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Funnybones is a children’s classic and the very first book in the beloved Funnybones series created by children’s book superstars Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the skeletons (a big skeleton and a little skeleton and a dog skeleton) and dive into the wonderful world of dark, dark cellars and skeleton animals in this joyful and hilarious read.

But did you know that there are a host of other Funnybones books available?

Funnybones – a children’s classic

In the dark dark street,
There was a dark dark house.
In the dark dark house,
There was a dark dark staircase.

The Halloween classic! A book that has adorned many bookcases across the years since it was first published. A multi-generational book that grandparents will remember reading to their children, who are now in turn reading to their own children.

Children and adults alike adore this playful Funnybones series, packed with delightful illustrations.

What are the other Funnybones Books?

Alongside the children’s classic Funnybones story, there is a collection of eight Funnybones Adventures. Written by Allan Ahlberg and beautifully illustrated by Andre Amstutz. This set of books from Books2Door offers children the opportunity to enjoy more stories featuring the three skeletons who live in the dark dark house, on that dark dark street.

Funnybones Mystery Tour by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz

ISBN: 9780241333600

This Funnybones book features one dark dark night when the three skeletons go driving and solve six mysteries. Lots of things look and sound mysterious in the dark but the last mystery is the most important of all – if they don’t solve it, they can’t go home!

Funnybones Give the Dog a Bone by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz

ISBN: 9780241333594

The dog skeleton is falling apart – bits of him are dropping off – bone by bone!
Who will pick up the piece and put him back together again?

Funnybones Dinosaur Dreams by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz

ISBN: 9780241333587

The big skeleton and the little skeleton are being chased by dinosaurs… in their dreams!
Luckily dogs can dream too – and save the day.

Funnybones Bumps in the Night by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz

ISBN: 9780241333570

No matter where they are, the two skeletons keep going bump in the night – clonk!
There’s only one thing to do: “Send for Doctor Bones!”

“There can only be a few families in the British Isles who do not possess at least one well-thumbed Ahlberg” – Independent on Sunday

Funnybones The Pet Shop by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz

ISBN: 9780241333648

In this Funnybones story, the big skeleton and the little skeleton are fed up with the dog skeleton and decide to swap him at the pet shop. They start off with a goldfish but soon get tired of him and swap him for a parrot – but soon they get bored of him too . . . Eventually the pet shop owner gives them a box to take home with a surprise pet inside. What do you think it will be?

Funnybones The Ghost Train by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz

ISBN: 9780241333631

The Ghost Train is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg’s iconic children’s picture book series about skeletons. “Whoo-ooo-ooo!” It’s midnight at the station and the three skeletons climb aboard the ghost train for a spooky ride. But they discover something even more scary!

Funnybones The Black Cat by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz

ISBN: 9780241333624

In this Funnybones story, the skeletons go sledging – WHEE! – and crashing – BANG!
They can’t see their bones in the white snow but they can see a black cat . . . until she slips into their dark, dark cellar.

Funnybones Skeleton Crew by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz

ISBN: 9780241333617

Skeleton Crew is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg’s iconic children’s picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!
“Zzz!” The three skeletons enjoy a holiday on-board their little boat. But one night – “Yo-ho-ho” – the pirates come and put them out to sea on a tiny raft, launching them on an oceanful of new adventures.

Where can you buy the Funnybones adventures collection of books?

The collection of 8 Funnybones books is available to buy from Books2Door in the paperback edition.

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