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101 Bums

The hilarious bestselling, award-winning rhyming romp
By Sam Harper
Series: 101 Bums
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101 Bums by Sam Harper is a delightful children's book that takes young readers on a fun and cheeky adventure through a world of colourful and whimsical illustrations. The story celebrates diversity and body positivity, featuring a humorous collection of different bums, each with its unique charm and personality. It's a light-hearted tale that encourages curiosity and laughter, making it an engaging read for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this whimsical and silly romp through a world filled with bouncy bums if you are searching for a children's book packed with humour and vibrant illustrations. Perfect for those who appreciate light-hearted stories that spark laughter and engage young imaginations.

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A hilariously silly rhyming picture book, featuring 101 different animal bums - voted Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book in the Lollies 2022

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VOTED BEST LAUGH OUT LOUD PICTURE BOOK AWARD IN THE LOLLIES 2022 AND OVER 101,000 COPIES SOLD! The hilariously silly bestselling picture book, featuring 101 different animal bums! Bums in the jungle, bums in the town. Bums in the treetops, hanging upside down. Bums in the farmyard, bums in the park. Lots of teeny-tiny bums, glowing in the dark! Featuring an array of animal bums - from little to large, and everything in between - this brilliantly silly picture book is sure to get children giggling. Just follow the bouncy read-aloud rhyme, then get ready to join in with the jiggly wiggly dance finale!

Series: 101 Bums

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  • 101 Bums
    VOTED BEST LAUGH OUT LOUD PICTURE BOOK AWARD IN THE LOLLIES 2022 AND OVER 101,000 COPIES SOLD! The hilariously silly bestselling picture book, featuring 101 different animal bums! Bums in the jungle, bums in the town. Bums in the treetops, hanging upside down. Bums in the farmyard, bums in the park. Lots of teeny-tiny bums, glowing in the dark! Featuring...
    By Sam Harper
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    Available
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  • 101 Dinosaur Bums
    A hilariously silly rhyming picture book, featuring 101 roaring, stomping dino bums! From the creators of 101 Bums - winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book at the Lollies 2022. Roaring bum Soaring bum Chomping bum Stomping bum! Find teethy bums and beefy bums, mucky bums and plucky bums and many MANY more prehistoric bums in this laugh-out-loud...
    By Sam Harper
    Paperback
    $2199
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  • 101 Bunny Bums
    Waking bums Baking bums, making hot cross buns Matching bums Hatching bums - welcome little ones! Find bunting bums and egg-hunting bums, floral bums and choral bums and many MANY more bushy-tailed bums in this lively, laugh-out-loud springtime celebration - with a bum-tastic Bunny Bottom Brunch finale! The bouncy read-aloud text and hilarious illustrations will have every child (and grown-up)...
    By Sam Harper
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  • 101 Christmas Bums
    A hilariously silly Christmas rhyming picture book, featuring 101 magical festive bums of all shapes and sizes! From the creators of 101 Spooky Bums and 101 Bums—winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book at the Lollies 2022. Find sparkly bums, twinkly bums, jolly bums, snowy bums and lots more in this fun-filled celebration of Christmas—with an exciting festive...
    By Sam Harper
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101 Bums by Sam Harper is delightfully playful, captivating both children and adults alike with its quirky and humorous illustrations. Reviewers praise its educational slant, teaching counting and body positivity in a light-hearted manner. Its engaging and cheeky premise provides great entertainment for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444955002

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Jevons
  • Illustrated by Chris Jevons

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Sam Harper (Author)

Sam Harper is the award-winning author of 101 Bums series and Superpoop. Sam has a great sense of humour and loves to make children laugh with his writing, and seeing how incredible illustrators can bring his silliness to life on the page. 101 Bums won the Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Books in the 2022 Lollies Awards.

Chris Jevons (Illustrator)

Chris Jevons is an award-winning children's book illustrator with a passion for character design and storytelling. He began his career studying art and design at college and 3d animation at university. Chris now scribbles picture books and fiction titles for a living and has illustrated books for fantastic authors such as Peter Bently, Maz Evans, Lucy Rowland and Kes Gray. Chris's books include the bestselling Superpoop, Onesie Party, The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife and 101 Bums - winner of The Laugh Out Loud Book Award 2023.

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    Join Superpoop, everyone's favourite pooperhero as he faces his biggest challenge yet . . . Since joining the League of Superheroes, Superpoop has been single-handedly dealing with the town's toilet trouble. But when the mayor tasks him with protecting the museum's priceless Egyptian Golden Toilet Brush, Superpoop decides it's finally time to find a sidekick to help with these messy...
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    A hilariously silly rhyming picture book, featuring 101 roaring, stomping dino bums! From the creators of 101 Bums - winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book at the Lollies 2022. Roaring bum Soaring bum Chomping bum Stomping bum! Find teethy bums and beefy bums, mucky bums and plucky bums and many MANY more prehistoric bums in this laugh-out-loud...
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  • 101 Bunny Bums
    Waking bums Baking bums, making hot cross buns Matching bums Hatching bums - welcome little ones! Find bunting bums and egg-hunting bums, floral bums and choral bums and many MANY more bushy-tailed bums in this lively, laugh-out-loud springtime celebration - with a bum-tastic Bunny Bottom Brunch finale! The bouncy read-aloud text and hilarious illustrations will have every child (and grown-up)...
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