Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Amazing! Incredible! Who would believe it? Santa's come early this year! But he's not his usual jolly self. It seems he needs a little help from our young hero and his family! Can they help Santa get his butt back in shape in time...

A funny and poignant picture book about working parents, babysitters, love, and the power of music by the #1 New York Times bestselling artist of the She Persisted series. Two raccoons live at the bottom of a tree where a mama bird and her...

This Captain Underpants-style Stepping Stones series is half text, half illustration, and 100 percent humor. The creator of Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy pulls from his mad-scientist brain a kid so attracted to slime, muck, dirt, and yuck he could only be called...

A cheerful ghost grows a boo-tiful (and totally not haunted) springtime garden in this laugh-out-loud picture book--the perfect gift for Easter, Halloween, or year-round fun. Leonard the cheerful, can-do ghost is growing his family a garden. The other ghosts want it to be the...

Author: Randall JarrellISBN-10: 0063435853ISBN-13: 9780063435858Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2026Pages: 192Format: Hardcover

Author: Betty MacDonaldISBN-10: 0062663259ISBN-13: 9780062663252Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2026Pages: 192Format: Paperback

Middle school meets Mission Impossible in this hilarious spy series for fans of Chris Rylander, Stuart Gibbs, and Ally Carter about a girl whose life is turned upside down when she discovers her father is a superspy.Up until Bridget's birthday the most exciting moment...

A sweet and funny collection of poems by Patricia MacLachlan, the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall.It's a dog's life!Every dog has a tail to wag . . . and a tale to tell. Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest asked...

The thrilling third volume in the bestselling middle-grade trilogy, beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris Riddell Step through the door in the tree and into another breathtaking adventure. . . When Anneshka's hunt for the greatest kingdom brings her into our world, Imogen and Marie...

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat...Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this delightful collection of three favourite adventures, full of her warm-hearted and funny escapades...From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful...

For generations, treasure hunters have targeted a rundown mansion in the Scottish Highlands, intent on plundering its hidden riches.When the Adventurers arrive for Uncle Logan's surprise wedding just days away, the clock is ticking to unravel Hideaway's ancient secrets and save the estate from...

Author: Philip HabeebISBN-13: 9798891383326Publisher: Mascot KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/03/2025Pages: 38Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 10.12h x 8.21w x 0.35dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 11/18/2024Foreword 11/15/2024Booklist 03/01/2025 pg. 63

From the beloved longest-tenured cast member of Saturday Night Live, Kenan Thompson, comes a hilarious new picture book perfect for fans of Jory John and Grumpy Monkey. Tomorrow is Bunny's first day of school, and everything is going to be perfect. All he wants...

Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey...

Get ready for TWELVE times the action! TWELVE times the adventure! TWELVE times the Flip-O-Rama! It's the Captain Underpants Forever full-color boxed set by bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man.George and Harold, two fourth graders with BIG imaginations, hypnotize...

Come along with New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths (The 13-Story Treehouse) on a brand-new adventure that plunks the reader right into the middle of all the wacky action and laughs with its unique storytelling style. Hey, you--yes, you! Remember when we found that...

From fresh haircuts to flashy new uniforms, there's always something brewing at Café LycoReco in this official comic anthology!Author: Spider Spider LilyISBN-13: 9798855414844Publisher: Yen PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2025Pages: 192Format: PaperbackSize: 7.50h x 5.00w x 0.48d

Explore the Wacky World of an 8-Year-Old's Art Museum, Overflowing with Unconventional Artistry! Be Ready for an Unforgettable Tour Bursting with Humor, Creativity & Lots of Cheeky Butt Artworks!In the heart of a child's creativity lies the unfiltered essence of imagination, and Jace's Big...

Meet Maggie, the mischievous pup with a nose for trouble and a heart full of curiosity! When her humans leave for the afternoon, Maggie knows it's time for a little fun-and by 'fun, ' she means a full-on, house-wide adventure. From the moment the...

Peter the Pickle Vampire is a delightfully silly and heartwarming picture book about celebrating your differences and finding friends who accept you just as you are.Peter isn't your typical vampire-he's a flying pickle who drinks pickle juice instead of blood! At the big Vampire-Werewolf...

Squiggy the Poo: A Fun, Gentle Way to Help Kids Overcome Toilet Worries (Recommended for 2-6 year olds)Is your child struggling with constipation, withholding, or fear of using the toilet? Squiggy the Poo is a heartwarming, playful story designed to help little ones feel...

Wonderfully funny stories based on the darker tales collected by the Grimm brothers. This is a milder alternative to Wicked Tales Five (with no 'X'), changing one story based on the Grimm's "Handless Maiden" that in the original Grimm version includes the Devil.Author: Edward...

Oh no! The green crayon is missing! The homework is a crumpled mess! There are cookie crumbs EVERYWHERE! Clearly, there's only one explanation... THE MONSTER DID IT! But when our young narrator finally catches the culprit red-handed (or rather, crumb-covered), something unexpected happens... Maybe...

Have you ever wondered what your toots would say if they could talk? That's exactly what Dex the Dinosaur thinks about when he feels a bit gassy after dinner. Follow along with Dex as he imagines toots talking in this silly, rhyming tale."If Toots...

Oh no! Don't you hate it when your homework goes missing on the day that it's due? But who could have predicted that a tornado would swoop it up and carry it away! And right when you were trying to catch the bus, too.Enjoy...

Today when I got home from school, everything was a mixed up mess. When I opened the front door, to go into the living room, the door tried to dance a waltz with me. It was like trying to do the "Two Step," with...

