Colin West has been writing and illustrating books for children for as long as he can remember. He works in the attic studio of his house in Epping, England.
An illustrated collection of 50 funny poems by a master of the genre. This anthology of rhymes on a range of silly topics will have children (and adults) rolling with laughter. All poems are illustrated
The parrot, the bumble bee, the frog, the hummingbird - everyone keeps asking if anyone has seen the crocodile and the answer is always no. Little do they realize how close the cunning crocodile actually is!
This jungle tale reads as a long joke, furnished with a punch line. Designed for young readers, a simple scenario is established, and the repetitive text builds up to the end twist. The story features the preparation for Jumbo the elephant's birthday.
The frog wants to know what it's like up where the giraffe is, but the giraffe can't hear what the frog is saying. So the frog jumps higher and higher and higher...onto the backs of larger and larger animals until... This lively, repetitive text builds up to a very satisfying twist in the tale, which is guaranteed to tickle even the most reluctant reader. Great fun to read aloud, this funny jungle story is perfect for younger readers developing their confidence. This paperback book has 18 pages and measures: 26 x 21.5 x 0.2cm.
Join the jungle fun in this series of delightfully simple and surprising tales for early readers.This jungle tale reads as a long joke, furnished with a hilarious punch line. A simple scenario is established, and the lively, repetitive text builds up to the satisfying end twist, which is guaranteed to tickle even the most reluctant reader. Great fun to read aloud, this lively story is perfect as an early reader and bears many repeated readings, when the punch line can be gleefully pre-empted.
A mischievous monkey causes trouble for all the other animals in the jungle but denies it to the end.
Meet Howard and his friends and share their funny adventures.
In the first of these two stories, Moose picks up some fallen apples in the garden before making a nice lunch for Mouse. Unfortunately, he leaves both the bags on Mouse's doorstep! In the second story, Moose and Mouse decide to go camping. But, as it is so dark, do they know where to pitch their tent?
Young Mary's bright idea is a ray of sunshine to her fellow villagers - in this tale for children.
