Books published by publisher Octopus Books Limited

You should really see Big Des go, when he's dancing to the orang-u-tango! It's his own special version of the Argentine dance, performed in New York, London and Paris, France! The Orang Who Tangoed is another laugh out loud children's book from the writer of 'The Confused Cow' and 'Kevin's Dad' which both kids and grown-ups will love. Packed with loads of hilarious, zany illustrations guaranteed to make story time a giggle.

It was in time-travel that Jasper Johnson was really keen, so he converted his wardrobe into a time machine! This amazing invention was his pride and joy, but was only just big enough to fit one small boy. The Time Machine is another brilliantly imagined children's book from the writer of 'The Confused Cow' and 'Kevin's Dad' which both kids and grown-ups will love. This beautiful, hard cover edition is packed with loads of hilarious, zany illustrations guaranteed to make story time a giggle.

As the only cow on the farm Celeste could be excused, for not knowing what she was and being confused! She could be a chicken, or a dog - or a sheep of course. Perhaps she was a pig - or maybe even a horse! The Confused Cow is another laugh out loud children's book from the writer of 'The Thingamajig' and 'Kevin's Dad' which both kids and grown-ups will love. This beautiful, hard cover edition is packed with loads of hilarious, zany illustrations guaranteed to make story time a giggle.

Gruesome Gap is a haunted place full of fear and woe, heed these tales of spookiness and be sure you never go. But if you must then please take care, as many a poor soul has met their end there! It's eerie and creepy especially when dark, no birds go cheep there and no dogs bark. It's empty and spooky and as quiet as the grave, haunted by the spirits of the foolish and brave. To stay away is our best advice, or take a risk of paying the ultimate price. Another of Kris Lillyman's rib-tickling children’s books, The Ghosts of Gruesome Gap is a fun, tongue-in-cheek ghost story that is guaranteed to bring thrills, chills and a chuckle to both kids and grown-ups alike. Full of humorously haunted tales, it is the perfect choice for a spooky Halloween bedtime story or a creepy camp fire yarn. Please note: Whilst this funny book is suitable for most children, it does contain mild scares, comic violence and scenes of mock horror that may upset the very young.