Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Clever ghosts-in-training solve a scary haunted house problem. Groana, Moana, and Shrieky are three little ghosties learning the tricks to giving a good scare. They stomp around, spook family pets, and slam toilet seats. They're all set to pass their Halloween test, until they...

A princess and her pet discover that while making money can be difficult, keeping it can be even harder. Princess Persephone wants to travel somewhere warm and sunny in a shiny new spaceship, but her father won't give her the money she needs for...

A board book version of the bestselling story that's all about how to say please!Alfie loves his mommy's cookies, and he wants one more than anything! But grabbing for one, fishing for one, and dressing up as a cookie inspector don't seem to work....

Meet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior. Oh yes. And dead. Skulduggery Pleasant is gone, sucked into a parallel dimension overrun by the Faceless Ones. If his bones haven't already been turned to dust, chances are he's been driven out of his mind by the...

Beverly doesn't have a green thumb but she loves plants. So here comes Eric, a Polaskia chichipe, her first succulent friend. Immediately followed by Sally the Echeveria and Dickens the Lady Finger cactus. As more and more colorful companions join the adventure, we will...

"Willy Wake Up!" is a charming classic picture book that tells the story of a spirited sunbeam and its daily challenge to bring about a sunny day. This read-along story is perfect for children learning the importance of striving toward their goals and recovering...

"Willy Wake Up!" is a beautifully written and illustrated children's book that tells a heartwarming tale about what it takes to create a sunny day.This charming story follows a spirited sunbeam as it bounces along, trying to wake up Willy, his mom, his dad,...

The first book in a charming and funny early middle grade series about a boy finding his way in a new place with the help of some talking dogs. A little bit New Kid, a little bit Secret Life of Pets. Ten-year-old Gio Barker...

Young readers will gasp with delight at the amazing race in this Tom and Jerry interactive picture book. With each turn of the page, Tom gets closer to catching little Jerry. The mouse is fast, but Tom has some tricks up his paws. Enjoy...

Rei Hitomi is a former schoolteacher and a self-professed misanthrope due to past trauma. Hoping to live a slow, relaxing life, he takes a new teaching job in the mountains. But it turns out that this place is actually an all-girls school for demi-humans...

"Mummy Man and Waffles is a nonstop thrill, chill, and slimy spill ride full of creepy crawlers and ludicrous laughs!" --John Patrick Green, New York Times bestselling author of the InvestiGators series"A popcorn bucket of a book...propelled by one lighthearted narrow escape from danger...

Some of the key animals go AWOL just before Silver Street's opening celebration in the second adventure about the city farm run by kids. It's opening day at Silver Street Farm, and Meera, Gemma, and Karl are very excited. Everything is going to plan...

Halloween is here again, and the night is alive with the sounds of spookiness! Skeletons clatter, bats shriek, and one little ghost says . . . "Meow"? Ghost Says Meow! is a heartwarming tale about a ghost who dares to defy expectations. Her new...

Yeti's aren't real . . . or are they? Get an epic game of hide and seek in best-selling author Matt Hunt's latest picture book. Some people don't believe in yetis, but this little boy does - in fact, he's a yeti expert, and...

JOIN THE QUEST!Medieval fantasy collides with prehistoric peril in this roar-some series of high-interest chapter books packed with action, drama, and laugh-out-loud humor. The kingdom of Primordia is in terrible peril. Who will protect the innocent and trample on the forces of evil? The...

Celebrate the little artist in your life with this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Diane Alber that asks the question: Unicorns can run on RAINBOWS...so why can't they MAKE SLIME?Everyone says "never let a unicorn make slime," but one little girl had to...

With a little calm and concentration in the face of rain showers, his very pet peeve became his superpower! Back when Knox was a toddler, there was one thing he just couldn't stand-the rain. Whether it was a raging thunderstorm or a gentle drizzle,...

With a little calm and concentration in the face of rain showers, his very pet peeve became his superpower! Back when Knox was a toddler, there was one thing he just couldn't stand-the rain. Whether it was a raging thunderstorm or a gentle drizzle,...

Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore on Thin Ice, the third book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are...

What children have always wanted to know about mermaids - wonderfully busy and packed with humor. Each page features colorful, imaginative, and cute illustrations full of funny details and "facts" about the fantastic world of mermaids. A great book to dive into the wonderful...

Perfect for readers who love Dragons Love Tacos and Room on the Broom and now available as a lower-priced hardcover edition! Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witch's favorite treat--but they are also the hardest to get into the cauldron! From acclaimed...

Why is this apple tree so sad? Deep in the forest lives a special apple tree. This tree is special because he can talk, but he is also very sad. There's been no rain, and therefore, he has no apples. The sad apple tree...

Author: Joseph William WaldropISBN-13: 9798349293443Publisher: Dirt Rhodes PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/15/2025Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d

Celebrate the little artist in your life with this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Diane Alber that asks the question: You NEVER let a Unicorn Scribble...but what about DINOSAURS?Even if everyone says "never let a dinosaur scribble," but one little boy is determined...

