Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Bubble gum, bubble gum, Chewy-gooey bubble gum, Icky-Sticky bubble gum, Melting in the road.Along comes a toad, a shrew, a goose, and more wacky animals who get stuck in the gooey-ooey mess. How will they escape when a big blue truck comes straight toward...

A hilariously, unexpected journey.What happens when a tiny rocket with a giant dream decides the sky is not the limit?Meet the Little Rocket - a small but mighty adventurer who refuses to give up on his dream of reaching the moon. When his own...

Handy learns that hard work and perseverance can lead to success, even when faced with challenges. As he navigates the ups and downs of little league baseball, he discovers the power of joy, friendship, and believing in oneself, inspiring those around him. In Handy...

"Jane's Father" is a charming and humorous collection of stories by Dorothy Aldis that explores the delightful dynamics of family life through the eyes of a young girl. The work centers on Jane and her father, a man characterized by his amusing quirks, stubborn...

One little brown bear has a big idea: shave off every bit of his hair. The animals gasp, gossip, and panic-until the bear's bold choice sparks something nobody saw coming. Then the counting keeps going, from ten toes to twenty, as kids face teasing,...

We know that is hard to realize, but there is good in everything that God has made - even flies! Did you know that flies can be used to help the police to solve crimes?Another thing that is good to know is that self-control...

Watch out... Mr. Hammerhead is coming through!Dive into a colorful underwater adventure where one silly shark turns the ocean into a world of imagination, laughter, and surprise.In Watch Out, Mr. Hammerhead!, young readers will follow a playful hammerhead shark as he swims through bright...

Grandma's Garden (The Watermelon Book) is a heartwarming children's story inspired by cherished childhood memories of growing up in the country. In a world that moved a little slower and felt a lot simpler, neighbors tended gardens and farms, sharing the fruits of their...

When Larry, an alien from the planet Moonstrum, arrives on Earth, he is surprised by how bright it is! It's much too bright for his alien eye, but how can he protect himself? A hat? Sunglasses? But Larry has only one eye and no...

Cats have some interesting habits--sitting still during Quran recitation and loving the prayer mat. Could the funny things we've seen online be true? Join the search for clues in this cute, heartwarming book to see - if cats really are Muslim.Author: Nusheen AmeenuddinISBN-10: 1917068433ISBN-13:...

Six fairies. One missing. A universe on the edge of darkness...When an unseen evil voice begins to take control of a powerful villain, the balance of the universe is thrown into chaos.Six brave fairies - guardians of light, magic, and hope - must rise...

Duct Tape Dad by Binky Wellington is a playful and heartwarming tribute to the dads who can fix just about anything-with a little creativity and a lot of duct tape!Told in a fun, rhythmic style kids will love, this charming story celebrates the resourceful,...

Pinch is Santa's Bad Elf. Santa is delivering presents just like any other Christmas until Pinch beats him to the next house on the list. When Santa arrives, he finds Pinch has created a huge mess-and he must stop Pinch before it's too late.Author:...

Santa needs your help in this interactive holiday picture book by Nikki Powers and Indie-bestselling illustrator of the Digger series Joseph Kuefler! It's Christmas Eve and Santa has billions of presents to deliver. But there's a big problem: Santa is stuck in the chimney!It's...

Author: HarperCollins Children's BooksISBN-10: 0008821380ISBN-13: 9780008821388Publisher: HarperCollins Children's BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/22/2026Pages: 32Format: Paperback

Special Henrietta is a little girl with BIG ballerina dreams and an even BIGGER singing voice! She twirls through home in her trusty tutu... to breakfast, and then to school (shhh, it's under her dress!), and of course to dance class.Henrietta says can't help...

In this funny and heartfelt picture book by bestselling author Diane Alber, join the Valentine's Fairy as she finds new ways to bring joy to kids on Valentine's Day! The Valentine's Fairy is determined to bring lots of love, heart, and care to Valentine's...

Misty wants to wow the crowd at the Rainbow Island science fair! But when her bubble project doesn't go as planned, she needs to find a new approach. Will she figure out a solution to her bubble trouble? With a low word count, simple...

Shelly takes charge at Rainbow Island's Sparkle Studio. But when the other unicorns join her, more ideas mean more mess! Can Shelly figure out a way to make everyone's ideas work together? With a low word count, simple plot, and post-reading activity and discussion...

It's disco party night at Rainbow Island's Glitter Roller Rink! But Luna doesn't know how to skate, and she's nervous. Can her friend Cora help her find her groove? With a low word count, simple plot, and post-reading activity and discussion questions, this book...

Pilar the caterpillar wants to make amazing webs like Sticky the spider. But try as she might, she can only spin a boring silk pad. Feeling worn out, Pilar takes a nap--and soon learns she can do something amazing after all! Budding readers will...

Sparky the lightning bug finds Lewis the moth reading a book. Soon, Lewis is teaching his glowing friend all about light bulbs. But what happens when Sparky wonders if he might be a light bulb too? Budding readers will find out in this fun...

While crossing a wet sidewalk, Lulu the earthworm shows Annie the ant how she scooches. But when the sun comes out, the sidewalk dries up. Now Lulu can't scooch! Can Annie give Lulu a lift off the path and into some cool, wet mud?...

