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1 y separately published work icon Prank Ninjas Matt Stanton , Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2021 22953884 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Joke's over, Funny Kid!
'Frenemies go head to head in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.

'Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

'These school holidays Redhill is in chaos as Max and his friends are locked in an epic prank battle ... with each other!

'Max is the funny kid and his pranking powers are being put to the test!

'A movie-theatre ninja, toilet turbulence, shopping-mall disasters, cling-film mazes and an unimaginable Kid-Free Zone are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Read This Book and Never Fart Again Tim Miller , Matt Stanton (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2021 22124180 2021 single work picture book children's

'It's been almost a decade since the Fart Monster first entered the world, now he's back in this hilarious new book from bestselling creators Tim Miller and Matt Stanton

'When you've got a problem, who do you call?

'The fart monster has spent years releasing a barrage of bottom bazookas onto the world. Now, in a surprising twist, he's here to help put an end to those roars from the rear!

'Follow along at home as the fart monster leads us through his DIY guide to easing the common fart.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Run, Odds, Run Matt Stanton , Sydney : ABC Books , 2021 22123815 2021 single work graphic novel children's

'It's a dangerous thing, your imagination.

'The sequel to the bestselling graphic novel, THE ODDS

'The Woman in the Suit is here. She wants to know about the ten odd characters who escaped Kip's imagination and now live with Kip and her dad in their two-bedroom apartment.

'She's asking questions Kip doesn't want to answer.

'NOW THE ODDS ARE ON THE RUN!

'The problem is ... the rabbit and the ninja are duelling, Racer's trying to drive, the rooster wants to leave and the unicorn and the cat are not getting along. Kip is hiding secrets from her dad, the dinosaur keeps giving her a fright and the Woman in the Suit seems to know their every move.

'From million-copy bestseller Matt Stanton comes another hilarious and heart-filled story about imagination, anxiety and accepting ourselves.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Prank Aliens Matt Stanton , Sydney : ABC Books , 2021 21264307 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Ready to see a real-life alien? Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series!

'Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

'He's also the kid who's keen to spend the most boring school holidays ever coming up with the greatest prank of all time.

'Max is the funny kid and he's going to prank the world!

'Conspiracy theories, crop circles, alien invasions, a mayor who has lost his marbles and the most Un-fun Fair in the universe are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon The Odds Matt Stanton , Matt Stanton (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2020- 20150760 2020 series - author graphic novel
1 y separately published work icon Belly Flop Matt Stanton , Sydney : ABC Books , 2020 19883430 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

'Max and Abby hardly ever agree on anything ... until now! They are both desperate to get out of this Friday's swimming carnival.

'Max is the funny kid, and there's a swimming carnival that needs cancelling!

'A sea-monster, the maths olympiad, spotty rashes, good twin vs bad twin and a swimming instructor named Chad are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Odds Matt Stanton , Matt Stanton (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2020 19752097 2020 single work graphic novel children's

'They're invaders from another world. Your imagination.

'Kip is a quiet kid in a loud city. She's easy to miss and that's the way she likes it.

'Then, one day, Kip's quiet life is suddenly interrupted. Ten of her favourite characters have stepped out of their worlds and into hers.

'But what happens when a dragon-hunting rabbit leaves his comic strip? When an old man leaves his picture book? When a ninja leaves her TV show, a race-car driver leaves their video game, and a dinosaur turns up from Kip's nightmares?

'From million-copy bestseller Matt Stanton comes the start of a hilarious and heart-filled graphic novel series about identity, imagination and discovering who you are.

'Meet The Odds ... because fitting in is overrated.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Pea and Nut : Go for Gold Matt Stanton , Matt Stanton (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2020 18586778 2020 single work picture book children's

'When a chilled-out panda and a hyperactive flamingo go head to head, there can be only one winner.

'Pea the panda relaxes by the pool. Nut the flamingo doesn't do relaxing. It's time for a race, and this time Nut is going for gold!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Peeking Duck Matt Stanton , Sydney : ABC Books , 2020 18586656 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

'He's not the smartest kid; he's not the fastest kid; he's not the prettiest kid; but he might just be the funniest kid you've ever met.

'Max and his friends take a road trip to Adventure Park to dare each other to ride The Tower of Dying Deathly Doom. But it may be Duck who is the bravest one of all.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Pea and Nut Matt Stanton , 2019 Sydney : ABC Books , 2019- 18586742 2019 series - author picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Funny Kid Kicks Butt Matt Stanton , Sydney : ABC Books , 2019 17179296 2019 single work children's fiction children's humour 'Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

He's also the one who wants to play Captain Kickbutt in the superhero movie filming in town. He just has to get child-star Spencer Daniels (aka Famous Kid) out of the way first.

