Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The classic and beloved Funnybones by children's book superstars Janet and Allan Ahlberg. In this, the first ever Funnybones book of all, we are introduced to the wonderful humour and fun of the much-loved series. The Funnybones books are a must for children just starting to learn to read - these funny skeletons are definitely not the scary sort Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg: Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; Each Peach Pear Plum; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; The Baby's Catalogue; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo ; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill
Synopsis
A special edition of this classic picture book to celebrate its 40th anniversary - with a glow-in-the-dark cover In the first ever Funnybones book, we are introduced to the wonderful humour and fun of the much-loved series.
The Funnybones books are a must for children just starting to learn to read - these funny skeletons are definitely not the scary sort
Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books.
The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.
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Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:
Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; Each Peach Pear Plum; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; The Baby's Catalogue; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo ; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill
Synopsis
IN THE DARK DARK STREETTHERE WAS A DARK DARK HOUSE. IN THE DARK DARK HOUSE, THERE WAS A DARK DARK STAIRCASE. The Halloween classic
The very first book in the beloved Funnybones stories, created by children's book superstars Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
Meet the skeletons (a big skeleton and a little skeleton and a dog skeleton) and dive into the wonderful world of dark, dark cellars and skeleton animals in this joyful and hilarious read.
Young readers will adore this playful story, packed with delightful illustrations.
Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books.
The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Synopsis
This is how the story begins... On a dark dark hill there was a dark dark town. In the dark dark town there was a dark dark street. Discover the classic children's story that has delighted generation after generation. A must read for halloween, discover the hillarious Funnybones stories. Packed with playful illustrations and easy to read text, discover this timeless bedtime story.
Children will love poring over the contrasting illustrations while joining in with the repetition. A great book for sharing together - Book Trust
Can't get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:
Funnybones: The Black Cat
The Funnybones Collection
Funnybones: Dinosaur Dream
Synopsis
"This is how the story begins... On a dark dark hill there was a dark dark town. In the dark dark town there was a dark dark street."
Discover the classic children's story that has delighted generation after generation. A must read for halloween, discover the hillarious Funnybones stories. Packed with playful illustrations and easy to read text, discover this timeless bedtime story.
"Children will love poring over the contrasting illustrations while joining in with the repetition. A great book for sharing together" - Book Trust
Can't get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:
Funnybones: The Black Cat
The Funnybones Collection
Funnybones: Dinosaur Dream