Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs! In this outrageous "safety guide," a child in a museum asks their parents how the dinosaurs all became extinct. Well, their father has some theories....

In this companion to Miss Nelson Is Missing--the classic, hilarious story of a misbehaving class--the scheming kids in Room 207 are in for a big surprise from the scariest substitute around: Miss Viola Swamp. When their teacher has to go away for a week,...

The classic, hilarious story of a misbehaving class, their sweet teacher, and the legendary substitute teacher who restores order in their chaotic classroom.Miss Nelson's class always acts up--especially when their teacher is absent from school! But after a week with their strict substitute, Viola...

In this companion to Miss Nelson Is Missing--the classic, hilarious story of a misbehaving class--the notorious Miss Swamp returns to Horace B. Smedley School to coach their failing football team.The Smedley Tornadoes haven't won a game all year, and the entire school is down...

The snarky humor of The Day the Crayons Quit meets the sweet, earnestness of Can I Be Your Dog?, in this epistolary picture book about a forgotten Panda stuffy!Meet Panda: she's grumpy, she's snarky, she's a ball of mischief, and... she's been abandoned in...

A hilarious debut picture book where kids will empathize with Edgar the Cat's dreams of stardom while also exploring the downsides that come with it.Edgar deserves to be famous like all the cats he sees online. Maybe then his human, Quinn, will stop being...

A hilarious picture book about an endearing little crank who thinks the museum is absolutely awful . . . or is it actually awesome?Art can be a lot of things--wondrous, inspiring, transformative . . . but mostly it's boring!And visiting an art museum? Double...

While Julie Cosmos works on a 3D painting, the family dog, Zeeka, rolls in it. Now the silly dog has a mashed-up masterpiece sticking to her body! Even worse, Zeeka has a vet checkup in just one hour! Can Julie and her brother Jacob...

GREEN! Why has everyone in Townsville turned GREEN?! The Powerpuff Girls are on the case and soon have a hunch that the nasty Gangreen Gang is to blame. Can the superheroes get to the bottom of this pickle and de-green all the citizens? Find...

Time for fun in the sun! The Powerpuff Girls are enjoying a family trip to the beach . . . until they spot Mojo Jojo. The villain insists he's on vacation too, but the girls don't buy it. Will they uncover an evil plot...

In this laugh-out-loud funny picture book, you--yes YOU, reader--are the boss of what happens . . . but choose wisely and don't get tricked! It's a dark and stormy night when you enter a mysterious castle. Melvin the magician greets you with an all-important...

Two boats at sea, struck by a storm, are impacted very differently -- a tale about economic inequality and climate change, patterned on a classic poem. Four characters go to sea in two very different boats for two very different reasons -- Boogy and...

A charming, funny picture book that teaches young readers aged 3-6 that the key to happiness isn't acquiring more and more stuff--it's friendship! Squirrel and Mouse are going for a lovely walk, but Squirrel keeps spotting more and more things he wants .. a...

From Mo Willems Workshop comes three popular Pigeon books--Will The Pigeon Graduate?, The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!, and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!--in a smaller, gift-worthy size and bundled in one superfun collection!Author: Mo WillemsISBN-10: 1454970758ISBN-13: 9781454970750Publisher: Union Square KidsLanguage:...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Grumpy Monkey comes a new character - part dragon, part dog, ALL FIERCE - in this hilarious, fire-snorting fantasy that celebrates friendship, courage, and the many forms fierceness (and fluffiness) can take. When the evil...

These four stories will brighten your day! Discover four great stories from the world of Little Miss, with so much super silliness sure to bring a smile to your face!Author: Roger HargreavesISBN-13: 9798217248858Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2026Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbs

What happens when you turn your dad into a dinosaur?Celebrate the holidays with this book that's bursting with confetti, magic, rainbows, sparkles and fun! Ted's dad is always asking him to do boring chores - like clean up his toys and brush his teeth....

An adorable board book full of fluffy kittens and all the things they love most! What do kittens love?Kittens love to play.They love to chase that squeaky toyaround the house all day. This vibrant board book features a sweet poem and adorable kitten photos...

Is it better to have only good luck or only bad luck? In this flip book of related tales, follow the day that changes everything for the unlucky Udders in one story and the lucky Luke in another story. The Legend of Lucky Luke...

In Griffin's latest fun tall tale, readers will learn about the coolest snow day ever! When Griffin's cousin Mason pushes a hill closer to Griffin's house, it disrupts the entire town.Author: Ashley StormISBN-13: 9798765684993Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2026Pages: 32Format: Library Binding

When Griffin's friend Imogene uses her powerful voice to demand more mashed potatoes, chaos erupts in the cafeteria! Readers will love hearing about Griffin's latest tall tale.Author: Ashley StormISBN-13: 9798765684962Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2026Pages: 32Format: Library Binding

In Griffin's latest tall tale, readers will follow the adventures of his neighbor, Lightning O'Neill. Although Lightning is a pogo stick prodigy, pandemonium follows when he bounces all over town.Author: Ashley StormISBN-13: 9798765684986Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2026Pages: 32Format: Library Binding

X marks the spot to pirate treasure in Huxley's mom's bookstore. Emerging readers follow Hux on his quest to find the loot, but discover that misreading can send your mind in a totally different direction. About the series Huxley Higgins is a small seven-year-old...

Huxley can't wait to meet the real-life knights that are coming to visit! Early readers follow as Hux prepares for the guests by creating a suit of armor to fight the inevitable dragons. About the series Huxley Higgins is a small seven-year-old with a...

Huxley and his pet snail Jet must turn into superheroes to save Grandpops from the villainous Gasman! Young readers will transform with Hux as he collects sweet scents to combat the suspected incoming farts. About the series Huxley Higgins is a small seven-year-old with...