'Max is the funny kid ... and Famous Kid needs to go down.

'A bodyguard named The Fridge, the greatest school assembly prank ever, a jewellery store robbery and a real superhero called ThunderButt are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Book That Never Ends Beck Stanton , Matt Stanton (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2019 16875636 2019 single work picture book children's

'For the Grown-Ups:

They say all good things come to an end ... but don't hold your breath!

You and the kids are about to zigzag your way through this book. Your choices will take you who-knows-where.

There's a legend that some people once found the end, but we're not convinced.

Oh, you think you can? Well, you're welcome to try.

And the kids will love it!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Birthday Party Tim Miller , Sydney : ABC Books , 2019 16848531 2019 single work children's fiction children's 'The chapter books your reluctant reader will actually want to read!
'Birthday parties should be fun, not smelly. Too bad the fart monster doesn't know that ...
'Ben's been invited to a birthday party and the whole class is there, including the fart monster. There are plenty of party games and ... a terrible smell. While everyone blames the dog, Ben knows it's not Turbo's fault ...
'Fart Monster and Me is the hilarious series from bestselling duo Tim Miller and Matt Stanton - sure to get kids laughing ... and reading! ' (Publication summary)

 
1 y separately published work icon Pea + Nut! Matt Stanton , Matt Stanton (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2019 16575825 2019 single work picture book children's

'MEET PEA AND NUT: BEST FRIENDS AND ALSO ... BEST RIVALS

'When a chilled-out panda and a hyperactive flamingo go head to head, there can be only one winner.

'Pea the panda decides to bake a cake. Nut the flamingo decides to turn it into a competition.

'Let the cake-baking battle begin!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Next Level Funny Kid Next Level; Funny Kid Next Level : A Funny Kid Novella Matt Stanton , Sydney : ABC Books , 2019 16575310 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

'A new video game has thrown Redhill Middle School into chaos. Will Max get the screen time he needs to dominate?

'Max is the funny kid and he's trying to beat Redhill's mystery pro gamer!

'Toilet snoozes, student protests, parent-teacher nights gone horribly wrong and an epic courtroom battle against Max's baby sister are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Happy Farter's Day Tim Miller , Matt Stanton (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2019 15930857 2019 single work picture book children's

'FATHER'S DAY IS ONCE A YEAR, BUT FOR THESE KIDS, FARTER'S DAY HAPPENS WAY TOO OFTEN ...

'In this celebration of farterhood (oops, fatherhood), ten friends swap tales of their dads' best (and WORST) bottom eruptions.

'How bad can these farts really be? Take a deep breath as you're about to find out!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Slapstick Matt Stanton , Sydney : ABC Books , 2019 15446978 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

'Only now he's been forced to join the local ice-hockey team, and there's nothing funny about slipping over and getting a frozen bum. Or is there?

'Max is the funny kid ... and this time he's skating on thin ice!

'Epic fails, a wrestling rhinoceros called Roxanne, fake news, locker rooms filled with popcorn and the dreaded return of Mr Armstrong are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.' (Publication summary)

1 An Absolutely Definitely True Story Matt Stanton , 2018 single work children's fiction
— Appears in: Laugh Your Head off 4 Ever 2018;
1 y separately published work icon Get Licked Matt Stanton , Sydney South : ABC Books , 2018 15040895 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

'And it's about time he used his talents for a good cause!

'Max is the funny kid ... and there are endangered animals to save!

'Putting the fun in fundraising, launching a puppy-smuggling operation, fighting the great Redhill canteen war and planning a secret theme park are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure!'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Burpzilla Tim Miller , Matt Stanton (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 14948544 2018 single work picture book children's

'FRANK'S NOT HIMSELF WHEN HE'S HANGRY ...

'The biggest, meanest, HUNGRIEST monster in Behemoth Bay has a problem ...

'Frank has bitten off more than he can chew and now every time he opens his mouth he BURPS!

'The other monsters are more than happy to offer him advice.

'But will it work? Will Frank be cured? Or will he be belching to the end of his days?

'Join Frank in this hilarious picture book from the bestselling creators of the Fart Monster and Dinosaur Dump.' (Publication summary)

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