Natboff! One Million Years of Stupidity

Natboff! One Million Years of Stupidity

Author: Andy Stanton

Publisher:

Published: 2018-05-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781405290982

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Natboff is a hysterical collection of stories, all set in Mr Gum's hometown of Lamonic Bibber. Strap on your laughter goggles as you embark on a time-traveling journey through the funniest and maddest moments in history. From the Stone Age to Medieval times, from the Great Fire to World War I, to one million years in the future, it's all here--and it's all completely crazy. Meet the town's most famous residents, including: Natboff the caveman Princess Snowflake A malcontent squirrel Strange Mildred the witch A talking grape called Plover Cribbins, the mysterious Victorian inventor, who invented mysterious Victorian things And plenty more besides Packed full of stories, poems, an extremely odd history of the British monarchy, and even a "Shakespearian" play (penned by William's less-famous brother, Terry)--and with plenty of Easter eggs for Mr Gum fans to spot along the way--this book is perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Roald Dahl and David Walliams. Plus it's the only one that's got the word 'kingandqueeniest' in it, most likely.


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Download or read book Natboff! One Million Years of Stupidity written by Andy Stanton and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natboff is a hysterical collection of stories, all set in Mr Gum's hometown of Lamonic Bibber. Strap on your laughter goggles as you embark on a time-traveling journey through the funniest and maddest moments in history. From the Stone Age to Medieval times, from the Great Fire to World War I, to one million years in the future, it's all here--and it's all completely crazy. Meet the town's most famous residents, including: Natboff the caveman Princess Snowflake A malcontent squirrel Strange Mildred the witch A talking grape called Plover Cribbins, the mysterious Victorian inventor, who invented mysterious Victorian things And plenty more besides Packed full of stories, poems, an extremely odd history of the British monarchy, and even a "Shakespearian" play (penned by William's less-famous brother, Terry)--and with plenty of Easter eggs for Mr Gum fans to spot along the way--this book is perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Roald Dahl and David Walliams. Plus it's the only one that's got the word 'kingandqueeniest' in it, most likely.

The Paninis of Pompeii

The Paninis of Pompeii

Author: Andy Stanton

Publisher:

Published: 2019-06-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781405293853

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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 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. 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 Mangan Read all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books: NATBOFF! One Million Years of Stupidity You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire Mr Gum and the Goblins Mr Gum and the Power Crystals Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear What's for Dinner, Mr Gum? Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout


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Download or read book The Paninis of Pompeii written by Andy Stanton and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 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. 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 Mangan Read all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books: NATBOFF! One Million Years of Stupidity You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire Mr Gum and the Goblins Mr Gum and the Power Crystals Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear What's for Dinner, Mr Gum? Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2020

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2020

Author: Bloomsbury Publishing

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-07-25

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1472947622

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Foreword by William Sutcliffe, author of Are you Experienced?, New Boy and We See Everything The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as practical advice on who to contact across the media and how to get published. New articles for the 2020 edition include: - Davinia Andrew-Lynch A message for under-represented writers: We Want You - Clémentine Beauvais Writing and translating children's fiction - Holly Bourne Dealing with tough issues in YA fiction - Natasha Farrant Writing about love and loss for children - Kiran Millwood Hargrave Writing magic into fiction - Salvatore Rubbino The craft of the illustrator - Deirdre Sullivan Reinventing old stories for new readers


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Download or read book Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2020 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by William Sutcliffe, author of Are you Experienced?, New Boy and We See Everything The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as practical advice on who to contact across the media and how to get published. New articles for the 2020 edition include: - Davinia Andrew-Lynch A message for under-represented writers: We Want You - Clémentine Beauvais Writing and translating children's fiction - Holly Bourne Dealing with tough issues in YA fiction - Natasha Farrant Writing about love and loss for children - Kiran Millwood Hargrave Writing magic into fiction - Salvatore Rubbino The craft of the illustrator - Deirdre Sullivan Reinventing old stories for new readers

Maroo of the Winter Caves

Maroo of the Winter Caves

Author: Ann Turnbull

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780618442997

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Maroo, a girl of the late Ice Age, must take charge after her father is killed, and lead her little brother, mother, and aged grandmother to the safety of the winter camp before the first blizzards strike.


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Download or read book Maroo of the Winter Caves written by Ann Turnbull and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maroo, a girl of the late Ice Age, must take charge after her father is killed, and lead her little brother, mother, and aged grandmother to the safety of the winter camp before the first blizzards strike.

You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!

You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!

