At the Guardian he shared his top ten funny books for kids, including:
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 ¾ by Sue TownsendRead about another book on the list.
Still one of the funniest books I've ever read. The cover on my copy was the original coloured pencil illustration of the Noddy toothbrush in a glass next to a shaving brush and razor. I have lots of visual memories from it - his red socks and Noddy wallpaper, painted over with black.
Learn about Sue Townsend's six best books.
--Marshal Zeringue