Book Series · 3 Books

Funnybones Books

In order from Funnybones to The Black Cat.

The Funnybones series is a set of 3 picture books by Allan Ahlberg, published between 1981 and 1990. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Funnybones
The Black Cat
The Pet Shop
Funnybones
The Black Cat
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Funnybones
Sale price
$1418
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1981

Funnybones

By Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg

Skeletons seek someone to scare, but only find themselves.

32 pages
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Library Binding
Summary: In a dark house on a lonely hill, a group of skeletons yearns for someone to frighten. But with no one around, they must confront their own eerie existence. Will they find a way to break the monotony, or are they destined to haunt only themselves? Discover the humor and mystery as these skeletons navigate their spooky solitude.
The complete set

Funnybones Series

3 books · Published 1981–1990

Funnybones
Series
Sale price
$1418

Funnybones

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1981

Skeletons seek someone to scare, but only find themselves.

The Black Cat
Series
Sale price
$943

The Black Cat

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1990

Skeletons sled in snow, but a black cat vanishes into darkness.

The Pet Shop
Series
Sale price
$1498

The Pet Shop

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1990

Skeletons swap pets, seeking the perfect companion. What's in the surprise box?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Funnybones series?

There are 3 books in the Funnybones series. It began with Funnybones in 1981, and the newest book, The Black Cat, was published in 1990.

What ages are the Funnybones books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Funnybones to life.

01

Janet Ahlberg

Author
02

Allan Ahlberg

Author
03

Andre Amstutz

Illustrator

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