Ruby and Jackson get the surprise of their lives when they discover a Thing living at the bottom of their gardens. But Thing is cute, and funny, even if sometimes when he's upset he gets a bit ARRGHH!
Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this brightly coloured new picture book series. There's a new green thing in Ruffles' bowl and he does NOT like it. Not.One. Little. Bit.But look! Ralph has come to play. Ruffles REALLY loves Ralph. Ralph always finds the best sticks, jumps the highest fences and digs the deepest holes.So, when Ralph spots the new green thing and happily takes a BIG bite, well . . .Ruffles soon decides that broccoli can't be so bad, after all. In fact, it's DELICIOUS!Lovable and funny, Ruffles is a typical toddler in doggy form - sometimes he laughs, sometimes he sulks, but with a little bit of help and understanding, he always gets there in the end. Dog-lovers won't be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new series from the award-winning creator of Hugless Douglas (over 2 million copies sold worldwide).Other titles in the series include: Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat and Ruffles and the Teeny, T
The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistenceIn an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all.Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends.Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for.
Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how to defeat an icebear who wants to be king. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.'A perfect animal double-act.' The Times, Book of the Week Icebear has arrived in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he wants to be king. He's big and scary, and the more kind and understanding the animals are, the meaner he becomes. Rabbit is confused: Bear has always been able to fix their problems in the past - but maybe this time he needs to ask for help from someone else.Does Wolf have the answer to the bad king's demands ... or will Rabbit and the other animals find the solution within themselves? From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a story of friends, enemies, and how to avoid being pooped on by an icebear. 'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit an
A flamboyantly fun tropical tale of love, fame, friendship from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside. Goldy wants one thing, and one thing only - to be a STAR. On the sunny island this gecko calls home, it's always THE GOLDY SHOW, morning 'til night.But when you're dazzled by the limelight, it's easy to lose sight of the world around you. And when Goldy's performance starts to go wrong, the little gecko discovers that friendship means so much more than fame. Because when you treat the world with love, then love will come echoing back.This funny and touching rhyming story is perfect for sharing, reminding us all that treating others with kindness makes the whole world a better and happier place.
A funny thing happened . . .Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant th
Barry gets a new brother and has a mystery to solve in this sixth book in the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning seriesThere’s a new Loser in town, and Barry’s not happy about it. The only thing that’s keeping him going is a superkeel new drink from Feeko’s Supermarket. But then disaster strikes, and Barry has to turn detective to solve the mystery of the century: the case of the crumpled carton!
Surely there's somewhere a bear can go away from prying eyes?When a shy bear feels the urge to go, there's only one thing on his mind: finding a private place where he can poo in peace. But a whole host of woodland animals - who have no qualms about pooing wherever they please - just won't leave him alone. Providing an answer to the age-old question, Does a Bear Poo in the Woods? is a funny, laugh-along picture book, brought to life by Jonny Leighton's hilarious rhyming text and Mike Byrne's firmly tongue-in-cheek illustrations.
'A stunning debut . . .laugh-out-loud funny' - ObserverDiscover the hilarious New York Times bestselling mystery adventure perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket. On the day they are born, each Swift is brought before the Family Dictionary. They are given a name and a definition, and it is assumed they will grow up to match.Unfortunately, Shenanigan Swift has other ideas. So what if her relatives all think she's destined to turn out as a troublemaker, just because of her name? Shenanigan knows she can be whatever she wants - pirate, explorer or even detective. Which is lucky, really, because when one of the Family tries to murder Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude, someone has to work out whodunit.With the help of her sisters and cousin, Shenanigan grudgingly takes on the case, but more murders, a hidden treasure and an awful lot of suspects make thing seriously complicated. Can Shenanigan catch the killer before the whole household is picked off? And in a Family where definitions a
Pete the Cat: Secret Agent (includes over 30 stickers)(平裝本)From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean, Secret Agent Meow a.k.a. Pete the Cat goes undercover in the 11th 8x8 storybook. Includes over 30 top secret stickers!After some unusual activity, Pete the Cat must go under cover as Secret Agent Meow to solve the town’s mystery. With his handy spy watch, secret-catcher, and his meow-mobile, Agent Meow is ready to crack the case! What could the big surprise be?Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair (includes over 30 stickers)(平裝本)Pete the Cat and his friends can’t wait to build the coolest volcano ever for their school’s science fair. Despite a few funny misfires, they can’t wait to show off their exploding volcano at the fair! But after seeing their classmates’ creations, is the volcano enough to win first place? Good thing Pete has a fun, sparkly surprise up his sleeves!Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library (includes over 30 stickers)(平裝本)It's
This funny, heart-warming picture book celebrates different kinds of families and the bond between adult and child. Whether your little one has two mums or one, two dads or none, the only thing that m
"An exciting story about what really matters, Saving Mr. Terupt is warm, wise, and packed with hope."--JOAN BAUER, Newbery Honor WinnerThe kids and their favorite teacher from Because of Mr. Terupt andMr. Terupt Falls Again return for a third book in the funny, warmhearted series for fans ofWonder.Seventh grade was going to be awesome. The only thing missing was Mr. Terupt.The kids from Mr. Terupt’s fifth- and sixth-grade classes are entering their first year of junior high school. There’s a lot to be excited about, but there are new challenges, too.Peter and Jeffrey face tough competition on their wrestling team. Alexia has a disastrous first day of school, and that’s only the beginning. Anna is desperate for Charlie to propose to her mother—what is he waiting for?!Danielle isn’t feeling so well, but she's trying to tough it out, like Grandma. Trouble with a bully makesLuke dread going to school for the first time ever. And Jessica is waiting anxiously for an acceptance to a theater r
The top-of-the-class, extra special new bestseller from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon - now in paperback. A laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story! Oh no! Tom's stuck at home with a fractured ankle and it's spoiling his fun. Doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time, along with visits from family (with treats), friends and even Rooster managing to sneak in.Tom remembers other fun times he's had, like metal detecting with Uncle Kevin and the cousins or inventing a new secret language with Derek. But only ONE thing will cheer Tom up: a caramel doughnut from the new bakery... trouble is, every other kid in town keeps getting there before him! ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World
With special bonus content – a brand new story by Alice OsemanThe third novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless, Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark’s fandom has given her everything she loves – her friend Juliet, her dreams, her place in the world.Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. He’s their frontman – and playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing.But dreams don’t always turn out the way you think and when Jimmy and Angel are unexpectedly thrust together, they find out how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be.A funny, wise, and heartbreakingly true coming of age novel. I Was Born for This is a stunning reflection of modern teenage life, and the power of believing in something – especially yourself
Rising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceañera! A funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition.Sue just wants to spend the summer reading and making comics at sleepaway camp with her friends, but instead she gets stuck going to Honduras to visit relatives with her parents and two sisters. They live way out in the country, which means no texting, no cable, and no Internet! The trip takes a turn for the worse when Sue's mother announces that they'll be having a surprise quinceañera for Sue, which is the last thing she wants. She can't imagine wearing a big, floofy, colorful dress! What is Sue going to do? And how will she survive all this "quality" time with her rambunctious family?Miss Quinces is the first graphic novel published by Scholastic/Graphix to be simultaneously released in English and Spanish editions!
