Humorous stories Books

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...

In the heat of battle, a dragon took a bite … And now our brave fellow is a bottom-less knight!In the grand tradition of ridiculously funny picture books such as The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His...

Albert and Pickles – a lovable yet unlikely pair of besties – return in the second instalment of Maddie Frost's early reader graphic novel series, Wombats!; perfect for fans who laughed out loud reading Baloney and Friends, Narwhal and Jelly,...

The beloved characters from the best-selling School of Monsters series are back in this brand-new, super-size look-and-find exploration of what monsters do all day! Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible...

In this funny, feel-good first-pet book, one aspiring dog owner and her parents ponder-in wildly imaginative and hilarious detail-all the best and worst outcomes of bringing home more dogs than you can (literally) shake a stick at. A young girl...

Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure!Huxley has some pocket money...

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Back to school!Join Billie B Brown in five favourite school stories! Billie's Back to School Stack contains: The Best Project The Second Best Friend The Copycat Kid The Deep End The Honey Bees ...

The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about LETTERS, NUMBERS, SHAPES and WORDS – just for fun! The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for...

In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!When Ava and Jack’s parents agree to foster two young dragons, the siblings can’t believe their luck. But teaching a mischievous pair of...

A mystery poo has appeared but whose could it be? It's too colourful to be mine, says the elephant. It's too sparkly to be mine, says the fox. It's too... FLYING! to be mine, says the mouse. Can the bewildered...

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...

These classic Peanuts comics selected especially for kids will delight young readers with the adventures of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and friends.  These classic Peanuts comics by Charles Schulz feature...

Are you in the mood for an escape from ordinary life? Seeking tips for a daring getaway? On the lookout for thrilling tales of adventure and evasion? Well, this is the book for you!Write Fight Flee! is a collection of fiction and fun extra features that...

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 Premiership Pack...

‘Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.’ -- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!)   So … can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can...

For fans of Jon Klassen and Jory John comes this adorably mischievous picture book about naughty babies!Otis was a very loud baby. He would scream and shout and bang things together.  One day, when his mummy and daddy couldn't take it any longer,...

Based on the hit webcomic, Unfamiliar Volume 2 continues the exciting witchy adventures of Planchette and her new friends, Pinyon, Sun, and Babs. More magical mayhem ensues as Planchette and her new witch friends try to help a ghost bride rest...

Cat Ninja is back in an adventure-packed volume featuring new friends, old foes, and the Cat Lady who started it all! When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colors and practicing their Kat Fu, their leader sets...

A dazzling new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics by New York Times bestselling author Dana Simpson. Being best friends with a unicorn is truly incredible, as 10-year-old Phoebe Howell knows from experience. But what would it be like to...

In this colorful graphic novel, the Fry Guys—a team of three French fries—must do whatever it takes to defend their home against an invasion of evil UFO-nion Rings. ZZZAT! Ketchup blast. Ah, good grease. Waffle has always dreamed about adventure outside...

There's a mysterious new cat, Taro, in Peaches's neighborhood, and Peaches wants to be her friend!​ Pocket Peaches is an adorable, colorful graphic novel that is a perfect cozy tale with heartwarming laugh-out-loud moments. Peaches and her pals Mango...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Tish learns how to take a deep breath and dive in! All of the monsters can already swim, except for dear Tish, who's scared to go in. Every time Tish tries to paddle in the moat, she...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Zap learns how much his friends love him. Zap is a monster who comes from afar in a red rocket ship from a faraway star! Zap is an alien who doesn't speak the local language, and...

Big Dog and Little Dog go camping in this fun follow up to Sally Rippin and Lucinda Gifford's Big Dog, Little Dog.Big Dog can't wait to go camping with Little Dog for the first time and show him how it's done. Big Dog is very good at...

From classroom crushes and sibling squabbles to ill-advised bike stunts and pro wrestling capers, best friends Miles and Kevin are back for more adventures in this exciting collection of Crabgrass comics by Tauhid Bondia. Unsupervised is the second book...

The newest collection of comics featuring Big Nate, the star of the bestselling book series and the Emmy-nominated animated TV series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon.   Look out! Nate Wright and friends are headed for another round of fun, pranks,...