When Huxley's mom needs a cat's help with a giant problem, that must mean zombie mice are invading the bookstore! More cats must be better than one in this silly story for beginning readers. About the series Huxley Higgins is a small seven-year-old with...

After eating a glowing green egg, aspiring journalist Florence Fortescue can suddenly see that her house is overrun with ghost chickens in this delightfully bizarre and hilarious first book of a new early middle-grade series for readers aged 8 to 12! Eleven-year-old aspiring journalist...

In this highly illustrated sequel to Invisible, J.J. must not only continue to navigate his Crohn's disease but also step up to support a family member following a devastating diagnosis. For fans of Wink and Wonder. J.J. Sugar has finally gotten into a groove...

When a spirited little grandchild declares, "My Nanna's bum is like a drum!", it sets off a heartfelt, hilarious, and rhythmic celebration of one extraordinary grandma who dances, sings, plays guitar and loves unconditionally.Told from the exuberant voice of a child, My Nanna's Bum...

Book 5 in the Series Ideal for 3 to 8 Year OldsBreakfast, yay! Mister Mustache is making blueberry pancakes with his pets Gumdrop the cat and Marshmallow the guinea pig! Big on heart but short on memory-and equipped with a bulldozer (say what?!), Mister...

From the award-winning picture book series by Joey Acker comes The Scariest Book in the Whole Entire World. Are you brave enough to read it?Warning! Nameless the rock is NOT okay.He's TRAPPED.In a BOOK.A SCARY one.Like, full of SPOOKY stuff. But don't worry! This...

A delightfully silly romp through the desert with a guide whose bravado leads to trouble!It's your first time in the desert and you're wondering how to enjoy your visit? Well, unhook your packs and throw away your maps! This donkey is an expert at...

A curious cat, a dusty cookbook, and a lunch gone magically wrong makes for a playful picture book packed with laugh-out-loud surprises, feline fun, and adventure!When the witch's curious cat stumbles upon an old cookbook, he sets out to surprise her with lunch--only to...

★ A heartwarming new picture book for littles learning big feelings! ★What happens when an imaginative boy invents some monsters to blame when he does bad things?The Meanies make him take away toys and yell at his mom. Oh no! It's not until The...

The funny antics of twelve lovable animal characters are brought together in this marvelous collection - a brilliant way to introduce phonics to young readers. Why won't Fat Cat move from his mat? Who can stop the goose on the loose? And is there...

Emma's Spiders is a delightful story about a young girl whose friends are a little unconventional - they're spiders!Follow Emma and her friends through a day of fun. Whether it is baseball, flying kites, playing dress-up, catching fish - or even bath time, Emma's...

Meet Anna Von Ogre, a delightful monstrosity. When Anna's attempt to gross out the family backfires, she finds herself stuck with a face of such beauty that even the neighbors are repulsed. How the sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl finds her inner ugly again...

Join Sammy on a Silly Adventure!Sammy the Silly Snake is not your average snake-he's fun, friendly, and loves to find and eat toy mice! Follow Sammy as he slithers through his cozy house, discovering hidden squeaky treats and making new friends along the way....

When Frank's hiccups just won't STOP, they get him into all kinds of trouble in this madcap caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons.A case of incurable hiccups leads to hilarity in this hilarious caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo...

Goosebumps creator R. L. Stine teams up with the pop-culture phenomenon Garbage Pail Kids for a first-ever GPK middle-grade series.Welcome to the town of Smellville, where a dozen kids all live in a big tumbledown house and have as much fun as they possibly...

The hilarious, rollicking adventures of mighty (but little) Norman the Norman brought together for the first time in this bumper paperback edition.Norman the Norman from Normandy and his not-so-wild boar, Truffle, are off on a sword-swinging adventure! But little Norman has inherited his father's...

As our heroine is going outside to play, her great grandma shouts out to her, "You can tell me anything!" And (as usual) our heroine is left wondering what Great Grandma meant! And so, our heroine decides to ask everyone she knows what they...

Unhappy Penelope Lumley is trapped in unhappy Plinkst! Even the beets for which Plinkst is inexplicably famous fail to grow in this utterly miserable Russian village. Penelope anxiously counts the days and wonders how she will ever get back to England in time to...

Have you ever lost a sock? It's in the Sock-Verse! Get ready to embark on a series of toe-tally awesome adventures that follow a band of misfit socks as they journey through this new whimsical world. Enter Freddy: a skater sock who gets caught...

For fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society, here comes the fifth book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood.Lord Fredrick Ashton may not feel ready...

Meet the Halloween Tree! A grumpy, gnarled tree discovers that being different is something to celebrate.Everyone knows most young saplings dream of becoming Christmas trees. But when a cranky old tree gets a second chance at belonging, he inspires kids and parents alike to...

From three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen comes a laugh-out-loud novel about six wacky misfits who get stuck together in a school restroom and discover friendship. It seemed like a normal school day, until a horrible storm forced the very cautious school administration to...

When their town gets destroyed by a tornado, everyone is pretty depressed. So in order to cheer everyone up and raise some money, the community decides to put on a talent show. Unfortunately, no one in town is particularly talented. But that doesn't stop...

This story is about Dingleberry Deer. Everyone calls him Dingle for short. Dingle has long desired to serve with the First Team, pulling Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. There's just one problem. When Dingle gets nervous, his tummy gets upset, and he produces a...

Delight toddlers to early readers with the second book in the Sassafras Ranch series, in which a feline with scaredy-cat tendencies helps his fellow ranch mates to realize that fear isn't always a bad thing. Fear can elicit bravery, protective instincts, and help us...