Author: Andy Stanton

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 0061152404

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Brave-hearted young Polly attempts to stop mean old Mr. Gum from poisoning Jake, a huge dog adopted by the town of Lamonic Bibber that keeps destroying Mr. Gum's garden, and thus provoking the angry fairy who lives there. Includes a glossary of such English terms as gob and trouserface.


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Download or read book You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum! written by Andy Stanton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brave-hearted young Polly attempts to stop mean old Mr. Gum from poisoning Jake, a huge dog adopted by the town of Lamonic Bibber that keeps destroying Mr. Gum's garden, and thus provoking the angry fairy who lives there. Includes a glossary of such English terms as gob and trouserface.

Benny the Blue Whale

Benny the Blue Whale

Author: Andy Stanton

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-11-02

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0861547411

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AI is changing the world at frightening speed. A bestselling author decides to find out more… ‘It’ll really make you think, if you can stop laughing.’ Chris Addison, co-creator of Breeders Is ChatGPT the end of creative industries as we know them? An ethical quagmire from which there is no return? A threat to all our jobs, as we keep hearing on the news? Bestselling children’s author Andy Stanton has made a career out of writing differently – from the unconventional ‘hero’ of his bestselling Mr Gum series to his penchant for absurdist plots, his children’s books are anything but formulaic. When a friend introduces him to ChatGPT, the new large language chatbot, Andy is as sceptical as he is curious. Can this jumble of algorithms really mimic the spontaneity of human thought? Could it one day replace human authors like him for good? And are we soon to be ruled over by despotic robot overlords? He decides there’s only one thing for it – he must test this bot’s capabilities. Eventually, he settles on a prompt that will push the algorithm to its creative limits: ‘tell me a story about a blue whale with a tiny penis.’ Chaos ensues. What follows is a surprising and illuminating battle between Andy and ChatGPT that maybe, just maybe, might help us all understand AI a little bit better. Join Andy and his beleaguered AI lackey on a rollicking metafictional journey through the art of storytelling. Presenting his prompts and the AI-generated narrative alongside extensive commentary, Stanton provides a startling paean to the art of a good story and boundless human creativity. Hopeful and hilarious, Benny the Blue Whale provides a joyfully anarchic meditation on AI, literature and why we write.


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Download or read book Benny the Blue Whale written by Andy Stanton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI is changing the world at frightening speed. A bestselling author decides to find out more… ‘It’ll really make you think, if you can stop laughing.’ Chris Addison, co-creator of Breeders Is ChatGPT the end of creative industries as we know them? An ethical quagmire from which there is no return? A threat to all our jobs, as we keep hearing on the news? Bestselling children’s author Andy Stanton has made a career out of writing differently – from the unconventional ‘hero’ of his bestselling Mr Gum series to his penchant for absurdist plots, his children’s books are anything but formulaic. When a friend introduces him to ChatGPT, the new large language chatbot, Andy is as sceptical as he is curious. Can this jumble of algorithms really mimic the spontaneity of human thought? Could it one day replace human authors like him for good? And are we soon to be ruled over by despotic robot overlords? He decides there’s only one thing for it – he must test this bot’s capabilities. Eventually, he settles on a prompt that will push the algorithm to its creative limits: ‘tell me a story about a blue whale with a tiny penis.’ Chaos ensues. What follows is a surprising and illuminating battle between Andy and ChatGPT that maybe, just maybe, might help us all understand AI a little bit better. Join Andy and his beleaguered AI lackey on a rollicking metafictional journey through the art of storytelling. Presenting his prompts and the AI-generated narrative alongside extensive commentary, Stanton provides a startling paean to the art of a good story and boundless human creativity. Hopeful and hilarious, Benny the Blue Whale provides a joyfully anarchic meditation on AI, literature and why we write.

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019

Author: Bloomsbury Publishing

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-07-26

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1472947606

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The annual, bestselling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and illustrate for children and young adults. Acknowledged by the media industries and authors as the essential guide to how to get published. The 70+ articles are updated and added to each year. Together they provide invaluable guidance on subjects such as series fiction, writing historical or funny books, preparing an illustration portfolio, managing your finances, interpreting publishers' contracts, self-publishing your work. Foreword by Sarah Crossan, Carnegie Medal winner and author of One, Breathe, Moonrise (published July 2018) and We Come Apart (with Brian Conaghan) NEW articles for the 2019 edition include: LGBT+ characters in children's fiction by Lauren James The hybrid author by Shelli R. Johannes A jobbing writer's lot by Joanna Nadin Adapting children's books for stage and screen by Emma Reeves Where does your book sit? by Jasmine Richards Murderous inventions by Robin Stevens The long and winding road to publication by Paul Stewart Writing picture books by Tessa Strickland The ups and downs of being a writer by Theresa Tomlinson All of the 2,000 listings of who to contact across the media have been reviewed and updated. The essential guide for any writer for children.


