Adult Picture Books: Funny Books Like Go the F**k to Sleep
The best adult picture books are the ones that look safe on the coffee table and turn rude on the first page: Barry the Beaver Photographer, My Fat Pussy, A-Z of Balls and Itty Bitty Titty Committee. If you enjoyed Go the F**k to Sleep, these take the same idea, a picture book for grown-ups, and point it at innuendo. Each is a £12.99 square paperback and not for children.
I'm a British author and these are my books. Below are the eight I would start with. Every description comes from the book's own listing.
Eight adult picture books
Barry the Beaver Photographer
Barry is on his way to becoming an award winner by photographing beavers of all sizes. 30 pages.
My Fat Pussy
A humorous insight into life with a fat pussy (cat). Built on one double entendre and committed to it for 30 pages.
My Fat Ass
The follow-on to My Fat Pussy. It is about a donkey. 32 pages.
The Very Greedy Pussycat
A hungry pussycat eats a variety of items and never gets full. It gets a bit wild. 25 pages.
Itty Bitty Titty Committee
A story about an elite club for the most special tits. Birds, of course. 32 pages.
A-Z of Balls
Every adult knows the alphabet, but not the A-Z of Balls. An alphabet book full of illustrations to make you giggle. 29 pages.
Who Can Hold My Balls?
Our main character has a pair of balls and would love somebody to hold them for him. Will he get his happy ending? 33 pages.
Lucy Loves Her Pussy
Lucy has a pet cat called Taco and goes on a mini adventure. Watch for the twist. 34 pages, and there is a personalised version if the person you are buying for is not called Lucy.
Why the format works
Your recipient sees a bright cartoon cover and assumes it is a joke gift for a toddler. Then they read page one out loud. That moment is the whole point, so give these in person and watch.
Every book here is a £12.99 paperback, and UK delivery is free over £25, so two books ship free. Pick the Autographed edition (£19.99) and I sign the cover and write a personal message inside; add a note at checkout saying who it is for. Allow up to 7 days for signed copies.
Questions people ask
What is an adult picture book?
A book drawn and laid out like a children's picture book, short with big illustrations, but written for grown-ups. Mine are square paperbacks of 25 to 34 pages with innocent-looking pictures and words for adults only.
Are there books like Go the F**k to Sleep?
Yes. If you liked a picture book for grown-ups, try Barry the Beaver Photographer, My Fat Pussy or A-Z of Balls. They share the format, an innocent-looking picture book with an adult joke, and aim the joke at innuendo rather than parenting.
Can children read Jen Jenivive books?
No. Every one is marked For Mature Readers Only. The covers look friendly, which is the joke, so keep them out of the toy box.