50 Utterly Silly Stories
50 Utterly Silly Stories is a delightful anthology compiled by Belinda Gallagher, featuring a collection of humorous and nonsensical tales aimed at entertaining readers aged 7 and up. The book spans 512 pages and includes stories from renowned authors such as Rudyard Kipling, Lewis Carroll, and L. Frank Baum.
The anthology is divided into five thematic sections:
Nonsense and Gobbledegook
Exploring absurd and whimsical narratives that challenge logic.Tricks and Tomfoolery
Featuring tales of playful deception and clever antics.Sillies and Simpletons
Highlighting stories about foolish characters and their humorous misadventures.Baffled Beasts and Bamboozled Birds
Focusing on bewildered animals caught in amusing situations.Scarily Stupid, Dangerously Dumb
Presenting narratives of characters engaging in outrageously foolish endeavors.
Each story is accompanied by vibrant illustrations from six different artists, enhancing the reading experience with visual humor. The compilation offers a diverse range of writing styles, including some with antiquated language, providing both entertainment and a gentle challenge for young readers.
Product Information
Edition: Paperback
Number of Pages: 511
Publisher: Miles Kelly
ISBN-13: 978-1-84810-657-4
Age Rating
6+
Books rated 6+ are suitable for early readers and may contain simple adventures, light humor, and positive life lessons. This rating applies to books that explore friendship, kindness, problem-solving, and exploration, often featuring gentle challenges, mild suspense, or imaginative storytelling. While these books may introduce basic conflicts or emotional moments, they avoid scary scenes, complex themes, or any form of intense content, ensuring they remain engaging, accessible, and age-appropriate for young readers beginning to explore longer stories.
