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Our list includes some of the world’s favourite authors, illustrators and licensed brands, such as Eric Carle, Helen Oxenbury, Nadia Shireen, The Snowman, Doctor Who, Roald Dahl, Tom Fletcher, Jeff Kinney, Rick Riordan, Robin Stevens, and Jacqueline Wilson to name but a few. In 2015, Humza performed at one hundred and twenty schools using comedy to prevent at risk teens of becoming radicalised. The previous Litte Badman books were so popular with my Year 6 class that they created a waiting list for them! Evil teacher geniuses and giant killer hamsters (see previous Little Badman adventures for details) are nothing compared to starting a new school.The characters are likable and well-developed, and the book touches on important themes of family, friendship, and cultural traditions. We’ve re-named Puffin Virtually Live so that it’s easier for new teachers to discover it as part of Puffin Schools and to acknowledge that the show now premieres on show day, rather than being streamed live. Puffin is an imprint of Penguin Random House, the world’s number-one publisher representing a vibrant community of publishing houses marked by unparalleled success. A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself.

If you have a child who enjoys horror stories with a comedic twist, or if you're looking for a unique and engaging read for a young reader, "Little Badman and the Rise of the Punjabi Zombie" is definitely worth checking out. Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.Along the way, they encounter a variety of interesting characters and have many exciting adventures. The book follows the adventures of Little Badman, a young boy from East London, as he and his family travel to Pakistan for a wedding. Humza Arshad is the first British YouTuber to have his own scripted comedy series on BBC Three in the mockumentary series Coconut. While in Pakistan, Little Badman and his cousins find themselves in the middle of a zombie outbreak, and they must use their wit and bravery to survive.

As the most iconic and well-known children’s book brand in the UK today, we are always on the lookout for innovative ways to tell the world’s favourite stories and for brilliant new debut talent and brands that connect with today’s young readers, from newborn up to twelve years old. Overall, "Little Badman and the Rise of the Punjabi Zombie" is a fun and entertaining read for children.

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Since accumulating over ninety million views on his channel Humza has used his influence and comedy for a greater purpose. Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned the ancient magical orb causing havoc and very possibly leading to world destruction. However, please be aware that it uses a YouTube player and that you should check your school’s permissions to ensure that YouTube isn’t blocked.

The Guardian"A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself. Just as funny and ludicrous as the other Little Badman books, with Humza negotiating the transition to secondary school dealing with bullies, zombies, and the legacy of the partition of India via the power of friendship, courage, and rap. If you were registered for the newsletter, you will now receive the Puffin Schools newsletter, which is filled with all the latest information about accompanying resources and upcoming shows.