The Bad Book facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Andy Griffiths |
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| Illustrator | Terry Denton |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
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Publication date
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2004 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 172 pp (paperback edition) |
| ISBN | 978-0-330-36425-6 (paperback edition) |
| OCLC | 156029078 |
| Followed by | The Very Bad Book |
The Bad Book is a super funny book from 2004. It was written by Andy Griffiths and illustrated by Terry Denton. They are famous for creating many hilarious books together! This book is a collection of silly stories, funny drawings, rhymes, and poems. It's all about characters doing "bad" (but really just mischievous and funny) things. You'll meet characters like 'Bad Baby' and 'Bad Daddy'. They do funny things like throwing knives (but missing!) and making things explode at Christmas. This book was so popular that it was followed by The Very Bad Book in 2010 and The Super Bad Book in 2011.
Contents
Exploring the Bad Book's Stories
The Bad Book is packed with forty-five different stories and cartoons. Each one is designed to make you laugh! The stories often take well-known nursery rhymes or everyday situations and turn them upside down.
Funny Characters and Mischievous Fun
Many stories feature characters who are a bit naughty. For example, 'Bad Baby' often causes chaos. 'Bad Daddy' and 'Bad Mummy' also get into funny situations. These characters do things that are silly and unexpected.
Twisted Nursery Rhymes and Poems
You'll find familiar rhymes with a "bad" twist. Imagine 'Bad Humpty Dumpty' or 'Bad Jack Horner'. There are also funny poems like 'Greedy Little Grace' and 'Little Snotty Steve'. These poems often have surprising and funny endings.
Silly Riddles and Cartoons
The book also includes "Bad Riddles" and "Very Bad Riddles." These are jokes that will make you giggle. Many sections are presented as cartoons, showing the funny actions of the characters. 'Bad Baby's Christmas' is one example, where things go hilariously wrong.
Adventures and Unexpected Events
Some stories are longer adventures. 'The Bad Little Boy, His Father and the Very Tall Mountain' is one such tale. Others, like 'Pirates, Trucks, Bombs, Sharks, Dinosaurs and Football', combine many exciting things. The book even has a 'Badword Puzzle' for extra fun.
Awards and Recognition
The Bad Book was very popular with young readers. In 2005, it won an important award. It received the BILBY Award for Younger Readers. This award is chosen by kids themselves, which shows how much they loved the book!
