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Books in the Humorous genre:

Obelix and Co. (1978)

Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, a young graduate of the Latin school of Economics, to corrupt the indomitable Gauls by introducing them to big business. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Richard Scarry’s Little Bedtime Book (1978)

A collection of four stories from Richard Scarry’s Funniest Storybook Ever, including The Three Fishermen, The Accident, The Three Sitters and The Unlucky Day. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Richard Scarry
Illustrator(s): Richard Scarry

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1978)

Julius Caesar challenges Asterix and Obelix to a test of strength - the winner to rule the Roman Empire. This is the book of the film. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Vintage Wodehouse (1978)

A wide-ranging collection of Wodehouse short stories.

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

Asterix and the Banquet (1979)

The Roman soldiers construct a barricade around Asterix’s village to keep everyone in. So he and Obelix embark on a trip around the entire country. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix in Corsica (1979)

Asterix and Obelix help Chief Boneywasawarriorwayayix to foil the evil designs of Praetor Perfidius and oppose Julius Caesar’s army. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Gopher Baroque and Other Beastly Conceits (1979)

A collection of cartoons.

Author(s): Sandra Boynton
Illustrator(s): Sandra Boynton

Hester in the Wild (1979)

A pig goes camping and canoeing.

Author(s): Sandra Boynton
Illustrator(s): Sandra Boynton

Hippos Go Berserk! (1979)

A lonely hippo invites some friends over and things soon get out of hand until the whole crowd of Hippos Goes Berserk! This second edition has a new cover.

Author(s): Sandra Boynton
Illustrator(s): Sandra Boynton

Life at Blandings (1979)

An omnibus edition of Something Fresh (Something New), Summer Lightning and Heavy Weather.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Ionicus

The One and Only Two Heads (1979)

Two Heads celebrates its birthday.

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Janet Ahlberg

Pinkerton, Behave! (1979)

Pinkerton has trouble learning the meaning of commands. But when a burglar shows up he is more than equal to the task. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Steven Kellogg
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

The Swoop! and Other Stories (1979)

While everyone is on August holiday England’s enemies take the opportunity to invade her. Only Clarence and his boy scout troop stand in their way. Wodehouse later adapted this short novel to America as The Military Invasion of America, A Remar... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

There’s an Elephant in the Garage (1979)

A young girl and her cat go hunting for elephants in the garage.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Douglas F. Davis
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Two Wheels Two Heads (1979)

The two-headed creature from The One and Only Two Heads rides a bike.

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Janet Ahlberg

The Worm Book (1979)

This book reveals many surprising facts about our friends the worms. (But don't believe any of them.) Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Janet Ahlberg

Asterix in Belgium (1980)

Who are bravest, the Belgian tribes or the Gauls? And who can destroy more fortified Roman camps? Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

The Church Mice at Christmas (1980)

In the spirit of the season, Arthur and Humphrey organize a Christmas party for the vestry mice. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Graham Oakley
Illustrator(s): Graham Oakley

The Compleat Turkey (1980)

The turkeys, who they are and how to deal with them.

Author(s): Sandra Boynton
Illustrator(s): Sandra Boynton

The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash (1980)

Jimmy brings his boa on the class field trip to a farm and chaos ensues. Read online at Internet Archive.

Author(s): Trinka Hakes Noble
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

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