Funny Stories
By Michael Rosen
Who will outwit the talking animals, foolish grown-ups and strangest surprises?
funny · playful · imaginative · varied
Genres
What is Funny Stories about?
A lively collection of thirty-nine short stories filled with jokes, surprises, tall tales and wonderfully odd characters. Meet mischievous children, talking animals, foolish grown-ups, strange creatures and unexpected heroes in stories from a range of much-loved writers. Some tales are retellings of traditional stories, while others are funny, modern adventures. With plenty of twists, silliness and imaginative situations, this anthology offers something to entertain both confident readers and those who enjoy dipping into a story at a time.
About the author
Michael Rosen is a much-loved British author and poet. He is famous for writing funny and imaginative books for children, including the classic story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Michael enjoys performing his poems and stories, and he loves to make children laugh and think with his playful use of words.
Pages
256 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
1991
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