Lollies 2018: 6-8 Reviews
There’s a Werewolf in My Tent!
written by Pamela Butchart
illustrated by Thomas Flintham
reviewed by Erin, 5
What was your laugh out loud moment in the book?
It made me laugh when Maisie’s mum wouldn’t stop hugging her and called her “my little angel wings’. It reminded me of my mum too! It also made me laugh when the foxes stole the sausages and Miss Moon was screaming.
Write a quote from the book that made you laugh out loud the most!
“He couldn’t stop thinking about the GIANT POO and that it definitely look a bit WEREWOLF-Y!”
Would you recommend this book to brighten a friend’s day and to make them laugh? Why?
This is a really funny book. It has a spooky title but it isn’t scary. The characters are all amazing, especially Izzy because she’s a detective. It even has some poo jokes too!
Pick you favourite page from the book and tell us a bit about why you chose it.
I think pages 80-81 are really funny as the children all find a giant poo! It made me laugh so much because I wasn’t expecting them to find it! I also liked page 183 because I enjoy toasting marshmallows. After quite a scary part, it calmed me down to see the children around the campfire,
Why do you like reading funny books?
They make me laugh and help me to relax. I read funny books before bedtimes so that I have sweet dreams.
Who was your favourite character? Why did they make you laugh?
My favourite character was Izzy. She’s the main character and really made me laugh. She thinks everything is AWESOME and I like that!
Would you recommend this book to a friend to brighten their day?
This is a really funny book. It has a spooky title but it isn’t scary. The characters are all amazing especially Izzy because she’s like a detective. It even has some poo jokes too!
Funny rating: 10/10
Lyttle Lies: The Pudding Problem
created by Joe Berger
reviewed by Jack, 7
What was your laugh out loud moment in this book?
I think the picture of pudding the cat at the end of the book is funny. Sam’s Incredible Lie Detector is funny and made me laugh. The Illustrations are excellent in this book.
Write a quote from the book that made you giggle!
“At the utterance of the word ‘butcher’ the Guatemalan big-eyed no-name internet cat takes a turn for the worse, she thopes out of the box and into the fruit bowl and does a very long wee…”
Why do you like reading funny books?
Because they make me laugh and when I’m done I like to show them to my mam and dad and hope that they laugh too!
Would you recommend this book to a friend to brighten their day?
I would recommend this book to my friends because my friends love funny stories and they would like the way it is illustrated like a comic.
Who was your favourite character?
Pudding is my favourite character.
His big eyes make me laugh.
Barry Loser and the Birthday Billions
created by Jim Smith
reviewed by Harry, 9
What was your laugh out loud moment (or moments!) while reading?
When Barry’s brother pees in his Shnozinator 9000 because he’s like ‘nooooo!’ It was just LOL! I just loved it.
Who was your favourite character? Why did they make you laugh?
Barry because he’s just really funny because his reaction to his brother peeing in the Shnozinator 9000 was just LOL.
Write a quote from the book that made you laugh out loud the most!
When Barry just went: “WAAAAAH!”
Pick your favourite page from the book and tell us why you like it.
The first pages. Actually all of it! The books is just amazing and it should be a funny book to anyone
Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes because this book can brighten up anybody’s day and it’s just a LOL! Book
Why do you like reading funny books?
Because I’ve just got to let my laugh come out! And if I’m feeling down funny books can cheer me up!
Funny rating: 10/10
The Big, Fat, Totally Bonkers Diary of Pig
created by Emer Stamp
reviewed by Edward, 8
drawing of Pig by Paige, 8
What was your laugh out loud moment (or moments) while reading?
When the DETHRA people thought the chickens had a deadly Arvian Pox.
Who was your favourite character? Why did they make you laugh?
My favourite character is Cow because he speaks in spoonerisms.
Write a quote from the book that makes you laugh!
“Shakey, shakey, to fox, god takey!”
Pick your favourite page or pages from the book and tell us a bit about why you chose them.
Page 14 is my favourite because it shows a very detailed picture of Mrs Jingle-Jangle’s caravan.
Why do you like reading funny books?
They cheer me up and are an easy way to spend your time.
Why you recommend this book to brighten a friend’s day and to make them laugh? Why?
I always like to cheer people up. This book is amazing!
Funny rating: 10/10
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