Embark on a whimsical adventure through childhood laughter and learning with When Will I Ever Learn where 60 playful poems promise endless giggles and heartfelt moments.When Will I Ever Learn invites readers into a world where every moment is a chance to laugh, learn,...

Hot Chips, Mad Fish & Other Tales contain five funny, decodable (sound-out) stories brought to life by adorable and humorous illustrations. These stories are mostly short vowel words (also known as CVC or consonant-vowel-consonant words). CVC words are the first concept taught in all...

Herbert is the politest kid in town. He even has a medal to prove it! But his good manners are put to the test when his afterschool nanny, Ms. Goat, brings home a VERY RUDE garden gnome. Herbert tries to be polite about the...

Simon the yeti loves his beautiful snowy world! But when some humans try to ruin things, what can a not-so-bad guy do to make them stop?Author: Michael BuxtonISBN-13: 9798765412114Publisher: Sunbird BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 26Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 10.25h x 10.25w x 0.31d

Bunny, Teddy, and McDuff the Cat are heading out to sea on their boat, Crack In Two. When they board, they find a very bossy seagull has hijacked the wheel! They make the best of their new friend's company, and the voyage begins. Our...

Join the Math Fun with Professor Laboo!Meet Professor Laboo, an eccentric scientist with a BIG problem-he's lost ten buttons from his math robot, and he needs YOUR help to find them!This delightful rhyming picture math workbook for kindergarten and preschool takes kids on an...

Join Mark with a 'K, ' a determined yet forgetful dreamer who is focused on creating an invention to save the world.Join Mark with a 'K, ' a determined yet forgetful dreamer who is focused on creating an invention to save the world.Author: Mark...

You're guaranteed to giggle at the naughty capers of the critters in Tiffany Stone's second book of silly poems. Author: Tiffany StoneISBN-10: 189658036XISBN-13: 9781896580364Publisher: Tradewind BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2007Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.76h x 6.35w x 0.19d

Enjoy unfiltered advice from a pint-sized pundit who's got it all figured out. With witty wisdom and cheeky charm, our little expert coaches the next generation of empowered babies to find their voice, have standards, walk away, and more. Here's a board book like...

"Hahahahahahahaha" --Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL "I laughed my head off!" --Ben Clanton, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of NARWHAL AND JELLY HELLO, READER HEADS! Jump headfirst into the wonderfully off-the-wall world...

The PERFECT book for baby's first Halloween! Share in the delight of baby's very first Halloween in this gorgeous board book from bestselling creator Cheryl Orsini. Author: Cheryl OrsiniISBN-10: 1761215868ISBN-13: 9781761215865Publisher: Hardie Grant BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2025Pages: 22Format: Board BookWeight: 0.78lbs

Books eight through twelve in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs are now available together in a collectible paperback boxed set! With SPYDER defeated, Ben Ripley is looking forward to his life returning to normal, or as normal as...

A usually-honest ninth grader fibs about having been kissed then rushes to lock lips with someone before her lie is uncovered in this charming and relatable middle grade rom-com. Millie hates liars. Ever since her mom lied to their family about the six-month affair...

A feisty narrator and a determined pig-porcupine critter argue over whether this is Piggypine's story in this rambunctious meta picture book about being yourself and seeing people for who they are, not who they're not. Half pig, half porcupine, Piggypine is looking for his...

This edition features black-and-white illustrations.Three best friends. One laugh-out-loud detective agency. Countless mysteries to solve!Get ready for a hilarious and action-packed crime-solving adventure with Ripley Kool and the Investigators! Perfect for ages 8-12, this chapter book series is packed with thrilling mysteries, quirky characters,...

Up there! Gray hair! Grim stare! Beware . . . Dropbear! A humorous and heartfelt picture book perfect for 2 to 5 year olds, this rhyming romp through the outback teaches preschoolers and their grown-ups that things aren't always as they seem, and that...

Now a board book! Fans of You Loves Ewe's witty wordplay and Jon Klassen's wry illustrations will love this playful story packed with wombats, twobats, threebats, and morebats. This wombat-shaped book is strikingly silly, and with its funny words, it's a perfect gift for...

"A wild and fresh take on fantasy . . . I freaking loved it!" --Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanted series, on Time StoppersReturn to the magical town of Aurora in this exhilarating second book in the Time Stoppers series--perfect...

Everybody wants to be a princess! What could be better? In "Today Joyce Will Be a Princess," one little heroine craves the royal treatment until she learns that princesses don't get to play in the mud. It's no contest--the tiara is abandoned in favor...

Everybody wants to be a princess! What could be better? In "Today Sophie Will Be a Princess," one little heroine craves the royal treatment until she learns that princesses don't get to play in the mud. It's no contest--the tiara is abandoned in favor...

Little Lucy Lupin is sweet and dimpled - and a dreadful LIAR. The trouble is, it's impossible not to believe her - she's so perfectly cute. Not once, not twice, but three times the library is evacuated when Lucy says there's a terrifying lion...

Jimmy can play make-believe as well as anybody. So, he takes an imaginary trip with Marie to help Santa prepare to deliver toys. In conversation, the children learn Santa has a goal of giving the best gifts ever given this year. They help him...

Book two in the action-packed, hilarious graphic novel series that's Narwhal and Jelly meets The Mouse and the Motorcycle, perfect for early and reluctant readers ages 5-9. Shelby and Ham are the world's best racing team--until Ham teams up with somebody else. Can Shelby...

Meet Rosie, a brave and determined unicorn who loves trying new things!One day, while playing, Rosie hears an unexpected noise. What could it be?It's her friend Bunny, having a blast doing gymnastics!Rosie wonders: Could she do it too?With Bunny's help, Rosie tries her fi...