The Laughing Contest

The Laughing Contest is a warm and humorous story about the choices we make when we laugh.

When creatures from around the world gather beneath the Great Cedar, two unlikely contestants are chosen: Orio the hyena and Ciril the kookaburra. Both know how to laugh—but for very different reasons.

Through a series of funny, surprising and thoughtful challenges, the animals discover that laughter can hurt, heal, embarrass, encourage, divide or bring everyone together.

Filled with memorable creatures, gentle humour and moments of kindness, The Laughing Contest invites young readers to think about empathy, friendship and the effect their choices can have on others.

A story about laughter with heart, for children learning that how we treat others matters.