Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT!From the author of the award-winning "Ode to a Pug" comes the first in a series of amusing, adorably illustrated stories starring the gassy little pug that started it all. Hilarious pug Phoebe is back, but she is not...

In Miss Humdrum's classroom, every day feels the same-until Miss Quirky takes over while she's away sick! Suddenly, the dull routine bursts into a world of creativity and excitement, filled with spontaneous dance breaks and imaginative projects! The children are filled with joy, their...

Cooper loves going for drives in the car with her family. And she loves her grandma. So, a drive to Grandma's house in the car should have been the best thing ever. But it isn't. Cooper is unhappy with her car seat today and...

Follow Rosalba Raccoon and her gluttonous rabble as they feast on a garden until they are interrupted by the owner and his rifle. Meet Tom Turkey, the bully of the farmyard, who delights in picking on his fellow farm animals but makes the mistake...

Step into the larger-than-life world of "Paul Bunyan and His Loggers," a collection of classic American folktales celebrating the legendary lumberjack. Otis T. Howd and Cloice R. Howd bring to life the extraordinary feats of Paul Bunyan, a figure synonymous with the pioneering spirit...

"Struwwelpeter: Merry Stories and Funny Pictures" by Heinrich Hoffman is a timeless collection of cautionary tales told through memorable children's poetry. This classic children's book, originally written in German, presents moral stories accompanied by funny pictures that have delighted readers for generations. Within these...

Whatever you do, DON'T BINK! Bink, and you're garbled! The evil scientists from the Bark Side are out to take over the universe. It is up to the Shubin Cousins and their new friends the Cat Commanders to put a stop to the nefarious...

It's Bring Your Kid to Work Day. Will Max experience a fun-filled day with his dad, the Chief Fart Catcher? Or will Max's reading problem turn the day fartastrophic?Testimonial: 'It's more humerus than medical!' EllaThis illustrated book is ideal for young readers just starting...

Kennedy, Daryn, and Joy Soul are three hip sisters who live in a small suburb in Ohio. This trio of rambunctious and mischievous girls has never gotten along with one another and has never agreed upon anything, not even the day of the week....

"I'm hungry! Fish are boring! I want something new. Something soft... and fluffy!"Meet a little penguin who is super hungry but totally bored of eating fish. An older penguin recalls hearing of a fluffy creature called a 'bolar pear', so the little penguin sets...

Annie and her dog, Oscar, have had a busy day playing in the snow. Somehow Annie's red mitten has disappeared in all the fun. They look high and low. . . . It's not on the sledding hill, and it's not by the snow...

Author: Bess KalbISBN-10: 0593810317ISBN-13: 9780593810316Publisher: Random House StudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2025Pages: 40Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.25lbs

A classic fairy tale is turned on its head when a creepy ghoul and three not-so-scary ghosts replace familiar characters in this funny holiday story. Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts is the Halloween version of a well-known fairy tale. This Ghouldilocks has the same...

Elmore the Moose is back in a sweet and hilarious Christmas story about believing in yourself, even when under pressure. This adorable and funny picture book comes from the comic team that brought you I Don't Want to Be a Frog and Don't Eat...

Meet Dude, the nicest Dude in town! Or so he thinks . . . One day, Dude decides that he wants to do nice things for his friends and neighbors all day long. But Dude isn't exactly attentive and tends to forget the most...

Meet Amber, Jazz, and Geena Dhillon--a.k.a. the Bindi Babes. They're three fabulous sisters with a reputation for being the coolest, best-dressed girls at their school. But their classmates don't know that the Dhillon sisters work extra hard to look perfect and together to all...

The BRAND NEW, laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray. Here comes trouble! Daisy is NOT excited about today's plan. Her mum and nan are taking her clothes shopping because of all the "incredible" sales. What could be...

From author-illustrator Tadgh Bentley, Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups is a sweetly hilarious tale of hiccups, chili, and playful surprises that puts its reader at the very center of the story--now available in a lower-priced unjacketed hardcover format! This charming interactive story is perfect...

A wonderfully, wintery new picture book based on the award-winning preschool series, The Adventures of Paddington! It's the Windsor Gardens winter fair and the whole park is covered in snow! Paddington decides to build an igloo as a surprise for everyone, thinking it will...

Trixie is a feisty, funny ten-and-three quarters-year-old who knows exactly what she thinks and is always ready to share it! Irresistible illustrated stories from the creator of the highly successful Teenage Worrier series.Trixie's beloved doggy Harpo (yes, the infamous Doggy Yap Star) had puppies...

Author: Gail SchlengerISBN-13: 9798992721805Publisher: GS PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2025Pages: 34Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Author: Dav PilkeyISBN-10: 1546176187ISBN-13: 9781546176183Publisher: GraphixLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/11/2025Pages: 224Format: Hardcover

HOT CHIPS, MAD FISH & OTHER TALES contain five funny, easy decodable stories brought to life by adorable and humorous illustrations. These stories only include short vowel words, the first concept taught in all Orton Gillingham programs. Pat and his friends will capture your...

