Theme - humour

The Perplexing Pineapple is the result of the meeting of two creative minds from the world of children's literature - Ursula Dubosarsky and Terry Denton. This is a great little chapter book, and I can see it being wafted under the noses of reluctant readers. Why? The Perplexing Pineapple has charm, wit and a number of intriguing activities tucked inside. This is going to be just right for those who are more 'hands on' learners.

All Monkeys Love Bananas is a fun-filled, witty picture book from Sean Avery. Everybody knows that monkeys adore bananas - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I mean, what else would they be eating?

Definitely No Ducks!, the sequel to Duck For A Day, is proving very popular here at My Book Corner. It is a great book for those who are new to chapter books, and makes perfect bedtime reading fodder for little listeners.

The Wrong Book is full of humour, characters ... and lots of giggle inducing interruptions! It's just perfect for reading out loud - hence the decision it was chosen as the focus for National Simultaneous Storytime 2013, (more on that, including some great activities, later).

I Dare You Not to Yawn. No really! I do. When you open this book, turn the pages ... you ARE going to yawn. At some point, at least once ... before you reach the end!

Two Little Bugs has attracted a catalogue of impressive awards. Just one glimpse at that cover is enough to tell any savvy reader that is this is going to be an endearing picture book.

In Fantastic Mr Dahl Michael Rosen (I'm Going on a Bear Hunt) combines his knowledge of Dahl with his talent for writing childrens' books to help him delve into what made Dahl such a wonderful, captivating writer. This is a great volume for both fans of Dahl and budding writers ... it contains many gems.

Ratburger by David Walliams is the latest novel from a UK author whose writing has already attracted comparisons to that of Roald Dahl. Praise indeed, and not without good reason. Ratburger bursts with fabulous characters and a fast paced plot.

Dog Loves Drawing, the follow up to the award winning Dog Loves Books, is a clever little picture book which delights young readers immensely.

Dog is an independent little character, his love of books is all consuming so he decides to go ahead and set up his own little book shop in the award winning Dog Loves Books by Louise Yates.