Blog Tour: Michael the Amazing, Mind-Reading Sausage Dog
Today, I am delighted to be taking part in the Blog Tour for ‘Michael the Amazing, Mind-Reading Sausage Dog’, a fabulously funny, heart-warmingly hilarious romp of a read which is sure to be a huge hit in classrooms and homes! Laughter is so important and access to well written ‘funny’ stories is essential. Author, Terrie Chilvers, joins me today to suggest some fabulously funny reads which she has enjoyed!
My Top 5 Funny Books For Children
I’ve always been a fan of funny books and there are sooo many fantastic ones out there. Here are my top picks!
Small! By Hannah Moffatt
A hilarious story about a boy called Harvey who goes to giant school… except he isn’t a giant! Harvey (on stilts) has to avoid getting found out or he’ll get stomped into a sandwich. Totally Roald Dahl-esque and great for bedtime reading with kids. Loads of laugh out moments, plus a fantastic friendship between Harvey and his new best giant friend, Walloping Toenail that totally reminds me of Michael and Stanley Big Dog! And if you love it (which you will), there’s also a sequel where Harvey has to save the day at Vampire School.
Small! – https://www.waterstones.com/book/small/hannah-moffatt/rory-walker/9781911427278
Small Bites Back - https://www.waterstones.com/book/small-bites-back/hannah-moffatt/9781911427346
Loki. By Louie Stowell
The hilarious diary series of trickster god Loki who ends up in the body of an eleven-year-old boy when he’s banished to Earth. Super funny with excellent doodles from Loki throughout.
Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good - https://lokibooks.com/
Knight Sir Louis and The Dreadful Damsel. By The Brothers McLeod
This had me snorting throughout, it’s a quirky quest story about a knight on a mission to protect the kingdom of King Burt from all kinds of nasty threats. He’s got a trusty mechanical steed called Clunkalot and a sword called Dave. Fantastic illustrations too!
Knight Sir Louis - https://www.knightsirlouis.com/
There’s a Dog in My Brain! By Caroline Green
A super funny body-swap comedy about a boy called Danny who ends up swapping lives with his dog, Dudley. The story switches between the viewpoints of boy and dog, including some hilarious consequences when Dudley the dog (in human form) has to navigate a wedding where licking loved ones and drinking from the toilet bowl is frowned upon! If kids read Michael and love Stanley Big Dog, they’ll love Dudley too!
There’s a Dog in My Brain - https://www.walker.co.uk/There-s-a-Dog-in-My-Brain-9781406399431.aspx
Mr Gum. By Andy Stanton
A modern classic! I read Mr Gum for the first time when I first started writing for children and it really inspired me to get super creative. It’s a triumph of hilarity and proves that you can never have too much quirk!
Mr Gum - http://www.mrgum.co.uk/books/
Hope you enjoy checking out some of those! Laughs GUARANTEED.
Many thanks to Terrie for joining me today. Make sure you read ‘Michael the Amazing, Mind-Reading Sausage Dog’- and enjoy the rest of the Blog Tour!
Michael the Amazing, Mind-Reading Sausage Dog
Terrie Chilvers, illustrated by Tim Budgen
Firefly Press ISBN: 978-1915444134