Funny Reads for Kids
Funny books make us smile and laugh out loud. Ranging from amusing to downright ridiculous, these books help us discover our silly sides and find the humor in life. (Updated November 2019)
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Oh No, the Aunts Are Here
When the aunts come to visit, they hug, pinched cheeks, and ask so many questions! The aunts are everywhere with their arsenal of hand sanitizer and fanny packs. This is a fun book that captures what it is like to have exuberant relatives. Ages 4-8.
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Tacos Today
In this funny bilingual graphic novel, luchadores search for their favorite tacos and then have to work together to get enough dinero to get tacos for everyone. Ages 6+
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How Dinosaurs Went Extinct
How did dinosaurs go extinct anyways? The dad in this story has a lot of interesting ideas about that! Gallimimus ran with scissors, Ankylosaurus tipped in their chair, T-Rex didn’t change underpants! A very silly book with absurd answers to what really happened to dinosaurs. Ages 4-8
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Party Time, Crabby!
Plankton really wants to throw a party, but his friend Crabby REALLY does not want to go to any parties. In these hilarious stories full of wordplay, find out if Crabby poops on Plankton’s party or if Plankton convinces Crabby to party on. Ages 4-6
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I Like This Color
Duck and Cluck agree on one thing, that the white pages in this book should be painted with color! Duck thinks pink is the right color and Cluck is convinced orange is the best. Find out what color they will get if they can’t agree in this entertaining graphic novel for beginning readers. Ages 3-8
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I Made These Ants Some Underpants!
In this very silly book, a kid makes all kinds of underpants for all kinds of creatures including some ants, a pirate, an octopus, a race car, a dragon and even more! The undies in this story will delight even the most reluctant reader. And who doesn’t want to see a clownfish in underpants? Ages 4-8
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Make Way for Butterfly
The very impatient caterpillar has turned into a very impatient butterfly with a lot of questions about what on earth Bee is doing sitting on a flower, covered in yellow dust. In this delightful book, learn more about the natural world and how cool it is to be a butterfly. Ages 5-7
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We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish
Penelope Rex has a lot of feelings. When it is her turn to take care of the class goldfish, she is terrified of Walter. Walter has unblinky eyes and is bitey! When Walter goes missing, Penelope starts to overcome her fears in this comical story. Ages 4-7
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Akissi
Akissi is always getting into all kinds of fun trouble. See what she can get away with in book two of her Mischief series.
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The Wall in the Middle of the Book
This wall is for protection! But who from what?
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