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The Power of Funny Books for Kids | Why Laugh-Out-Loud Books Matter – Parrot Street Book Club
Discover why funny books for kids are essential for building a love of reading. From laugh-out-loud stories and vibrant illustrations to subtle life lessons, these children’s books entertain, engage, and inspire. Perfect for reluctant readers and as Christmas gifts, our tips and recommendations highlight the best humorous books for young readers.
The Best Kids Funny Books of 2025 | Hilarious Children’s Books for Ages 5–14 – Parrot Street Book Club
Discover the funniest kids’ books of 2025! From magical mishaps to laugh-out-loud adventures, our top picks for ages 5–14 include Wanda Broom, Grumpfort, Beastie Bros, and more. Perfect for gifts, bedtime reading, and young readers who love humour, quirky characters, and heart-warming stories.
Scoot the School Run with Micro Scooters | Parrot Street Book Club
As we get ready for the kids to return to school we're thrilled to share this guest blog post from Micro Scooters, a kid-focused brand we've long admired (and bought from). We love their Create Your Own Scoot Route activity and know it's something our own kids would have adored in their younger years!
8 questions to ask when choosing a children’s book subscription | Parrot Street Book Club
Book subscriptions can offer tremendous value… if you choose wisely. With a number of children’s book subscriptions available, these are the eight essential questions we think you should consider before clicking subscribe.
Read around the world with these 14 chapter books | Parrot Street Book Club
The summer holidays are here and travel is on our mind. But who says you need a passport to explore the world? With the right books kids and their families can go on unforgettable journeys and experience how others live, learn, celebrate, and dream - broadening their view of the world with every chapter.
Reading the classics – Parrot Street Book Club
If you were asked to list five books you think a child should read (or have read to them) by the time they reach their teenage years, what would you include? I’m going to hazard a guess that many parents would reel off a list of classics: The Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, Treas
Frann Preston-Gannon on ocean stories for kids | Parrot Street Book Club
Little Lim and the Golden Treasure is perfect summer reading for whole family! Author Frann Preston-Gannon tells us about being inspired on a family holiday and which other ocean-based adventure stories she recommends you read next.
7 early chapter books about wildlife and the environment | Parrot Street Book Club
Early chapter books are a great way to use engaging fiction to introduce wildlife and environmental themes, fostering curiosity, empathy, and a love for nature. Here we introduce 7 of our favourites, perfect for 5 to 8-year-olds.
Highly illustrated books for kids aged 8+ | Parrot Street Book Club
We’ve spoken many times before about being big fans of graphic novels at Parrot Street HQ. I could talk about this for hours, because graphic novels are a fantastic and very worthy category of literature in their own right. But that’s not what this edit is about. Today we are celebrating illustrated fiction – that is
9 brilliant reads from the 2025 Read for Empathy Collection | Parrot Street Book Club
Reading books which delve into diverse perspectives and experiences can significantly help children and young people cultivate empathy and understanding, becoming more compassionate, inclusive members of society as a result. Here we share our top 9 picks from the 2025 Reading for Empathy Collection produced by Empathy Lab.
8 of the best children’s & teenage historical fiction | Parrot Street Book Club
Through historical fiction we learn that history isn’t just about dates and wars but about real humans who laughed, cried, made mistakes and stood up for things that mattered. We've shared 8 of our favourite reads for age 8 and up.
Picking titles for our children’s book subscription boxes | Parrot Street Book Club
Back in 2017 we launched our first test subscription box to a handful of enthusiastic readers. The book we chose was Spangles McNasty and the Fish of Gold by Steve Webb, illustrated by Chris Mould. We had spent a huge amount of time talking about how we should go about picking the perfect books for our boxes. We set ou
11 books for fans of The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow | Parrot Street Book Club
The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton, was a runaway hit after its publication in September 2023. It follows the journey of a boy named Nate as he navigates the ups and downs of his final year of primary school. Facing challenges at home and school, Nate grapples with friendships, self-doub
8 reasons why we’re looking forward to World Book Day 2025 | Parrot Street Book Club
We love the fact that children and adults come together to celebrate and discuss their favourite books and characters every World Book Day. These are the 8 World Book Day activities that we're most looking forward to getting stuck into this year.