5 funny books for ages 7+
Author Ben Davis recommends five side-splitting stories.
Ben Davis
I might be biased, but I think funny books are the best books.
Some of my favourite memories from childhood are me giggling and wheezing so hard over a book, it made my nan think I was coming down with some sort of fever. She always was a worrier.
Anyway, enough about my nan. If you like funny books as much as I do, check out these fantastic recommendations. If they don’t get you giggling and wheezing and nan-worrying, I’ll eat my hat.
Betty Steady and the Toad Witch by Nicky Smith-Dale (illustrated by Sarah Horne)
Such a funny book. There’s a horse in it called Simon Anderson. What more do you need?
Dave Pigeon by Swapna Haddow (illustrated by Sheena Dempsey)
You’ll never look at pigeons in the same way again!
My Headteacher is a Vampire Rat by Pamela Butchart (illustrated by Thomas Flintham)
I could have picked any Pamela Butchart one, but this is a particular favourite. I love how the story is told so breathlessly, like a kid who’s eaten too many sweets but just has to tell you what happened at school today.
Rise of Invisidog by Stuart Heritage (illustrated by Vincent Batignole)
Full-colour, full-action, full-funny. Invisidog is a big hit in the Davis household.
Murray and Bun: Murray the Knight by Adam Stower
Murray and Bun is such a fun series. It follows the adventures of Murray the cat and his sidekick Bun, and the magical worlds they end up in when they pass through the enchanted cat flap.
Postman Planet by Ben Davis, illustrated by Yasmin Sheikh, is out now.
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Funny picture books
From bottoms and pants to kung-fu pandas and monsters, there is a story for every child in this great list of funny books that will have you and your child rolling about with laughter.
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Funny books for younger children
Warning: these books will make you laugh, snort, giggle, titter, chuckle and chortle. Some of the funniest books around are children’s books, so you’re in for a treat with these favourites below. Be careful, though – there’s a danger of actual tears and serious stomach-hurt from doubling-over with laughter. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
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Funny books for older children
Warning: these books will make you laugh, snort, giggle, titter, chuckle and chortle. Some of the funniest books around are children’s books, so you’re in for a treat with these favourites below. Be careful, though – there’s a danger of actual tears and serious stomach-hurt from doubling-over with laughter. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
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Funny books for teens
Warning: these books will make you laugh, snort, giggle, titter, chuckle and chortle. Some of the funniest books around are teen’s books, so you’re in for a treat with these favourites below. Be careful, though – there’s a danger of actual tears and serious stomach-hurt from doubling-over with laughter. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!