Book Synopsis Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019 by : Bloomsbury Publishing

Download or read book Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The annual, bestselling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and illustrate for children and young adults. Acknowledged by the media industries and authors as the essential guide to how to get published. The 70+ articles are updated and added to each year. Together they provide invaluable guidance on subjects such as series fiction, writing historical or funny books, preparing an illustration portfolio, managing your finances, interpreting publishers' contracts, self-publishing your work. Foreword by Sarah Crossan, Carnegie Medal winner and author of One, Breathe, Moonrise (published July 2018) and We Come Apart (with Brian Conaghan) NEW articles for the 2019 edition include: LGBT+ characters in children's fiction by Lauren James The hybrid author by Shelli R. Johannes A jobbing writer's lot by Joanna Nadin Adapting children's books for stage and screen by Emma Reeves Where does your book sit? by Jasmine Richards Murderous inventions by Robin Stevens The long and winding road to publication by Paul Stewart Writing picture books by Tessa Strickland The ups and downs of being a writer by Theresa Tomlinson All of the 2,000 listings of who to contact across the media have been reviewed and updated. The essential guide for any writer for children.

The Bumper Book

The Bumper Book

Author: Watty Piper

Publisher: Price Stern Sloan

Published: 1946

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 9780448420011

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Enchanting, timeless children's classics by A.A. MilneRobert Louis Stevenson and more. Includes "The Owl and the Pussy Cat", "The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat", "Wynken, Blynken and Nod", as well as other beloved favorites.


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Download or read book The Bumper Book written by Watty Piper and published by Price Stern Sloan. This book was released on 1946 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enchanting, timeless children's classics by A.A. MilneRobert Louis Stevenson and more. Includes "The Owl and the Pussy Cat", "The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat", "Wynken, Blynken and Nod", as well as other beloved favorites.

Going to the Volcano

Going to the Volcano

Author: Andy Stanton

Publisher: Hachette Children's

Published: 2020-03-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781444933451

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Buckle up and jump on board for the funniest, most EXPLOSIVE picture book of the year - you'll want to read it again and again-o! Join two intrepid explorers as they take a train-o, jump on a plane-o, ride a Great Dane-o (down the lane-o) on their way to look at the volcano. Nothing could possibly go wrong - could it?! A hilariously anarchic rhyming story from multi-award-winning author Andy Stanton. Andy has won a string of awards for his Mr Gum books, including the Red House Children's Book Award, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book With Pictures (twice). Miguel Ordonez is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada, written by Jimmy Fallon, the Emmy and Grammy award-winning host of NBC's The Tonight Show.


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Download or read book Going to the Volcano written by Andy Stanton and published by Hachette Children's. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buckle up and jump on board for the funniest, most EXPLOSIVE picture book of the year - you'll want to read it again and again-o! Join two intrepid explorers as they take a train-o, jump on a plane-o, ride a Great Dane-o (down the lane-o) on their way to look at the volcano. Nothing could possibly go wrong - could it?! A hilariously anarchic rhyming story from multi-award-winning author Andy Stanton. Andy has won a string of awards for his Mr Gum books, including the Red House Children's Book Award, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book With Pictures (twice). Miguel Ordonez is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada, written by Jimmy Fallon, the Emmy and Grammy award-winning host of NBC's The Tonight Show.

Here Comes the Poo Bus

Here Comes the Poo Bus

Author: Andy Stanton

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780141334004

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'All aboard the poo bus! All aboard!' he cries 'We're going to the seaside for a lovely big surprise!' Hop on, everyone! Uncle Toad's at the wheel - and the insects are in for an unforgettable ride!* DING! DING! * WARNING- this story is not suitable for adults. Children - now wash your hands! From the outrageous Andy Stanton, author of You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!And winner of the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize


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Download or read book Here Comes the Poo Bus written by Andy Stanton and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'All aboard the poo bus! All aboard!' he cries 'We're going to the seaside for a lovely big surprise!' Hop on, everyone! Uncle Toad's at the wheel - and the insects are in for an unforgettable ride!* DING! DING! * WARNING- this story is not suitable for adults. Children - now wash your hands! From the outrageous Andy Stanton, author of You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!And winner of the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize