Funnybones

On a dark dark hill there is a dark dark town, and down in a dark dark cellar live a big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton. One night they decide to go out and frighten somebody, but the story turns out to be far more silly than scary. Its repeated lines invite small listeners to chant along, while the pale bones against inky backgrounds give them plenty to look at on every page.

Janet and Allan Ahlberg created a spooky story that makes children giggle rather than hide under the covers. The publisher describes it as a classic that has delighted generations of readers, and it suits a Halloween evening as well as an ordinary bedtime. It is a good choice for young children who like a little shiver, and for grown-ups who enjoy doing the voices.