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Parental guidance required: Strangest kids’ books

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Ever wondered what you’d say to your kids if your partner got arrested? Wonder no more – it’s all explained in Melissa Higgins’ latest picture book The Night Dad went to Jail.

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In fact, these days there is a book for almost every uncomfortable situation likely to arise in life. Where do babies come from? Where Willy Went. Bereavement? All My Friends are Dead. Substance abuse? My Big Sister Takes Drugs or I Wish Daddy Didn’t Drink So Much.

Even ritual satanic abuse is covered in Don’t Make Me Go Back, Mommy. Which is your favourite?

A collage of humorous children's book covers with titles like "The Night Dad Went to Jail" and "Cooking with Pooh."

Some of the more bizarre children’s titles published.

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Cover of "The Night Dad Went to Jail" showing a sad cartoon bunny drawing, by Melissa Higgins.

The Night Dad Went to Jail.

Cover of "Go the F**k to Sleep" by Adam Mansbach, showing a child sleeping among tigers under a moonlit sky.

Go the F**k to Sleep.

Cover of "Where Willy Went" by Nicholas Allan, depicting a cartoon sperm wearing goggles and a striped scarf.

Where Willy Went: The Big Story of a Little Sperm!

"Cover of 'Who Pooped in the Park?' showing a ranger and kids at Great Smoky Mountains National Park."

Who Pooped in the Park?

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Cover of "Pooh Gets Stuck" shows Pooh stuck in a hole with Christopher Robin and Rabbit trying to pull him out.

Pooh Gets Stuck.

Cover of "My Big Sister Takes Drugs" showing a girl sitting, and a child holding a soccer ball in the doorway.

My Big Sister Takes Drugs.

Cover of "The Long Journey of Mister Poop" showing a poop character with legs and a hat on a yellow background.

The Long Journey of Mister Poop.

Cover of "The Gas We Pass: The Story of Farts" by Shinta Cho, featuring an elephant's backside illustration.

The Gas We Pass: The Story of Farts.

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Children and adults engaging in activities with a guide dog and a child in a wheelchair, illustrating inclusion and care.

Who Cares About Disabled People?

Cover of "Hair in Funny Places" by Babette Cole showing a girl with ponytails, a yellow bear, and a spotted dog.

Hair in Funny Places.

Cover of "Don't Make Me Go Back, Mommy" showing a sad child with short hair, hand on face, and a snowy background.

Don’t Make Me Go Back, Mommy: A Child’s Book about Satanic Ritual Abuse.

Cover of "The House That Crack Built," showing abstract figures against a brick wall with a young girl in the center.

The House That Crack Built.

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Cover of "Maggie Goes on a Diet" by Paul M. Kramer, showing a girl holding a dress, looking at her reflection in a mirror.

Maggie Goes on A Diet.

Cover of a children's book titled "Who cares about elderly people?" showing seniors, children, and a dog on a seesaw.

Who Cares About Elderly People?

Cover of "All My Friends Are Dead" featuring a sad green dinosaur.

All My Friends Are Dead.

"Book cover of 'It Hurts When I Poop!' showing a child on a toilet with a green dinosaur nearby."

It Hurts When I Poop!

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Child and seated adult on book cover titled "I Wish Daddy Didn't Drink So Much" by Judith Vigna.

I Wish Daddy Didn’t Drink So Much.

Cover of "A Terrible Thing Happened" showing a worried raccoon thinking of a scribbled cloud.

A Terrible Thing Happened – A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma.

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Book cover of "I Said No!" showing an illustrated child holding a red flag, with a focus on privacy awareness.

I Said No! A kid-to-kid guide to keeping your private parts private.

"Cover of 'Gangsta Rap Coloring Book' by aye jay, featuring an intricate gold gun illustration on a red background."

Gangsta Rap Coloring Book (sic).

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Cartoon bear with a bowl and spoon, titled "Cooking With Pooh: Yummy Tummy Cookie Cutter Treats" on the cover.

Cooking With Pooh.

Mommy’s Black Eye: Children Dealing With Domestic Violence.

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