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Funny Pets

Laugh-out-loud pet facts!
By Paul Mason
Series: Funny Nature
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Heaps of funny facts and cartoons about our hilarious creature companions! Humans first invited animals into their homes thousands of years ago. Since then, it's been a laugh a minute! Sometimes it's the quirky creatures causing the giggles, sometimes the silly owners. With lively artwork and... Read More
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Heaps of funny facts and cartoons about our hilarious creature companions!

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Heaps of funny facts and cartoons about our hilarious creature companions! Humans first invited animals into their homes thousands of years ago. Since then, it's been a laugh a minute! Sometimes it's the quirky creatures causing the giggles, sometimes the silly owners. With lively artwork and side-splitting jokes, we bring these relationships alive - and uncover the awesome science of animals. In Funny Pets you'll meet the stinkiest, noisiest, trickiest and of course the absolutely FUNNIEST pets on planet Earth! Funny Nature is a series of books presenting science learning through laughter. This series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation, habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect for fans of facts and fun aged 6+. Books in the Funny Nature series: Funny Beasts Funny Bugs Funny Dinosaurs Funny Plants Funny Human Body Bits Funny Pets

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526326805

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gemma Hastilow

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Paul Mason Series: Funny Nature

About the Author

Paul Mason (Author)

Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.

Gemma Hastilow (Illustrator)

Gemma has been working as an illustrator for over 10 years. She especially likes to draw people, vehicles, buildings, maps, puzzles and anything funny, scary or spooky. Drawing has been a passion for as long as she can remember. As a child a packet of felt tips and a new jotter pad would keep her amused for hours...in fact they still do!

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