Books published by publisher Arcturus

My dog's a blacksmith. How can you tell? When I tell him off, he makes a bolt for the door. This hilarious joke book is jam-packed with 1001 great gags to get kids giggling! They will pick up puns, one-liners, and knock-knock jokes on many side-splitting topics, including: • Amusing animals • Monster madness • Medical mischief • School shockers • And more! Flick through its pages to mine some comedy gold.

Calling all comic fans! Packed with tips, techniques and step-by-step guides based on the illustrations of 5 acclaimed comic artists, this is the ultimate guide to creating action-packed comics for ages 8+. This is a guide not just to drawing characters, but to the whole process of comic book creation: planning a story, developing characters and plots, using dialogue, setting out dynamic comic pages, and creating appealing covers.

There are eight of us to move at will. We protect our king from any ill. What are we? Open a window into the mind-bending world of riddles with this wonderful collection. Containing over 60 riddles, logic puzzles, tongue-twisters and silly puns, this book will leave young readers much to puzzle over. Each page features cute cartoon illustrations, which may point to the solution... ABOUT THE SERIES: Riddle Me This is packed full of clever riddles and hilarious cartoon illustrations, designed to appeal to children. Each title follows a popular theme, from animals to school to underwater riddles, so readers age 7+ can puzzle, ponder and stretch their minds.

Q: When did early people start wearing uncreased clothes? A: In the Iron Age Take a time trip with this hilarious collection of 140 history-themed jokes. Young readers will be able to pun about this past - from Vikings, to Victorians - with this brilliant joke book, featuring wacky cartoon illustrations. ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud! is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles build general knowledge and their playful jokes are great to share with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 5+.

Knock knock! Who's there? Ivan. Ivan who? Ivan to tell you the best knock knock jokes you have ever heard! Packed with over 300 jokes, this collection of classic gags will have young readers rolling on the floor with laughter. Perfect for sharing friends, family and even teachers, these jokes will leave people knocking for more! Ideal for kids age 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Brain Benders series brings together collections of puzzles, activities and joke books for young readers. These entertaining reads are perfect for a rainy day!

I make my mark on book or card, but I will break if you press too hard. What am I? Put your thinking cap on and ponder over this collection of 60 school-themed riddles. These include: • Traditional riddles • New riddles • Logic puzzles • Tongue-twisters • Silly puns • And more! Featuring wacky cartoon illustrations on every page, Riddles at School is a young puzzle-lover's playground. ABOUT THE SERIES: Riddle Me This is packed full of clever riddles and hilarious cartoon illustrations, designed to appeal to children. Each title follows a popular theme, from animals to school to underwater riddles, so readers age 7+ can puzzle, ponder and stretch their minds.

Q: What's more astounding than a talking dog? A: A spelling bee! Have a whale of a time with this compilation of 140 side-spitting animal jokes. These knock-knock jokes, puns and hilarious one-liners will delight young readers, containing all of their favourite furry friends. Featuring wonderful cartoon illustrations, The Animal Antics Jokes Book will provide hours of entertainment. ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud! is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles build general knowledge and their playful jokes are great to share with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 5+.

Q: Why did the lion spit out the clown? A: Because he tasted funny! Peer through your binoculars at this hilarious collection of 140 safari-themed jokes. Young readers will encounter all of their favourite wild animals in The Silly Safari Joke Book, featuring roarsome cartoon illustrations. ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles build general knowledge and their playful jokes are great to share with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 5+.

Calling all fabulous fashionistas! This book is the ultimate fashion drawing master class. Learn how to draw 18 gorgeous outfits inspired by a variety of trends, from wild and sassy animal prints to soft and romantic classics and chic sports luxe.Designs include:• 1920s flapper dress• Gym glam• Leopard-print kaftan• Statement skinniesSimple steps make the drawings easy to achieve and each chapter gives you advice on the top accessories you need to add style to your outfit. The book also guides you through the whole process from the best tools to use, to fashion line styles, model poses, and design tips. You will soon have the confidence and inspiration to create your own beautiful collection!

Can you draw a fearsome tiger pouncing towards its prey, or an elegant flamingo dabbling in crystal blue waters? With this book... sure you can!Ready, Set, Draw is a series of vibrant, dynamic and accessible practical art books for readers aged 8+. Each spread of these books presents a super-clear step-by-step guide to drawing a different animal. The guides start out with simple shapes, but build up to high-impact colour artworks that young readers will be proud to display on their walls.

Q: What do you do if your nose goes on strike? A: Picket! This warts-and-all collection of human body jokes is full of horrible howlers and gruesome giggles. Get ready to gross out your friends with jokes about bad breath and pongy feet. But be careful... they may just laugh their heads off! ABOUT THE SERIES: Really Horrible Jokes taps into kids' fascination with all things yucky! Humorous full-colour cartoon illustrations accompany the gross jokes, giving the books a wacky, anarchic look. Readers will love to dip into this treasure trove of ickiness and share their new jokes with friends and family.