Funnybones, by Allan and Janet Ahlberg

Comments from other Mumsnetters: "The books begin in an exciting and scary-but-not-really way 'In a dark dark town there was a dark dark street ...' and by the time we met the two skeletons and their dog, both children were giggling." "The stories are funny, eccentric - and just about the right length." "A great book for children who love the idea of scary things more than the reality - Funnybones presents skeletons and scary things in a humorous and totally unfrightening way!"

Ahlberg books are always a joy to read, with some humour to appeal to the adult reading it too.

Great fun and good for teaching using pictures

Classic book - brought back my own childhood right from the first sentence - In a dark dark town...

i found this to be quite a long story BUT held the childrens attention throughout. As a childminder i find this book appeals to all ages from 3 - 9 years. Its an educational book teaching the children about the different bones in our body. very entertaining

A fun and happy book for little ones to enjoy.

I loved this series, loved reading the books to my sons. A major plus if you have to read them lots of times. My sons loved the books, too - very funny and 'on the edge' in an acceptable way for little children.

10
Funny, enjoyable both for my 3yo and for me. Plenty going on in the pictures to talk about.

Children loved to be scared occasionally! Repetition is the key word and they just love to be predictable with their responses. 10