Michael Rosen condemns UK education system's 'fear of laughter'
Announcing the winners of this years Laugh Out Loud awards for the funniest children’s books, Rosen took aim at the ‘oppressive’ solemnity of today’s schools
September 2015
Children's books
Funny children’s books - quiz
Roald Dahl Funny prize for children's books is closed down
December 2013
Children's books
Jim Smith's top 10 funny books for kids
The winner of this year's Roald Dahl funny prize picks his favourite books that made him chortle as a child, from Shrek to Adrian Mole
Children's books
Roald Dahl funny prize goes to 'lovable and hilarious' schoolboy loser
A 'loser' schoolboy and a battle over a monkey nut triumph at the Roald Dahl funny prize
The book doctor
Where are the funny books for teenagers?
Humour is just as important in teen fiction as for younger children - it's just not signalled so clearly. The Roald Dahl funny prize aims to put a stop to that
December 2012
Children's books
Jamie Thomson and the Dark Lord Dirk's top 10 funny books
Children's books
Jamie Thomson talks about Dark Lord: the Teenage Years - video
November 2012
Children's books
I need a book for the older sibling of a new baby
The goal is to find a book she can enjoy on her own but which can also be read aloud by an adult, putting her back as the focus of their attention
Children's books
Roald Dahl funny prize: children discuss the 0-6 shortlist - video
Watch class 1K from Hitherfield primary school share their views on the Roald Dahl funny prize 0-6 shortlist
Children's books
Alien absurdity and toddler tantrums take Roald Dahl funny prize
A surreal take on an alien visitation and a tale of a toddler's day of terrifying tantrums have triumphed at the Roald Dahl funny prize
