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|author=Ed Vere | |author=Ed Vere | ||
|title=Chick | |title=Chick | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A pop-up from Ed Vere with his trademark robust colours and endearing characters will be a firm favourite with children and adults. There's humour too in what Chick does (seemingly endlessly!) after he's eaten - and I'll bet that there won't be a child that doesn't love that page! Highly recommended. | |summary=A pop-up from Ed Vere with his trademark robust colours and endearing characters will be a firm favourite with children and adults. There's humour too in what Chick does (seemingly endlessly!) after he's eaten - and I'll bet that there won't be a child that doesn't love that page! Highly recommended. | ||
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|author=Jan Fearnley | |author=Jan Fearnley | ||
|title=The Baby Dragon-Tamer | |title=The Baby Dragon-Tamer | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=A dragon storms into a baby's bedroom, snorting silver sparks and farting purple smoke. He roars and demands the baby hand over all his treasure. The baby, being just a baby, simply giggles. Jan Fearnley's wonderful picture book sees the dragon try all he can to get the baby to give up his riches. | |summary=A dragon storms into a baby's bedroom, snorting silver sparks and farting purple smoke. He roars and demands the baby hand over all his treasure. The baby, being just a baby, simply giggles. Jan Fearnley's wonderful picture book sees the dragon try all he can to get the baby to give up his riches. | ||
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|author=Mij Kelly | |author=Mij Kelly | ||
|title=Have You Seen My Potty? | |title=Have You Seen My Potty? | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=A light-hearted look at toilet training as an increasingly desperate Suzy Sue searches for her potty. Highly recommended. | |summary=A light-hearted look at toilet training as an increasingly desperate Suzy Sue searches for her potty. Highly recommended. | ||
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|author=R L Stine | |author=R L Stine | ||
|title=Shake Rattle and Hurl (Rotten School) | |title=Shake Rattle and Hurl (Rotten School) | ||
|rating=3 | |rating=3 | ||
|summary=''Shake Rattle & Hurl'' is unadulterated rubbish. Quite without a shred of value, it will be loved by all pre-teen boys. Full of farts, spots, vomit and snot, just about every possible variation on toilet humour is contained within. You'll hate it and they'll love it. Just give in and buy it. | |summary=''Shake Rattle & Hurl'' is unadulterated rubbish. Quite without a shred of value, it will be loved by all pre-teen boys. Full of farts, spots, vomit and snot, just about every possible variation on toilet humour is contained within. You'll hate it and they'll love it. Just give in and buy it. | ||
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| + | |genre=Confident Readers | ||
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|author=Glenn Murphy | |author=Glenn Murphy | ||
|title=Why is Snot Green? | |title=Why is Snot Green? | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=A perfectly pitched, informative, interesting and amusing science book book for children at Key Stage 2 and slightly beyond. The vocabulary is challenging but the clear sentence structure and bite-size presentation make it easy to read. Great stuff. | |summary=A perfectly pitched, informative, interesting and amusing science book book for children at Key Stage 2 and slightly beyond. The vocabulary is challenging but the clear sentence structure and bite-size presentation make it easy to read. Great stuff. | ||
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|author=Marshall Corwin | |author=Marshall Corwin | ||
|title=Serious Survival: How to Poo in the Arctic and Other Essential Tips for Explorers | |title=Serious Survival: How to Poo in the Arctic and Other Essential Tips for Explorers | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=A comprehensive, interesting and fun companion book to the children's TV show that shows 12-14 year olds on extreme Outward Bound-style expeditions. It's particularly apropos for sporty children and also for those who don't like reading fiction. | |summary=A comprehensive, interesting and fun companion book to the children's TV show that shows 12-14 year olds on extreme Outward Bound-style expeditions. It's particularly apropos for sporty children and also for those who don't like reading fiction. | ||
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|author=Roald Dahl | |author=Roald Dahl | ||
|title=George's Marvellous Medicine | |title=George's Marvellous Medicine | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A classic Roald Dahl story in which an unpleasant adult gets their deserved comeuppance, George's Marvellous Medicine is a Bookbag favourite. Short enough for sharing and accessible enough for newly confident readers, it's absolutely perfect in every way. | |summary=A classic Roald Dahl story in which an unpleasant adult gets their deserved comeuppance, George's Marvellous Medicine is a Bookbag favourite. Short enough for sharing and accessible enough for newly confident readers, it's absolutely perfect in every way. | ||
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|author=Ali Sparkes | |author=Ali Sparkes | ||
|title=Monster Makers: Stinkermite | |title=Monster Makers: Stinkermite | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=The two boys who can create real-life monsters from their own drawings jokingly create a fart-chaser to snatch a horrid cousin. The joke soon loses all humour - except for us, happily reading this inventive little adventure. | |summary=The two boys who can create real-life monsters from their own drawings jokingly create a fart-chaser to snatch a horrid cousin. The joke soon loses all humour - except for us, happily reading this inventive little adventure. | ||
