The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff: questions to ask and activities to try
The man who ate a bike and a sofa that does 101mph! The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff is full of silly true stories and jokes.
What age is it for? The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff is best for ages 8–11. Good for: Silly facts, jokes and true stories.
The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff (Andy Seed and Scott Garrett)
- Age
- 8-11
- Best for
- Silly facts, jokes and true stories
Let your child read the silliest facts aloud. Fact-check one together.
What it helps with
- Reading for fun
- Facts and jokes
- Wordplay
- Curiosity
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What was the silliest fact?”
- “Which joke was best?”
- “Is that really true?”
- “What’s the silliest name?”
- “What would you invent?”
- “Can you tell the joke to someone?”
5-minute activities to try together
Joke book
Make a mini book of your best jokes.
Silly invention
Design the silliest useful invention.
Free printables: The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Age
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- Age
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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