Showing results by publisher "Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd" in Humour

The parping pantpiper is on the rampage in Pete's classroom. This stinky little ickimal must be stopped and fast! Binko the alien and Pete are back in their second adventure, and this time it's a tale of killer wedgies, mouse sausages, and pants aplenty. The second in this super-fun series, at the heart of which is the friendship between a human boy and an alien child who share a passion for mischief and a talent for causing havoc.

Isador, who is almost an orphan, sets out on an adventure. He carries six things in his satchel, one of which is a secret until nearly the end of the story.

In an attempt to lose weight, Izzie tries everything: one diet after another, a punishing exercise program and every bit of conflicting advice everyone can give her. Her constant worrying about her weight causes her to lose her confidence, and she stops appreciating the things in her life that are special - her supportive friends, the fact that she has been selected for a TV teen panel and a cute boy at the TV studio who seems to appreciate her just the way she is.

Lulubelle doesn't even know she's a dog! Then she meets Bones, rescues him from a life of slavery, and together they run away to London. Life on the road isn't easy. Danger lurks behind every bush and around every corner. But Lulubelle and Bones find friends in the strangest places, and their luck soon turns.

Roger is just an ordinary boy in an ordinary world - or so he thinks until a grumpy dwarf warrior, Mossbelly MacFearsome, appears out of thin air and saves him from the school bully. If that isn’t incredible enough, now Moss has decided that Roger is the perfect human companion for his daring quest to defeat the dwarves’ arch-enemy Leatherhead Barnstorm and his horrifying horde of monstrous (but very polite) gorefiends. If Roger doesn’t help Moss, the world as we know it will be destroyed by ogres and dragons, and the race of humans will be annihilated.

Hilarity and magic on Martha's birthday in the third book in this young series by Carnegie and Branford Boase long-listed author Joanne Owen. It's Martha's birthday, and the village has planned a surprise party for her - but grumpy witch Griselda Gritch ruins the surprise! Not to worry - Martha's biggest birthday wish comes true when her mum and dad return from their tropical trip especially for her party. Everyone is delighted (apart from grumpy Griselda) and excited to have fun with Martha's present: the Mysterious Mask of Truth, brought back from her parents' far-flung travels. 

Meet Sally Stick and her dog (and best friend), Fetch. Together, they're Stick and Fetch: Detectives. A girl. A dog. A detective agency. Sally loves nothing more than investigating a good mystery - and her shaggy canine companion, Fetch, loves nothing more than to be at her side when she does. There's just one small problem: they always gets the wrong end of the stick! The hapless pair remain undeterred, however, dashing from one crime scene to another on their bicycle, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake...yet always emerging blissfully unaware. A fun, madcap trio of stories featuring two lovable heroes with a lot of hair.

A comic caper that every young aspiring comedian will love, packed full of heart, humour, and dos and don'ts! Open with your best gag. Finish with your second best. Make sure your face matches the material. Sell your routine.... Matt Millz loves stand-up comedy. He's studied the best. He's memorised all the advice. He spends hours writing new gags and thinking up crazy sketches.... So when the school runs a talent contest, of course he's going to enter.

The second in a fantastic and funny series from Carnegie and Branford Boase longlisted author Joanne Owen. Martha is still causing mayhem! She accidentally drops a nutmeg into a 'grow and move' potion concocted by grumpy witch Griselda Gritch...and mayhem unfolds, including an even-grumpier-than-Griselda-Gritch magical nutmeg lady, the village hall being accidentally knocked down by a herd of cows, and a very eventful and catastrophic village fete and football match.

Pigsticks and Harold travel through time in the fourth book of Alex Milway's hilarious series. When Pigsticks wants to win first prize at the Tuptown Science Fair, there's only one place to look for help - the future! But his rusty time machine is hard to control and soon Pigsticks and Harold are landing in trouble all throughout history. Will they make it home, or be lost in time...forever?

Another comic caper that every aspiring comedian will love, packed full of heart, humour and dos and don'ts! Matt did it! His performance at the T Factor has given him the fame he dreamed of. Kitty is getting more gigs booked in with a whole new stable of comedic acts. Unfortunately, Matt hasn't had time to come up with new jokes, so it isn't long before he is greeted with the worst heckle for a comedian: 'heard it before!' But when Kitty suggests he takes a break to work on his routine, Matt can't stand to go back to his normal life....

In book two of the delightfully energetic Beatrice Zinker series, Operation Upside is finally in full swing! But when Beatrice's overenthusiasm lands Mrs Tamarack with a Strictest Certificate, the team has to hold off on any new missions to avoid suspicion. Lying low is not exactly Beatrice's strong suit, especially when she sees someone who desperately needs to be recognised. But when the certificate meant for him falls into the wrong hands, Beatrice and Lenny must find a way to widen their circle once again to save Operation Upside, and themselves, from trouble.

From smelly sewers to pongy penguins, there's always a rotten reek on Stinky Street. Put some pickles up your nose and join Brian and his friend Nerf for a brand-new series of revoltingly runk, truly toxious and sickeningly smell-odorous adventures.

Matt's dream of becoming a stand-up comic is fading. Six months on from his success at the Apollo, the gigs have dried up, and it's back to the daily drudge of schoolwork for Matt and his pals. But then his 12-year-old manager, Kitty, has a brainwave: if they can persuade their teachers to take a school play up to the Edinburgh Festival, they could hold a comedy night, too. But Matt's got a rival new schoolmate, Jamie, who is pushing to be in the comedy lineup. And Jamie is good. But is he too good to be true? 

When Brian ('call me Brain - everyone does') awakes to a truly putrid pong he knows it is up to him and his friend Nerf to neutralise it. But that putrid pong is just the beginning, because life on Stinky Street is a riot of rotten reeks, awful aromas and sickening scents. So grab a peg (for your nose) or be flattened by the fumes!

Cosy up with this collection of enchanting tales by the award-winning children's author Tracey Corderoy. With a delightful cast of creatures, including brave penguins, icky trolls and fairy tale pets, this is a collection to ignite young imaginations with plenty of laughs along the way. In tune with the moods and minds of little listeners, Corderoy also offers reassuring stories on separation anxiety, lost toys and first words.

Beloved characters hunt monsters, stop cheese thieves, and find their purr in this collection of delightful animal stories. Many of the stories show characters overcoming their fears, learning how to say sorry, and solving important problems, like how to get a good night's sleep! These laugh-out-loud stories, from beloved storyteller and illustrator Tim Warnes, will have the whole family listening.