Mr Bowns is lazy. Really, really lazy. You may think you are lazy when you veg in front of the TV all day, but that would be a busy day for Mr Bowns. However, Mr Bowns has a great imagination and he makes up wonderful stories, riddles and poems. One day it is so nice that even he decides to do something. He goes for a walk and is joined by Joanne and Jake, who are the children who live next door. The more they walk, the more they talk, and the more they talk, the more they walk, until they find themselves lost, deep in the woods. In front of them is a spooky cottage. The children ask for directions at the cottage, but neither return. Mr Bowns finds himself with a dilemma. He must rescue the children from the cottage, but how? He is after all, the laziest man in the world. Join Mr Bowns on his astounding adventure, which involves witches, magic, evil cats, talking broomsticks, and friendship.

Mr Bowns would break out in a cold sweat if he know about all the great activities packed into this book. The activities follow the adventure of Mr Bowns and the children. It includes colouring in, puzzles, games, word searches, writing ideas and recipes to enable children to get off their tablets, turn off their TV screens and really interact with the story.

Mr Bowns is the laziest man in the world. He is really really lazy. He is so lazy, his heart only beats once a day! Twice if he hiccups! Lazy Bowns! However, he has a fantastic imagination, and he entertains the children who live next door with astounding stories and poems. This is a short collection of some of Mr Bowns' astounding stories. Discover the truth about the Tooth Fairy. Meet Tommy, the tortoise who loved to race. Chortle at the lengths a goblin will go to have a laugh. Plus, a chapter from 'The Astounding Adventure of Mr Bowns, the Laziest Man in the World.' Astounding Bedtime Stories - tuck your little ones in and enjoy