New Releases by Chris Tait

"Wizardry with words" The queen is gatecrashed by beggars telling a bedtime story in Scots. In this phantasmagorical odyssey of Britain''s history as fantasy poems, then fact, blends fiction. There are dips between swamps, under the sea and mines beneath Old King Cole''s foot.

"Psychedelic sojourns through Scotland''s history" Embark on a thrilling journey through the mystical lands of Scotland with this captivating poetry collection. "Rumpelstiltskin Illusions" will take you on a fantastical ride that''s filled with unexpected twists and turns. This collection is a perfect mix of whimsy, mystery, and fantasy, blending echoes of folk tales with modern words and contemporary myths. Discover a surreal map of Scotland that''s packed with bubbly jocks, ancient chapels made from spoons and syrup, and much more. You''ll be transported to a magical world where you''ll encounter Forty Shades of Fiddler''s Green and Pseudonymous Skeletons, all set against the backdrop of Scotland''s rich history. Get ready to be enchanted by this mesmerizing collection of poetry!

"A magician with words." This poetry collection will take you into forays in a wonderfully chaotic manner, in a way poetry has never ventured before. Full of wit and mischievous rebellion and nursery rhymes with a life all of their own. These are accompanied by folk tales turned on their head by fiddle-playing sheep, jack-in-the-box fish and the little match girl as a servant. A journey through Shetland''s history in narrative with Norsemen''s mythic mirrors and Beezlebub and his minions.

This journey, which Chris Tait has created for Diablo and the people, is dazzling and dynamic. It''s an ensemble piece where you are on a odyssey into a dark and confusing world that is trying to be understood. In the style of Lewis Carroll and Dylan Thomas, this mesmerising and comical peep at a quirky world is a delicious feast of richly flavoured language and very enjoyable descriptions. The words are both lyrical and thought provoking.

Diablo is a book like no other. Springing from the fantastic imagination of Chris Tait it tells the story of Diablo an unloved chess piece. In a style that is inspired by everything from Lewis Carroll to Monty Python - with a few weird stops in between - it follows his adventures through a wacky fantasy landscape. The words are accompanied by a variety of images to help illustrate the depth and breadth of Chris''s unique storytelling. It is a story of hope and a search for acceptance based on her own struggles that she hopes will help young people to realise that they are not alone as they come to terms with who they are.

These great knock-knock jokes are just what the doctor ordered. One a day will keep the doctor away.

Presents hundreds of silly knock-knock jokes for young readers.

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If you think Peter Piper and his peck of pickled peppers are played out, see if this new collection of tongue twisters doesn''t tickle your funny bone. Sputter, stammer and slur your way through dozens of original twisters, from rhymes to animal stories to short and sweet one-liners. Hours of language-induced laughter lurk within these pages, whether you master "three thieves leave" or mangle "six slick sticks." Try three times to twist your tongue around these stupefyingly silly sayings. Children of all ages will want to test them out and share them. Just be prepared to have some ridiculous fun.

Whatever comes up during the day, you can amuse your friends by asking a riddle about it--eating, studying for a test, going to the mall, watching TV, or playing with a pet. What are the smartest insects? Spelling bees. What subject do snakes like best in school? Hissssstory. What starts with an "e" and has only one letter in it? Envelope. And hundreds more!

A compendium of silly ideas for annoying adults and friends while having fun, such as pretending to be asleep to avoid work and overhear conversations, proper spitball launch techniques, and ways to avoid eating anything green.

Knock-Knock Who''s there? Disguise! Disguise who? Disguise killing me with these knock-knock jokes! Anybody, anyplace, and anything becomes a punch line for knock-knock jokes: Knock Knock! Who''s there? Heidi. Heidi who? Heidi claire, something smells delicious. Try it with Daniella. (Daniella so loud, I can hear you just fine.) Or, pizza: Knock knock! Who''s there? Pizza. Pizza who? Pizza my coat is caught in your door. Soon you''ll turn everybody and everything into your own knock-knocks, and you won''t be able to stop till you reach the end!