The bestselling pack of beloved Robert Munsch Annikin mini editions! Perfect for parties, loot bags, stocking stuffers, or trips! These kid-sized editions are small enough to fit into tiny hands and pockets. Each pack includes these Munsch Annikin Miniature Edition favourites: The Paper Bag...

Celebrate a birthday and some winter fun with unlikely friends Earl & Worm in three funny stories in this irresistible early reader series from Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli. It's Earl's birthday! Worm is excited to celebrate with her lifelong friend. But even though...

Splat is excited to be the new newspaper cat, but getting up super early, keeping track of all those papers, and delivering to all those houses sure isn't as easy as it looks. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Leveled...

Splat the Cat tries to figure out what the moon is made of. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Leveled Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.Author: Rob ScottonISBN-10: 1098255844ISBN-13: 9781098255848Publisher: Leveled ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 32Format: Library...

In this Level Three I Can Read, Mr. Putter and his beloved cat Tabby bake a Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry!Celebrate the wintery season with Mr. Putter and Tabby as they reminisce and bake a sweet treat.Mr. Putter loves giving Christmas gifts,...

"No thanks, not this mummy, no veggies in my tummy," is politely repeated by a veggie-disliking lil' mummy to his Mummy. But Mummy's gentle, clever encouragement works in this fun picture book tackling the all-too-familiar veggie battle between little ones and grown-ups. With a...

When Hux hears a vampire named Dennis is coming to lunch, he jumps into action to keep his mom and Grandpops safe. Young readers will giggle as they join in Hux's scheming.Author: Jenny MooreISBN-13: 9798765648605Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Format: Library Binding

Huxley wants to help Grandpop's garden. Maybe the worms in the bookstore's new bookworm corner will be the answer! Emerging readers will be captivated by this silly story.Author: Jenny MooreISBN-13: 9798765648599Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Format: Library Binding

When Huxley's mom tells him they are going to catch a ferry, Hux concocts an elaborate plan to catch a fairy. Hilarity ensures. Beginning readers will enjoy watching Hux's wacky, fairy-catching plan unfold.Author: Jenny MooreISBN-13: 9798765648575Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Format: Library Binding

Grandpops has caught a nasty bug, which Huxley assumes is a giant space bug. Early readers will laugh at the zany solution Hux comes up with to help his grandfather.Author: Jenny MooreISBN-13: 9798765648582Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Format: Library Binding

I love you more than a baboon's bum, a kangaroo's bum, a slimy slug's bum! Stuffed full of all sorts of animal bums and celebrating love in all it's wonderful shapes and sizes, this hilarious new picture book is sure to have little ones,...

Join Cat, Rabbit, Penguin, and the rest of the team in this delightful new comic collection for middle grade readers! All are Welcome offers young readers delightful comics full of friendship and fun. According to the School Library Journal, Cat Cafe "makes you feel...

Get your just desserts with this pun-tastic buddy comedy, featuring Peanut and Jelly! Every morsel falls into place within the Foodtopia Pyramid. Well-peeled fancy folks reign from the toppings, average doughs make up the filling, and at the bottom, the odd-foods-out form the crumbs....

This book captures a heart-warming discussion between a child and his uncle as they explore the five senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and tasting.Uncle Ed is not exactly a perfect grey wolf, but he has great wisdom that comes with age, reminding his little...

Two bored little fish long for adventure... but will they get more than they bargained for?Nothing ever happens to two friendly little fish. Same old ocean. Same old seaweed. But when adventure finds them, will these two friends rise to the occasion? Or will...

Our heroine's great Grandma tells our heroine, ""All you need is love!" And our heroine is left wondering about what Great Grandma meant! And so, our heroine decides to ask everyone she knows what they think about what Great Grandma said. And she begins...

Welcome to Eden's Realm, where fun rules the day! There are no wicked witches, demons, or even ornery folks in this land. In this collection of stories, you will meet Eden, the oldest kid in the valley, which he fondly refers to as his...

Meet the Gordon family. Dadda Scott does a job so boring even describing it has been known to induce comas. Dadda Lewis who has an incredibly exciting job... just don't ask him about it! And of course their two amazing children, Lydia age 7...

Three full-length books in one!
Follow the hilarious adventures of a princess who defends her castle and wins a name for herself, a perpetually lost prince who learns how to lead, and a team of royal twins who face test after test to protect their...

A Martian lands on Earth to stop a fight betweentwo classmates and reminds them thatfighting is never the answer: Henry was black and Mike was white; one day after school they started to fight. As they were wrestling, a spaceship appeared in the sky....

Archie is a tiny owl with big dreams - to be a pirate Join him as he travels the forest on a misguided adventure involving friends, danger, lots of walking and several spooky sticks.This book is a colorful, fun exploration into thinking through decisions...

Joe Hayes must have had a singular growing up in the Arizona desert because he sure loves to write stories about it. And he tells those stories of his so much to audiences all over the United States that it seems like the stories...

Everybody wants to be a princess What could be better? In "Today Marie 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 Ruth 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 Malinda 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 Kala 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...