Funnybones: Bumps in the Night

Dec 4, 2024 8:39 PM

Author:Allan Ahlberg,Andre Amstutz

Bumps in the Night is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!

No matter where they are, the two skeletons keep going bump in the night - clonk!

There's only one thing to do: "Send for Doctor Bones!"

'There can be few families in the British Isles who do not possess at least one well-thumbed Ahlberg' - Independent on Sunday

Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created such award-winning children's picture books, including Peepo!, Each Peach Pear Plum and the Kate Greenaway Medal winning The Jolly Postman. Other titles in the Funnybones series include Funnybones, Mystery Tour, The Ghost Train, The Pet Shop, The Black Cat, Dinosaur Dreams, Skeleton Crew, Give the Dog a Bone and A Brilliant Bone Rattling Collection, all of which are available from Puffin.

Reviews

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

—— The Times

Not only can you fill in the calendar at the back of the book with your own special birthdays, you can also make birthday cards, cake . . . My six-year old daughter loved this book so much, she slept with it!

—— Norwich Evening News

Affectionate, cosy look at family life with detailed and fascinating illustrations

—— Bournemouth Daily Echo

Mairi Hedderwick delivers a neatly packaged tale for every month . . . All the old characters are here and the pictures are packed with fun detail

—— The Scotsman

Full of wonderful details of island life and ideas for making your own presents

—— Junior News and Mail

A great concept for a new Katie Morag title, with a mini adventure for every month

—— Achuka

Even those unfamiliar with the Hebridean isle of Struay and its inhabitants can't fail to fall for this busy, fictional world, brought to life with wit and warmth through Hedderwick's stories and detailed illustrations

—— Scottish Sunday Herald

The latest book about the wee Scottish lassie... Katie fans won't be disappointed.

—— Newbury Weekly News

This child's book is educational and value for money - a rare combination indeed!

—— The South Wales Argus

A charming book

—— Etc

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