Sidesplitters Series
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Magnificent Mummies (Blue Bananas)
Tony Bradman, Martin Chatterton, 2000
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling with vibrant illustrations.
Introduces ancient history in a fun way.
Enhances vocabulary and historical knowledge.
Encourages curiosity about different cultures.

Magnificent Mummies (Blue Bananas)
Tony Bradman, Martin Chatterton, 2000
Alien on the 99th Floor (Yellow Bananas)
Jenny Nimmo, Martin Chatterton, 1996
48 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with a fun, imaginative story. - Encourages creativity and curiosity through plot. - Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary. - Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Alien on the 99th Floor (Yellow Bananas)
Jenny Nimmo, Martin Chatterton, 1996
Read with Oxford: Stage 4: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Clare and the Fair and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, Martin Chatterton, 2018
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging narratives enhance children's reading comprehension.
Features enjoyable rhymes by renowned author Julia Donaldson.
Encourages language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for transitioning independent young readers.

Read with Oxford: Stage 4: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Clare and the Fair and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, Martin Chatterton, 2018
Award winning
Laugh-Eteria
Douglas Florian, 1999
160 pages
Why to read
Packed with humorous, creative poems for young readers.
Enhances vocabulary through playful language and rhymes.
Encourages joy and laughter in shared reading sessions.
Supports emotional and social development through humor.

Laugh-Eteria
Douglas Florian, 1999
Award winning
Jokelopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever!
Eva Blank, Ilana Weitzman, Alison Benjamin, Rosanne Green, Mike Wright, Lisa Sparks, 2013
288 pages
Why to read
Packed with age-appropriate humor for endless entertainment.
Encourages laughter, enhancing mood and family bonding.
Develops cognitive skills through understanding punchlines.
Fun, interactive experience for both kids and parents.

Jokelopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever!
Eva Blank, Ilana Weitzman, Alison Benjamin, Rosanne Green, Mike Wright, Lisa Sparks, 2013
Award winning
The REALLY Funny LOL! Joke Book For Kids: Over 200 Side-Splitting, Rib-Tickling Jokes: Guaranteed To Make You LAUGH OUT LOUD!
Mickey MacIntyre, 2014
67 pages
Why to read
Over 200 hilarious jokes boosting kids' reading engagement.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension through humor.
Encourages social skills with shareable laugh-out-loud content.
Perfect for interactive family reading moments.

The REALLY Funny LOL! Joke Book For Kids: Over 200 Side-Splitting, Rib-Tickling Jokes: Guaranteed To Make You LAUGH OUT LOUD!
Mickey MacIntyre, 2014
Award winning
SideSplitters Unforgettable Elephant Jokes
Tania Hurt-Newton, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Packed with hilarious, child-friendly elephant-themed jokes.
Enhances language skills and comprehension through humor.
Encourages social interaction and laughter in young readers.
Perfect for shared reading between parents and children.

SideSplitters Unforgettable Elephant Jokes
Tania Hurt-Newton, 2004
Award winning
Jurassic Carp: My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish (My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, 6)
Mo O'hara, Marek Jagucki, 2015
224 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, humorous narrative captivates young readers.
Engages children with themes of friendship and loyalty.
Stimulates imagination with quirky, fantastical elements.
Encourages problem-solving through entertaining storyline.
