funny books for kids Archives

Tristan June 21, 2018

WIN Tom Weekly: My Life & Other Failed Experiments!

** Thanks to the 259 people who entered! The winners have been drawn using the number randomiser at www.random.org. Congratulations to Andrew-Toni … View Post

Tristan March 13, 2018

Tom Weekly Book Series

I’m excited to share the new covers for my Tom Weekly book series created by amazing illustrator Gus Gordon … View Post

Tristan July 30, 2017

Name the Next My Life Book and WIN a Signed Copy!

POST UPDATE After reading through allllllll the crazy-amazing and just plain weird titles below and brainstorming with my publisher and editor, we’… View Post

Tristan July 2, 2017

My Life & Other Weaponised Muffins

‘A laugh a minute rip-roaring read for adults and children alike.’ – CBCA Reading Time Have you ever been trapped inside … View Post

Tristan April 5, 2017

How to Make a Children’s Book #2: Interview With Book Designer Astred Hicks

How do you make a book? I get this question all the time when I visit schools. How does it go from being … View Post

Tristan March 30, 2017

Your Life and Other Stuff You Made Up #1

Hi! Over the past few years I’ve been sent lots of cool artwork, wacky ideas, insightful book reviews and funny feedback from … View Post

Tristan March 24, 2017

How to Make a Children’s Book #1 Interview With Editor Brandon VanOver

People always ask me how a children’s book is made – the writing, the editing, the illustrating, the cover design, the … View Post

Tristan March 9, 2017

Guinea Pig Hostage Story

In every My Life book I include a story that I’ve brainstormed with kids as I travel around to schools and festivals. … View Post

Tristan February 27, 2017

Interview About the My Life Book Series

My new book My Life & Other Weaponised Muffins, illustrated by genius funnyman Gus Gordon is out today. To celebrate, here’s a … View Post