Pilar the caterpillar doesn't like what Doodle the dung beetle is eating for lunch. She thinks Doodle should munch on tasty leaves instead of digging into doo-doo. But what happens when Doodle stops doing what dung beetles do best? Budding readers will find out...

Celebrate the little artist in your life with this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Diane Alber that asks the question: if princesses run entire KINGDOMS and unicorns run on RAINBOWS...why can't they PAINT together?Even if everyone says "never let a princess paint with...

An oversized dinosaur named Dinky helps two siblings discover that a person's heart matters more than their appearance in this delightful picture book perfect for fans of Clifford the Big Red Dog and Dragons Love Tacos. Twin siblings have their heart set on adopting...

A New York Times and IndieBound bestseller! Created by real-life rivals and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft this hilarious illustrated story features two talented fifth graders going head-to-head in a competition for the ages. J and K are...

School Library Journal Best Books of 2024The mischievous and fun-loving Fox is back in another humorous and surprising I Can Read, from Caldecott Honor- and three-time Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor.Fox is ready to play ball!So are Elephant, Rabbit, Bear...and Snail.But who will win...

An unexpected and wholly original fractured fairy tale by award-winning author Mara Rockliff, with a hilarious visual narrative from illustrator Gladys Jose--All at Once Upon a Time is a fantastic picture book read-aloud that will have listeners giggling ever after Once upon a time...

In this funny, rhyming Level 1 Ready-to-Read sequel to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book Nothing Fits a Dinosaur by award-winning author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske, the dinosaur is definitely not scared! It's time for bed. The lights are out, but the dinosaur...

For fans of The Boss Baby and Mustache Baby comes a laugh-out-loud picture book about quiet parents who unexpectedly bring home a baby that's a heavy metal sensation! The Mumfords are a quiet family. They live on a quiet street and enjoy quiet things....

Prepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school but can't find their teacher--only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words "Mr. S" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether the sandwich must be...

Mo Willems delivers a smorgasbord of hunger, hubris, regret, and redemption as a Busy Creature hilariously chomps and chews its way from A to P and then to Z.Author: Mo WillemsISBN-13: 9798855144918Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/06/2018Pages: 26Format: Hardcover

The Bear in My Bed, featuring Joyce Wan's sweet text and signature bold, graphic art, is a hilarious take on bedtime routines, sure to make sleepy little ones smile! When a little boy goes into his room for bedtime, he finds out that his...

Goosebumps now on Disney+!Noah Bienstock can't help being so shy and nervous; he's always been like that. His best friend, Lissa Gardener, lives in the same building, but aside from her, Noah isn't very popular. So when he learns that the new student in...

Winner of the 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one!Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a...

Celebrate Mother's Day with this collection of sweet and funny poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come! It's time to start prepping breakfast in bed and calling up grandma too, because Mother's Day is here! From treating Mom to...

Dr. Seuss's irrepressible optimism is front and center in Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? The perfect send-off for grads getting ready to venture off into the world! "When you think things are bad, when you feel sour and blue, when...

Action and mystery abound on the movie set in the fourth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back -- and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice...

Fancy Nancy and her class are going to see The Big Bubble Show!Nancy and Bree can't wait to go. But when Bree gets sick and has to miss the show, Nancy decides to put on a bubble show of her own. Will Nancy and...

The magical fifth installment of Sarah Mlynowski's hit series Whatever After!Hair today, gone tomorrow...After a tough day at school, I am NOT in a good mood. The perfect pick-me-up? A trip through our magic mirror! When my brother and I -- plus our new...

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter wants to show you all the things he can do for himself in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's tying his shoes, coloring a picture, or riding his bike, both parents and children alike will relate to this...

A thrilling new adventure in the Wild Ones series--perfect for fans of Warriors, Spirit Animals, and Redwall! The wild animals of Ankle Snap Alley have been disappearing, and Kit knows exactly why: The People are animal-napping them and taking them to the zoo! Not...

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! You've never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before--an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions....

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 156-Story Treehouse--the twelfth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor! Andy and Terry live in a 156-story...

"When I'm faced with a Pilkey fan looking to branch out, this graphic novel is the first book I reach for... If eight books aren't enough, the spinoff series, Agents of S.U.I.T., continues the fun." ―The New York TimesWith more than four million copies...

A picky eater learns how delicious it can be to try something new in this laugh-out-loud Level 1 Ready-to-Read from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Jonathan Fenske! Bug wants to share his snack with Trilobite, but Trilobite only likes noodles...until he takes a taste...

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers a new story about the most gallant cat around--Pete! This time Pete is a knight on an adventure to save a pal in Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave.When Lady Callie, the...

Bad Kitty must visit the vet in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series. A sick Kitty is an unhappy Kitty, and an unhappy Kitty is a BAD Kitty. When Kitty is sick, all she can do is...

Pig the Pug is causing havoc and hilarity as he travels around the world.Pig was a Pugand I'm sorry to say, when he went on vacationhe'd cause great dismay.Everywhere he goes around the globe, Pig the Pug offends the locals and causes destruction and...