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|author=Ian Ogilvy | |author=Ian Ogilvy | ||
|title=Measle and the Slitherghoul | |title=Measle and the Slitherghoul | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=The son of a major magician has a fourth published adventure, against the giant living bogey that a young warlock made by mistake eight hundred years ago. Entertaining enough for its target audience... | |summary=The son of a major magician has a fourth published adventure, against the giant living bogey that a young warlock made by mistake eight hundred years ago. Entertaining enough for its target audience... | ||
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|author=Andy Griffiths | |author=Andy Griffiths | ||
|title=The Day My Bum Went Psycho | |title=The Day My Bum Went Psycho | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=''The Day My Bum Went Psycho'' is a riotous romp through every possible fart joke there is and as such, is irresistible to children everywhere. Scatalogical humour will never lose its appeal, especially to children under twelve. It's very funny, but it really is a one-trick pony. This doesn't matter to the children, but it does matter to the poor parents who are reading the book aloud. A star docked for that. | |summary=''The Day My Bum Went Psycho'' is a riotous romp through every possible fart joke there is and as such, is irresistible to children everywhere. Scatalogical humour will never lose its appeal, especially to children under twelve. It's very funny, but it really is a one-trick pony. This doesn't matter to the children, but it does matter to the poor parents who are reading the book aloud. A star docked for that. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:56, 31 January 2024
PHRRRPPHT! Botty burps are funny, as are bogies, poo and all manner of other bodily functions. Children are never too young to join in with the joke. We love books with a cheeky glint in their eye, that don't shy away from sniggering at such childish things. Of course, these are all books for children, so there's nothing hideously unsuitable or inappropriate. Parents will, no doubt, roll their eyes, but when they see how much the young 'uns enjoy reading and laughing at the books, they'll (have to) go along for the ride. Why not tell us about your favourites?
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Review ofChick by Ed VereA pop-up from Ed Vere with his trademark robust colours and endearing characters will be a firm favourite with children and adults. There's humour too in what Chick does (seemingly endlessly!) after he's eaten - and I'll bet that there won't be a child that doesn't love that page! Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Baby Dragon-Tamer by Jan FearnleyA dragon storms into a baby's bedroom, snorting silver sparks and farting purple smoke. He roars and demands the baby hand over all his treasure. The baby, being just a baby, simply giggles. Jan Fearnley's wonderful picture book sees the dragon try all he can to get the baby to give up his riches. Full Review |
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Review ofHave You Seen My Potty? by Mij KellyA light-hearted look at toilet training as an increasingly desperate Suzy Sue searches for her potty. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofShake Rattle and Hurl (Rotten School) by R L StineShake Rattle & Hurl is unadulterated rubbish. Quite without a shred of value, it will be loved by all pre-teen boys. Full of farts, spots, vomit and snot, just about every possible variation on toilet humour is contained within. You'll hate it and they'll love it. Just give in and buy it. Full Review |
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Review ofWhy is Snot Green? by Glenn MurphyA perfectly pitched, informative, interesting and amusing science book book for children at Key Stage 2 and slightly beyond. The vocabulary is challenging but the clear sentence structure and bite-size presentation make it easy to read. Great stuff. Full Review |
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Review ofSerious Survival: How to Poo in the Arctic and Other Essential Tips for Explorers by Marshall CorwinA comprehensive, interesting and fun companion book to the children's TV show that shows 12-14 year olds on extreme Outward Bound-style expeditions. It's particularly apropos for sporty children and also for those who don't like reading fiction. Full Review |
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Review ofGeorge's Marvellous Medicine by Roald DahlA classic Roald Dahl story in which an unpleasant adult gets their deserved comeuppance, George's Marvellous Medicine is a Bookbag favourite. Short enough for sharing and accessible enough for newly confident readers, it's absolutely perfect in every way. Full Review |
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Review ofMonster Makers: Stinkermite by Ali SparkesThe two boys who can create real-life monsters from their own drawings jokingly create a fart-chaser to snatch a horrid cousin. The joke soon loses all humour - except for us, happily reading this inventive little adventure. Full Review |
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Review ofMeasle and the Slitherghoul by Ian OgilvyThe son of a major magician has a fourth published adventure, against the giant living bogey that a young warlock made by mistake eight hundred years ago. Entertaining enough for its target audience... Full Review |
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Review ofThe Day My Bum Went Psycho by Andy GriffithsThe Day My Bum Went Psycho is a riotous romp through every possible fart joke there is and as such, is irresistible to children everywhere. Scatalogical humour will never lose its appeal, especially to children under twelve. It's very funny, but it really is a one-trick pony. This doesn't matter to the children, but it does matter to the poor parents who are reading the book aloud. A star docked for that. Full Review |
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