H is for Humour.

A selection of some of the best light-hearted giggly picture books for toddlers, pre-schoolers and early primary aged children to enjoy:

    You Can’t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger by Patricia Cleveland-Peck & David Tazzyman

    10/10/2022 Lollipop Library

    A funny follow-up from You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus, this time the author cautions against allowing wild animals to help us with everyday activities. Warnings about the perils of waking up with a snake, sharing a bath with a shark, and letting a wolf read a bedtime story are among the many…

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    Do Not Wash This Bear by Sam Hay & Nick East

    23/09/2022 Lollipop Library

    A furry teddy bear comes with a Gizmo-style warning: DO NOT WASH THIS BEAR! However, Daddy (who is a bit clueless when it comes to laundry) insists that the smelly teddy needs a wash regardless of the instruction not to get him wet. When a soggy bear suddenly springs to life, pandemonium ensues! Can order…

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    You Can’t Let an Elephant Drive a Race Car by Patricia Cleveland-Peck & David Tazzyman

    04/08/2022 Lollipop Library

    The plucky elephant is back in this funny series, featuring another list of things animals shouldn’t do. This time, the elephant and friends are trying their luck at sports! From a high-driving puma to a footballing warthog, it’s time to call the final whistle on these beastly antics! The old adage: it’s not the winning,…

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    You Can’t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger by Patricia Cleveland-Peck & David Tazzyman

    29/08/2021 Lollipop Library

    A funny follow-up from You Can’t take an Elephant on the Bus, this time the author cautions against allowing wild animals to help us with everyday activities. Warnings about the perils of waking up with a snake, sharing a bath with a shark, and letting a wolf read a bedtime story are among the many…

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    Do Not Wash This Bear by Sam Hay & Nick East

    29/08/2021 Lollipop Library

    A furry teddy bear comes with a Gizmo-style warning: DO NOT WASH THIS BEAR! However, daddy (who is a bit clueless when it comes to laundry) insists that the smelly teddy needs a wash regardless of the instruction not to get him wet. When a soggy bear suddenly springs to life, pandemonium ensues! Can order…

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    The Slightly Annoying Elephant by David Walliams

    16/09/2020 Lollipop Library

    When an unexpected elephant turns up at Sam’s house one day, Sam isn’t prepared for the mayhem this unwanted houseguest creates! As Sam tries to keep up with the elephant’s many (unreasonable) demands, he wonders how he ended up with such a large problem on his hands. And then he reads something he should have…

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    Never Shake a Rattlesnake by Michaela Morgan and Nick Sharratt

    27/11/2019 Lollipop Library

    An amusing list of do and don’t is relayed in a jaunty style accompanied by bright, bold illustrations ideal for young readers. A funny light-hearted read to make everyone smile at bedtime.

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    Farmer Clegg’s Night Out by Peter Bentley and Jim Field

    11/11/2019 Lollipop Library

    A laugh-out-loud tale of the Tractor Factor – the farmyard’s nocturnal talent show featuring a whole host of ‘talented’ farm animals willing to showcase their skills. But none of the contestants anticipate the late entry of sleepwalking Farmer Clegg. Will he be the star of the show without even realising he’s taking part? Packed full…

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    Snowball by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnett

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    A lonely little snowball stands atop of a mountain and looks down at the town below. And so the story begins of this cute cool character’s romp to the bottom of the mountain. This original concept is fast and funny, supported with lots of bright and happy illustrations along the way. A warm ending is…

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    Hairy Scary Party by Claire Freedman and Sue Hendra

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    Colourful, bright, bold and funny, this title is sure to be a hit with toddlers and pre-schoolers at every read-through. A riot of colour accompanies this funny tale of hairdressing gone wrong! Or has it? The poetic language makes it effortless to read out loud and with lots for little eyes to explore on each…

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