Books with author Andy Stanton

The first in a brand new series from the fevered imagination of the award-winning, bestselling author of MR GUM. Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their ten-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f. You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all. Full of ludicrous character, surreal escapades and outrageous word play - if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians!A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter. Did you know that rotten old villain, Mr Gum, has sold 3.6 million books in the UK alone?Praise for Mr Gum: 'Completely hilarious... Kind of the League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball'They're the funniest books... I can't recommend them enough' Stephen ManganRead all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books: NATBOFF! One Million Years of StupidityYou're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!Mr Gum and the Biscuit BillionaireMr Gum and the GoblinsMr Gum and the Power CrystalsMr Gum and the Dancing BearWhat's for Dinner, Mr Gum?Mr Gum and the Cherry TreeMr Gum and the Secret Hideout

Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their 10-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes, and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f. You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum; and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all. Full of ludicrous characters, surreal escapades, and outrageous word play—if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians! A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter.

The bestselling books which have taken the world by storm, starring Mr Gum - a grotty old grump of a man who wants everyone to be as miserable as he is! Mr Gum is so horrible that children scream when they look at him and dogs run to hide under hedges. He is absolutely grimsters. And when he puts a curse on the town and does lots of other very nasty things besides, it's lucky that a couple of handy heroes, Polly and Jake the dog, are around to give Mr Gum a taste of his own medicine! Containing five crazy books to leave you choking with laughter, here's a bonkers bonanza of silly laughs from the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. It's brilliant! Titles included are: Mr Gum & Biscuit Billionaire, Mr Gum & The Dancing Bear, Mr Gum & The Goblins, Mr Gum & The Power Crystals, You're A Bad Man Mr Gum and What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?Mr Gum in the Hound of Lamonic Bibber

This stunning book is a celebration of the special bond between a grandparent and child as they share the magic, joy and love in the world, both past and present. There is magic in everything.The world is a spinning star, No matter how old you are.This book brings together two of the most exciting talents in children's books - Andy Stanton and David Litchfield.Andy Stanton is the bestselling author of Mr Gum and David Litchfield is the award-winning creator of The Bear and The Piano.'Dazzles from cover to cover' Observer

An utterly hilarious Seussian picture book—with a surprise ending—about a mischievous little boy who gobbles up everything in the whole entire world, except for one very important thing. . . . When Danny McGee, much to his big sister Frannie's surprise, drinks up the sea with a giant straw, it turns out he's just getting started. Soon nothing is safe from getting swallowed whole by Danny McGee—not the mountains, not the trees, not even the weather girl on TV! He eats up America and all the people in the whole world (including the author, who is writing this book from inside Danny McGee!). Danny swallows the alphabet and all the numbers, until there is absolutely nothing left . . . except, of course, his big sister, Frannie McGee. Absurdist humor throughout, along with a delicious twist at the end, will have kids laughing uncontrollably at this one-of-a-kind picture book. Praise for the work of illustrator Neal Layton: "Layton's playful mixed-media illustrations evoke Ludwig Bemelmans and John Burningham. They're fresh and funny, providing plenty to pore over." —Kirkus Reviews "[This] whimsical tale is given ample comic dimension by Neal's zany and inventive mixed-media illustrations." —Publishers Weekly

Shabba me whiskers! It’s that bestselling and award-winning first ever Mr Gum story, read by the author and with music and sound effects‘They’re the funniest books … I can’t recommend them enough’ Stephen ManganGood evening. Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun and corn on the cob. This book’s all about him.And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog, and a little girl called Polly and an evil, stinky butcher all covered in guts. And there’s heroes and sweets and adventures and EVERYTHING.You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! is the first in the internationally bestselling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.

Mr Gum is back and as nasty as ever in this second hilarious story, read by the author and with music and sound effects‘Wickedly entertaining’ The BooksellerGood evening. OK, this book’s a bit hard to describe. There’s this gingerbread man with electric muscles, see? And he’s rich as a mushroom, right? And Mr Gum and Billy William are planning to get the cash, yeah? And it’s up to Polly to save the day.And there’s a funfair and hot dogs, and Friday O’Leary shouts out some crazy stuff, and... hey, that wasn’t so hard to describe after all! See ya!Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire is the second in the internationally bestselling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.

The third barking bonkers Mr Gum story, read by author Andy Stanton with music and sound effects‘It’s hilarious, it’s brilliant… Stanton’s the Guv’nor. The Boss.’Danny BakerGood evening, brave listener. But are you brave enough to join Polly and Friday as they climb Goblin Mountain to battle the forces of evil?For be warned. This audiobook is full of swords and trolls and witches and a thing that looks like a gherkin. And somehow that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum is all mixed up in it too. Shabba me whiskers, it’s a burpin’ epic!Mr Gum and the Goblins is the third in the internationally bestselling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.

You lucky little peanuts, it’s the seventh superb Mr Gum story, read by the author and with music and sound effects‘Mad, bad – and very funny’BooktrustGood evening and welcome to a tale of forests! Of dreadful villains! Of caterpillars called Graham! And of a great big BEEFER of a cherry tree!But what dark secrets are hidden in that tree, where the leaves grow thick and green? Polly intends to find out, and she intends to find out by finding out. What will she find out? Find out by listening to this audiobook, and you’ll find out! NEEEEIIIIGGGGH!Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree is the seventh in the internationally bestselling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.

Shabba me whiskers! It’s the fourth fantastic Mr Gum story, read by the author and with music and sound effects‘Smooky Palooki! This book is well brilliant!’ Jeremy StrongGood evening, children, on this dark and windy night. Now, come gather round the fireplace, for ‘tis time for strange tales to be spun.Like the tale of Polly and that old tumbledown windmill by the riverside. But just what is the windmill’s terrible secret? Why is Mr Gum lurk-lurk-lurkin’ about? And how much does Old Granny know?Gather closer, children, for all shall be revealed… BRRR! SPOOKY!Mr Gum and the Power Crystals is the fourth in the internationally bestselling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.

It’s barking bonkers! The sixth sensational Mr Gum story, read by the author and with music and sound effects‘Brilliant’ Zoe BallGood evening. BANG! KA-BOOM! OUCH. Yes, Lamonic Bibber is at war and it’s all because of Mr Gum and his nasty butcher pal, Billy William the Third. As the meat and grease whizz through the air, it’s down to Polly and her friends to break up the fight.KA-POW! Can they do it in time? KA-SMASH! Will love save the day? KA-QUESTION! Who on earth is Thora Gruntwinkle? Listen to this book and you’ll find out, you delightful little peanuts!What’s for Dinner, Mr Gum? is the sixth in the internationally bestselling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.