOK IN THE WORLD will have you dancing in your seat – but please, STOP! NO DANCING PLEASE! You wouldn't want to dance while reading a book, would you? Of course not. That's good. Because this...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Zorro learns how to listen to his tummy! Zorro loves food, but his snacks make a stink. What else could he eat? Let’s have a think! Zorro is a zombie who loves to snack in class,...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Milly learns that speaking up will save the day! When Milly’s left out of the monsters’ big day, they all work together to find a new way! When Milly's school hosts a party for Mother's...

Slice of Mallow is a funny and delightful graphic novel with three bite-sized stories! Dive into Mallow's world, where Mallow and his friends meet a ghost, visit space, and use a time machine, all complete with an adorable art style and cheeky humor...

In the second book of the colorful and imaginative Peculiar Woods series, Iggie and friends get to the bottom of the mystery of the Flooded City and team up to discover the fascinating secrets of their enchanted hometown.  Iggie and...

From the laugh-out-loud talent behind A Pizza with Everything on It, Kyle Scheele and Andy J. Pizza stir up yet another deliciously hilarious picture book adventure that will melt readers’ hearts.Embark on a quest for dessert that is...

A dazzling, fairy-filled adventure – with letters, flaps and a sprinkle of magic!It’s Zizzi Moonbeam’s first day as a party planner at Fairy HQ and she’s fizzing with excitement! Watch her whizz to the rescue to ensure every party runs smoothly... Rain...

In Stump's next adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series for young readers, he has a big problem: he is SO GRUMPY!Oh no – Stump's favourite splinter is missing! How terrible. Can Stump's twiggy friends help him get rid of his grumpy, or will he...

In Ziggy's next adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, she goes exploring – and discovers something incredible!The twiggy friends are having a pool party! But Ziggy Twig is a brave explorer, and she is sure she...

An enchanting collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics from New York Times bestselling author Dana Simpson. In this collection of Phoebe and her Unicorn comic strips, nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn friend,...

Join best friends Batthew and Lavender in this dazzling new mystery-adventure series set in the world of fragrance, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The Jane Doe Chronicles!   When the world’s largest and most pungent flower...

After accidentally injuring his neighbor, Matt Sprouts thinks he has "the Curse,” a hometown myth that ruins middle schoolers’ lives. To defeat the Curse, Matt decides he needs to solve the mystery—and FAST!—but that’s not easy to do when you’re entering...

The triumphant finale of the hilarious Cross Bones trilogy is here! Will this band of mischievous dog pirates finally find their life-changing treasure, or will their undercover feline crewmate bring them down once and...

Nibbles the book monster is back in a brand new board book full of first shapes!There are circles, squares and stars to spot.  And maybe one final, extra-special shape from him to you . . . A fun, rhyming, first introduction to...