Horrid Henry's Jolly Joke Book

Horrid Henry's Jolly Joke Book

by Francesca Simon (Author), Francesca Simon (Author), Tony Ross (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Horrid Henry's friends and enemies all think his first joke book was such a great idea that they want to write one, too! Themed sections from each of Henry's classmates and some of his teachers include Ralph's Rude Jokes, Gurinder's Gorgeous Jokes, Weepy William's 'Wah Nobody Laughed at My Jokes' Jokes, Boudica's Battle Jokes and Fangmangler Jokes. Of course Henry's determined to have the last word with the funniest and grossest jokes of all.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 03 Mar 2008

ISBN 10: 1842555898
ISBN 13: 9781842555897
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: Q: What hangs out your underpants? A: We don't know, but wet yourself laughing at HORRID HENRY'S JOLLY JOKE BOOK. It's even funnier and even grosser than the last one!

Media Reviews
'includes contributions from Henry's classmates, with Henry, of course, getting the last word - and the the last laugh.' -- Jennifer Taylor THE BOOKSELLER 'Book your home comedy slot now.' -- Emma Bromidge THE LADY 'primary school-age children will enjoy telling and retelling these jokes; they are not too rude and provide a mix of the witty and the groanworthy.' -- Angela Kiverstein THE JEWISH CHRONICLE
Author Bio

Francesca Simon spent her childhood in California, and then went to Yale and Oxford Universities to study medieval history and literature. She now lives in London with her family. She has written over 50 books and won THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR in 2008 at the GALAXY BRITISH BOOK AWARDS for HORRID HENRY AND THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN.

Visit Francesca's website at www.francescasimon.com and keep up-to-date with Horrid Henry at www.horridhenry.co.uk.

Tony Ross is one of Britain's best known illustrators, with many picture books to his name, including the bestselling Little Princess stories (Andersen). He has also produced the line drawings for many fiction titles, for authors such as David Walliams, Jeanne Willis, Enid Blyton, Astrid Lindgren, and many more. He lives in Wales.