Jonny Leighton is an editor and writer based in Newcastle. He is the author of funny picture books Does a Bear Poo in the Woods? and Which Bum's Mum's? (both illustrated by Mike Byrne) as well as numerous non-fiction titles for children, and the bestselling Magical Unicorn Society. Jonny’s funny rhyming text and imaginative worlds have been translated and enjoyed by over 20 countries across the world.
Publications
Buster Books
Everybody Toots!
Jonny Leighton, Mike Byrne
A hilarious celebration of tooters everywhere, featuring shy, little Jerboa and his wise companion, Elephant.
Buster Books
Jokes for Funny Kids: 9 Year Olds
Jonny Leighton, Andrew Pinder
A new title in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series, this hilarious collection features over 300 gags for 9-year-olds to share.
What do you call a boy opening a bag of crisps?
Russell.
Buster Books
Which Bum’s Mum’s?
Jonny Leighton, Mike Byrne
A hilarious tale of Ziggy the zebra’s journey through the savannah, and the different animal bums he encounters on his quest.
Buster Books
Does a Bear Poo in the Woods?
Mike Byrne, Jonny Leighton
Surely there’s somewhere a bear can go away from prying eyes?
When a shy bear feels the urge to go, there’s only one thing on his mind: finding a private place where he can poo in peace.
Buster Books
The Magical Unicorn Society: The Golden Unicorn – Secrets and Legends
Selwyn E. Phipps, Rae Ritchie, Oana Befort, Aitch, Harry and Zanna Goldhawk (Papio Goldhawk (Papio Press), Jonny Leighton, Anne Marie Ryan, Adrian Bott
The Magical Unicorn Society is the official authority on the secrets and legends behind these elusive creatures.
Buster Books
Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds
Andrew Pinder, Jonny Leighton
A hilarious collection of hundreds of the funniest jokes for 6-year-olds.
What do you call a blind dinosaur?
Do-you-think-he-saw-us.
Doctor, Doctor! I feel like a pair of curtains.
O'Mara Books
The Magical Unicorn Society
Selwyn E. Phipps, Harry and Zanna Goldhawk (Papio Goldhawk (Papio Press), Helen Dardik, Jonny Leighton
After centuries of mystery, the mythical Magical Unicorn Society has published its official handbook.
