Humorous Fiction Family

Mama, Luisa und die Oma wollen sich entspannen und machen einen Wellness-Tag mit Sauna und so. Tiffany kommt nicht mit. Mit fremden, nackten Menschen in einem viel zu engen Raum sitzen, um nicht zu reden, ist nicht gerade, was sie als Spaß bezeichnen würde. Tiffany bleibt also mit Papa, Max und dem Opa zu Hause. Eigentlich will sich auch Papa entspannen, doch dann bekommt er nasse Füße. Ob die Schwungkraft oder doch Angela Merkel daran Schuld haben, was die schlaue Waschmaschine dazu meint und warum das Badezimmer am Ende verdächtig sauber ist, davon handelt das neue Hörbuch über Tiffany und ihre Familie.

This is a humorous story about two children, their mother, and a luckless father who somehow manages to draw the wrath of his wife, whereupon she turns into a fire breathing dragon and speaks in tongues.

Does any child like to go shopping? Not Llama Llama! But Mama can't leave Llama at home, so off they go to Shop-O-Rama. Lots of aisles. Long lines. Mama is too busy to notice that Llama Llama is getting m-a-d! And before he knows it, he's having a full-out tantrum! Mama quickly calms him down, but she also realizes that they need to make shopping more fun for both of them. Parents and children are sure to recognize themselves in this fun-to-listen to follow-up to the popular Llama Llama Red Pajama.

How far should Viviana’s family go to avoid being thirteen at the table? Should Melina and Tanino attend a New Year’s party hosted by Melina’s old flame? Why do Don Pericle’s clients want a Christmas wedding at all costs? Ten humorous and heart-warming short stories shining with the Sicilian sunshine, fragrant with red wine and ringing with Christmas bells, perfect for the festive season.

At Lily's annual Christmas costume party, a variety of strange events take place that lead Jo and Lily out of California forever - and into the mysterious, strange, fantastical world of Eldritch City. There, Jo learns the scandalous truth about who she is, and she and Lily join the Order of Odd-Fish, a collection of knights who research useless information.

We’ve heard of a creature like no other, and if the great tales about her are true—her strong spirit and soft heart are magical, and to catch this Mamasaurus we need YOU!

Anne has spent most of her 13 years dreaming of the day she and her best friend Penelope will finally leave Saint Lupin's Institute for Perpetually Wicked and Hideously Unattractive Children. When the big day arrives, a series of very curious happenings lead to Anne being charged with an epic quest. Anne, Penelope, and new questing partner Hiro have only days to travel to strange new locales, solve myriad riddles, and triumph over monstrous foes - or face the horrible consequences.

At age 10, Jenni Farrow and her new best friend, Timmy Caruso, enjoy a glorious summer on Pearl Island filled with fireworks, beach days, and carnival rides (not to mention that strange sea creature they rescue from a tide pool). Then, one late summer day, Timmy disappears. Thirty years later, Jenni—now Jenn Lanaro, best-selling author of the Philipia Bay action-romance series—is desperate to escape the fatigue of her career and her soon-to-be-ex-husband.

When an eight-year-old girl and her six-year-old brother take turns describing each other, it's no surprise that "The Pain" and "The Great One" are the nicknames that emerge. As this duo debates whom Mom and Dad love most, their competition becomes increasingly humorous - because when it comes to family affection, there's no such thing as win or lose.

ñ Eksentrieke ouma. ñ Hardekwas tiener. ñ Road trip deur die Karoo. ñ gesteelde skaap. ñ Onvergeetlike avontuur. Hierdie humoristiese, hartroerende tienerboek uit die pen van Jaco Jacobs sal jou anders laat kyk na die dinge wat die lewe die moeite werd maak. Vervaardig en opgeneem by Boomroc Studio van die Pionier Drukkery. Voorgelees deur Heino du Plessis.

Are they flirting or fighting? This is Joey Pigza's question when the fireworks suddenly start to explode between his long-separated mom and dad, whom he's never really had a chance to see together. The more out of control his parents get, the less in control Joey feels and the more he wants to help make things better. But Joey's ailing, tell-it-like-it-is grandmother wants her grandson to see it like it is with his unpredictable parents.

Everyone knows that orphanages are horrible places. But Earwig has a surprising amount of power over everyone else at St Morwald’s Home for Children, and loves it there. So the last thing she wants is to be sent to live with the very strange Bella Yaga….

Trixie, Daddy and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood laundromat, but their adventure takes an unexpected turn when Trixie realizes something is missing.

Time to see who really runs the house! Kids run around the house, make pillow forts, eat sugary snacks, and play with their toys throughout the day without a care in the world! No matter what they’re being told and when, they’ll be sure to make each day an even bigger blast than the last! Who’s to say kids don’t run the house as well?

Grumpy recluse Pete has long dreamed of shutting the door on his hometown of Bumbles forever, but his orphaned great, great grandnephew turns up with other plans.

It's been 30 years and with rising temperatures melting icy mountain tops the previously frozen Willoughbys have thawed out and are about to return! From living legend and Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes a hilarious sequel to New York Times best seller The Willoughbys.

Olivia is a vegetarian. Ivy is a vampire. And they're twins?!? Ever since Olivia discovered that her long-lost twin sister, Ivy, is a vampire, she's been soaking up everything Ivy will tell her about Franklin Grove's vampire community. It's all top secret, and Olivia's sworn that she'll never tell another soul. But now, nosy tabloid reporter Serena Star is snooping around. As she gets closer and closer to the truth, it's up to Ivy and Olivia to throw her off track. This is one fangtastic news story that can't get out!

When Sammy's mother dumped her with Grams to go to Hollywood and become a star, Sammy dealt with it. But when she discovers that Lady Lana has changed her name, dyed her hair, and shaved 10 years off her age, Sammy hops a bus to Hollywood and finds her mom in deeper trouble than she expected. One of Lana's biggest competitors is found dead in the room next door. Is Sammy's mother the next victim...or the prime suspect?

Faire partie d’une famille nombreuse, c’est toute une aventure ! Du moins, c’est ce que croit Jade, qui a… six frères et sœurs ! Entre les cris, le bruit et le chaos ambiant, pas facile de trouver un peu de tranquillité dans la maison. Trop souvent, la jeune fille a plutôt l’impression de vivre dans un zoo. Quand les parents annoncent que la famille partira pour la première fois en vacances au bord de la mer, l’excitation est à son comble. Mais les enfants Métivier sont loin de se douter qu’ils ne sont pas au bout de leurs surprises.

Frau Honig hilft mit Fantasie. Elsa Honig ist Kindermädchen aus Leidenschaft. Ihre Lieblingsfarbe ist Gelb, daher trägt sie ausschließlich gelbe Kleider, Röcke und Strumpfhosen, dazu meist einen sehr besonderen Hut. Und Frau Honig steckt voller Überraschungen: Sie ist eine wahre Meisterin im Spielen, Erfinden und Geschichtenerzählen. Den Tisch deckt sie, indem sie die Teller wie Frisbee-Scheiben wirft, und überall, wo sie auftaucht, lässt sie Blumen wachsen.