What Body Part Is That? by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

What Body Part is That? is the latest book from hilarious duo Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. It is the second volume in the Andy & Terry’s Wonderful World of Stupidity, which began with What Bumosaur is That? This one is full of ridiculous and sometimes disgusting information about human bodies, beginning with the head and finishing with the digestive system, and all “guaranteed to be 100% Fact Free”! Each body part is illustrated with Terry Denton’s crazy cartoons, so there is lots to keep kids engrossed (and grossed out!)

Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are firm favourites among junior readers, and have written lots of other extremely silly books, from the Just (Tricking, Crazy, Macbeth etc) series, The Bad Book and The Very Bad Book to volumes of poetry The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow! and The Cat on the Mat is Flat. Their books appeal to all kids but are especially good for reluctant readers, who will be laughing so much they’ll forget they’re reading! In store now, $15.

Silly Stuff: Terry Denton’s BUMPER book of silly stuff to do

If there was ever a good book to put in a child’s Christmas stocking, this is it.  A large paperback, it is full of puzzles, drawing ideas, doodling suggestions and other amusing ‘stuff’ . Have you ever thought about drawing a smell, or a sound? There are so many stimulating suggestions in this book, it will last for weeks over the holidays.   And it’s only $16.95

Leo the Littlest Seahorse

Potbelly and Polly are preparing to be parents. Potbelly keeps fit, eats a balanced diet and when the babies are finally born, there are one hundred new healthy little sea horses on the coral reef. And then there is Leo. Leo is very little, the littlest in fact. His tail won’t curl, his fin won’t flutter and his eyes won’t swivel. When a big groper swoops past their home, the new family has to swim to safety. Potbelly and Polly are soon worried when they realise Leo is nowhere to be found. The entire family start the search – is Leo lost forever? Or could he just be hiding?…

Margaret Wild’s story is very sweet and has a lovely message. Terry Denton’s illustrations are cute, colourful and the perfect accompaniment. Recommended for babies and up. HB $24.95

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Ten Books First Readers Need

As chosen by the Fairfield Books staff, these are the top ten books first readers need. Aimed at kids aged 6 to 8, these books are perfect for that in-between stage when kids are only just able to read on their own. While they are in chapter book format, most still have some illustrations and should be approachable for those just branching out on their own.

Tashi by Anne Fienberg

Victor’s Quest by Pamela Freeman

Henrietta There’s No One Better by Martine Murray

The Giant’s Tooth by Gillian Rubenstein

The Cat on the Mat is Flat by Andy Griffiths

Old Tom by Leigh Hobbs

Big: Stories from Little Lunch by Danny Katz

Zac Power by H.I. Larry

Wombat and Fox by Terry Denton

Esio Trot by Roald Dahl

As chosen by the Fairfield Books staff, these are the top ten books first readers need. Aimed at kids aged 6 to 8, these books are perfect for that in-between stage when kids are only just able to read on their own. While they are in chapter book format, most still have some illustrations and should be approachable for those just branching out on their own.