A young, curious, science-loving environmentalist named Daisy proves to her community the importance of conservation in this whimsical and hopeful story. Daisy was born with a green thumb. As an infant, she composted her own baby food. As a toddler, she slept on a...

A group of Halloween monsters take over summer vacation with their spooky beach antics, creating a "summerween" for the books--perfect for fans of Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny and Turkey vs. Santa! A vampire and his monster friends are excited to have some fun in...

Set sail on a wild and whimsical adventure with Dionysus, the mischievous god of fun!When Dionysus sets out to find the world's sweetest grapes, he winds up on a pirate ship with a not-so-trustworthy crew. But these pirates are hilariously unaware that they have...

Author: Richard Schroder, Steve SeskinISBN-13: 9798218625399Publisher: Richard SchroderLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/25/2025Pages: 34Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

A hilarious picture book featuring a dog-loving kingdom and the most fabulous, far-out fairy DOGmother ever! Here is a Cinderella story like no other. When Cinderella wishes for a fairy godmother, she's not expecting one that barks! And this fairy dogmother has a different...

BIG TOOTH FAIRYA Laugh-Along SongbookLosing a tooth is no small matter, and the Big Tooth Fairy knows it! That's why she takes center stage in this delightful laugh-along songbook, teaching kids everywhere that painful moments hold joyful surprises. This magical story and its catchy...

Dirt Bike is a fairly cool squirrel, according to Dirt Bike. Dirt Bike thinks he is the best at everything and isn't sure why he isn't invited to more parties. Children laugh and watch as Dirt Bike tries to make his way in a...

If you found the best book in the world, would you stop reading? Could you stop reading? If you had homework to do, or dinner to get through, could you put the book down? On a train to the zoo or on a flight...

Author: Van Evan FullerISBN-10: 1805589083ISBN-13: 9781805589082Publisher: Book Publishing ProsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/02/2025Pages: 56Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.31d

In this sequel to Maggie Lou, Firefox, the irrepressible Maggie Lou acquires a new cousin, and a horse -- both of whom have minds of their own. When Uncle Bobby gets married, Maggie Lou suddenly finds herself with a new cousin, Rosie. Rosie is...

In the heart of the Aussie scrub, a cheeky little quokka sets off on an adventure, but he's not alone for long!As he hops along, he outwits some of the deadliest creatures of the outback, crafting a clever yarn about a fearsome beast known...

Author: Nicole Hayes, Adrian BeckISBN-10: 1760505447ISBN-13: 9781760505448Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2021Pages: 176Format: Paperback

Author: James Hart, Nicole Hayes, Adrian BeckISBN-10: 1760505439ISBN-13: 9781760505431Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2020Pages: 160Format: Paperback

From New York Times bestselling author Adam Wallace comes a new festive fall favorite about the importance of being yourself that families, teachers, and kids will love! Turkey has to get ready for the November Ball, but she has no idea what to wear!...

A boy's worst fears about the dentist may prove true in this bone-chilling middle grade horror perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Christopher Pike. Eddie has always been afraid of the dentist. He even bit the last one he went to (by accident). And...

From the author of National Book Award-longlisted Free Period comes a new hijinks-fueled comedy about finding your voice, perfect for fans of Carrie Firestone and Lisa Yee! Sporty Meg and fashionista Jo don't have much in common besides being seventh graders at Somerset Middle...

A usually-honest middle schooler 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...

The bluff of a lifetime...It started off innocently enough. Mo just wanted to catch a girl's eye. She was this super-talented and mysterious skater girl who looked like she had the universe all figured out. So Mo did what any self-respecting nerd would do:...

What would you do if you and your pals found a bawling baby hippopotamus on the playground at school? Join the fun as a teacher rewards his students with his impromptu, whimsical, imaginative, silly tale of four classmates on a quest to search all...

Author: Beth YorkISBN-10: 1623544726ISBN-13: 9781623544720Publisher: Charlesbridge MovesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/21/2025Pages: 96Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Andrew Clements and The Borrowers, By the Grace of Todd is the laugh-out-loud answer to what happens if you leave dirty laundry on the floor . . . and don't follow your mother's instructions to clean your room. Twelve-year-old Todd...

The laugh-out-loud sequel to G.O.A.T. asks the important question -- what will make you laugh out loud? Goat loves to laugh out loud, but his best friend Duck is not impressed. Can they make up a joke that makes them both laugh out loud?This...

SMURFETTE IN LOVE! Can Smurfette and Bombollino the Elf find true happiness? Has Smurfette met the love of her life? Are the rest of the Smurfs jealous? And will Bombollino betray Smurfette in order to save himself from Gargamel? The answers to these questions...

Everybody wants to be a princess What could be better? In "Today Stacie 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 Jenny 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...

Journey to the outer reaches of the universe-and into your deepest, darkest fears. In SCREAMS IN SPACE, best-selling author Michael Dahl presents scary sci-fi stories by some of his favorite writers. Whether it's exploring a hostile alien planet or surviving aboard a stranded spaceship,...

Anna finds herself on a class trip to Rome in this hilarious final novel in The It Girl trilogy. Anna Huntley, her friends, and her ACTUAL boyfriend (definitely requires shouting) Connor are going on a class trip to Rome This is the ideal opportunity...