This exciting volume of Big Nate adventures includes all of the comics from Revenge of the Cream Puffs and What's a Little Noogie Between Friends? Two books in one! This bind-up features two books from the bestselling Big Nate series.Big Nate: Revenge of...

Knight Sir Louis is champion knight at Castle Sideways. But there's a problem - King Burt's precious home Castle Sideways has vanished! Where could it be? Who took it? And is it still sideways? Louis, with his friends Clunkalot, Catalogue and Pearlin,...

Shhh, listen. Do you hear that? Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother.   They've traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines. And now they're here at the doorstep, a cheesy gift in one hand, the other poised for a pinch on the...

Roy is an ordinary bird in every way. He is not the biggest, or the smallest. His squawk is not the loudest or the quietest. He even follows the same football team as everyone else. He was very normal except for one thing – he has ARMS...

In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!   Pack your bags – it’s time for Dragon Camp! Ava and Jack are excited for an adventure in the High Country with...

In her first story from this hilarious graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Noodle wants to make some art!   Noodle isn’t just a twig – she’s an ARTIST too. And she knows exactly what she wants to paint. There’s just one problem:...

In Ziggy's first adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series for young readers, she wants to find some treasure!    Ziggy Twig wants to to prove she’s an awesome explorer, and there's one thing explorers are great at: finding...

In Stump's first adventure in this hilarious and sweet graphic novel series, he is having some pretty big feelings. Luckily, he's got some great friends by his side!Stump is having a feeling. A feeling he calls ‘GREAT SADNESS’, because he used to live in...

In the first hilarious adventure in this early graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Red Twig loves giving surprises!Red is a WILD TWIG who loves surprising his friends. So when he jumps out and yells ‘SURPRISE’ at his friends, he expects them...

A magical funny pizza-filled adventure about a boy who discovers a suitcase of incredible magic potions in his attic - could this the answer to saving his dad's pizza shop?

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for?  BRILLIANT ACTIVITIES!    Get ready for some colouring fun with Billie B Brown and all her friends! Inside this book are lots and lots of brilliant activities, from mazes and word finds to...

Moving to a new town can be a scary experience, especially when all of your things begin to come alive! In this whimsical, thrilling new series, a lonely boy named Iggie forms an unlikely band of heroes to overcome adversity and discover the importance...

From Olivia Jaimes comes a new spin on the beloved classic Nancy cartoon that will delight middle grade readers. For the first time, cartoonist Olivia Jaimes is releasing a collection of her most recent syndicated comic strips specifically selected and...

Meems and Feefs are ferrets from the planet Ferretonia. When they secretly carry out an experiment using Ferretonia's forbidden Ancient Tech, it all goes wrong, and they end up crash-landing on Earth! Meems is a smart, cheeky, and tech-savvy ferret from...

Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock...

Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, are headed to music camp for the summer, where they form a punk rock group with fellow campers Sue and Stevie. Marigold also discovers a portal to a parallel dimension where she and...

From Epic Originals comes an even spookier, sillier, slimier collection of illustrated stories guaranteed to make you laugh so loud you'll wake the monster under the bleachers! The Cafetorium is open for lunch—and play rehearsal, gym class, and...

From best-selling author, Dustin Brady comes a new illustrated novel series perfect for fans who love funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists. For kids, life can be boring, but Liam and Elsa know how to create their own fun—or so they think...

Craft Roach is an exuberant story about an artsy little bug who lives life a little differently. Written by Rachel Burke (@imakestagram) and with art from best-selling illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett, Craft Roach is a fun,...

Meet Albert and Pickles. They’re the best of friends, complete opposites, and now the starring duo in a new early-reader graphic novel series that is perfect for fans of the Jack books, Baloney and Friends and Narwhal and Jelly...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Dom learns how precious his friends are. Come look at all Dom’s special things, Like rocks and stones with insect wings … Collecting fossils is Dom's favourite thing to do. But what...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Jack learns how to recognise her moods! When Jack feels good, she laughs and plays but sometimes Jack has grumpy days. Sometimes, Jack's feelings are way too big! Can she find a way...