Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Follow one rip-roarious day in the life of an antsy (if lovable) boy named Bug, guided by E. S. Redmond's humor and wit. If seven-year-old Benjamin (aka Bug) Blonsky were a superhero, he'd be "Bug Boy with the Power to Annoy." That's what his...

Think you know Julius Zebra? Think again The handsome, fast-talking gladiatorial champion is sent on a zany adventure -- to Britannia Before Julius Zebra can have his freedom, Emperor Hadrian sends him on one last mission. As the newly named People's Champion, Julius must...

Aaagh Crawl slowly for your lives Stink kicks off his second decade with a super-funny homage to an oozy-goozy organism. Glip Glop Gloop What looks like dog vomit, smells like a corpse flower, and stars in one of the scariest movies Stink Moody has...

Four farsighted mice get glasses -- and a talking cat solves a family mystery -- as the charmingly eccentric Mrs. Noodlekugel returns. When Mrs. Noodlekugel's four mice make a terrible mess with cookie crumbs at tea, she decides to take them on the bus...

Marmaduke is missing! Once again, Emma has forgotten to put her ferret back in his cage. And with four brothers and sisters and a poodle who chases Marmaduke around the house, Emma finds herself in the middle of this and other family dilemmas. If...

Pleskit and Tim meet a new alien friend in this ninth book in the hilarious, fast-paced, and accessible sci-fi series Sixth-Grade Alien from the bestselling author of Aliens Ate My Homework, Bruce Coville. Pleskit has always said that he's not necessarily the first alien...

"Utterly endearing!" --Annie Barrows, New York Times-bestselling author of the Ivy + Bean booksHilarious and heart-melting." --Sara Pennypacker, New York Times-bestselling author of Pax Introducing eight-year-old Marisol Rainey--an irresistible new character from Newbery Medalist and New York Times-bestselling Erin Entrada Kelly! Maybe, Maybe Marisol...

In the seventh novel in New York Times bestselling Stuart Gibbs's FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident sleuth to solve the disappearances of endangered bison and an irreplaceable necklace.Teddy Fitzroy, his family, and some other FunJungle employees have been invited to visit...

What are the animals to do when the mango tree with the tastiest mangoes in the forest starts talking? The tree makes each animal perform before they can pick a mango. But who ever heard of a talking mango tree? Finally, Papa Bois, protector...

A school trip to the zoo starts with a fun rhyming challenge that soon leads to a different case needing to be solved. Merren has wandered off and becomes separated from her friends however all ends well, with a proud announcement of her own.Author:...

"GET ME OUT OF THIS BOOK!" shouts Max. Max is a scaredy-cat bookmark until he learns 3 rules for being brave--breathe deeply, make a plan, and think positive thoughts! When Max the bookmark went into a scary book, he couldn't LOOK and he SHOOK...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious middle grade novel about a group of kids forced to "unplug" at a wellness camp--where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. Perfect for fans...

"Entertaining and emotionally resonant." --Kirkus Reviews "Nails the voice of a kid trying as hard as she can to tackle adult problems." --Publishers Weekly Josie Bloom is put to the test when she's confronted with mysterious wads of money, a washed-up baseball player, and...

Bubbles Bubbles Everywhere is a rhyming story about too many bubbles taking over at bath time and the chaos that follows! A fun filled adventure with whimsical illustrations that adults will love to read aloud and children will enjoy hearing again and again! A...

In this Flat Stanley I Can Read adventure, Stanley visits his relatives at the farm and helps his uncle win big at the pumpkin contest There are so many fun ways for Flat Stanley to help on his uncle's farm in the fall. Being...

Middle school is a very riveting place to navigate. There are many things to learn and experience. Throughout the numerous middle school journeys that have taken place since schools began, there are obstacles. Obstacles can lead you to problem solving and new ideas, or...

When a very proper family called the Carters set out on a leisurely Sunday drive, they're shocked then delighted to learn from a toot that doesn't come from their car's horn that life can be a real gas Author: George HagermanISBN-10: 1703401379ISBN-13: 9781703401370Publisher: George...

The bestselling author-illustrator and creator of publishing sensation Scaredy Squirrel presents a character you just can't say "no" to: salesman Mr. Al Foxword. Al can sell anything. You can't help but be impressed by his lineup of satisfied customers: he's sold an icebox to...

Book 10 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! Breaking news: Hera is loose in the modern day and giving London an Ancient Greek makeover. That is until her son arrives to steal her thunder. "Did...

Book 9 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! What the Hades? Tim's used to solo time-travel but now there's a 'friend' along for the ride. "I'll get you for this, Cinderella!" When things go south...

Kio loves tacos from his local taco stand in the park. When Kio returns to the park and finds his favorite taco stand closed, he is devastated and decides something has to be done. But what can he do? Will Kio have to find...

(Bilingual English-Arabic edition) This story tells how a woman loses an apple down a hole in the ground and then makes a series of attempts to retrieve it. Children love chanting the action sequence of this cumulative tale from memory, but when the plot...

Classic stories from the Wally McDoogle series now with new designs and spot illustrations throughout. Wally McDoogle, klutz-extraordinaire, has stumbled his way into sports stardom. But only Wally could end up playing hockey goalie against the monstrous Mad Dog Miller while being trapped in...

A funny and sweet story about a visit to the hairdresser by a girl and her pet dog.Author: Judith KoppensISBN-10: 1605375756ISBN-13: 9781605375755Publisher: ClavisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/03/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.40w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2020

From the illustrator of the best-selling Little Blue Truck series comes the whimsical tale of Madison Pratt, a clever and spunky girl determined to reverse the curse of the plaid purse. Madison Pratt is delighted to find a lonely plaid purse in the park...

A new threat has oozed onto the scene in Book 2 of this hilarious middle grade series by Paul Gilligan starring Doug, King of the underworld. "The Wimpy Kid's got nothing on the King of the Mole People--he's got more laughs and more mud."...

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially struggling, reluctant, and striving readers. Author: Rachel Renee RussellISBN-10: 1432874810ISBN-13:...

Bionic boogers return in the seventh book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man George and Harold thought they were beyond boogers. Their new pet, Sulu the Bionic Hamster, had defeated the Bionic Booger Boy,...

Facts are everything to Freddie Yates--once you know one, it's yours to keep. After his grandmother dies, Freddie has to face the facts: his family has now dwindled to just him and his accident-prone stepdad. When Freddie discovers his biological father might be alive...

Will Hank's school photo be another disaster on his parents' shelf of shame? The latest novelization of the TV series based on the best-selling books by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. As seen on Universal Kids Hank hates school photos. Something always goes wrong...

Make your choice, have a voice, and stuff the ballot box with Amelia Bedelia The paperback edition of the funny and bestselling picture book about voting and elections is perfect for young readers this Election Day and every day When Amelia Bedelia is honored...

Fourth grader Lucy McGee's ukulele is missing--and if she doesn't find it soon, she'll be kicked out of the Songwriting Club! Lucy McGee is determined to track down her beloved instrument, but she can't let anyone catch on--even best friend Phillip. When Lucy learns...

Grandfather's Garden has the endearing quality of a classic of a new kind. As with the Harry Potter books, its rollicking stream of quirky tales is for "kids, teens, moms, dads, grandmoms, granddads, and the close, warm delight of reading aloud to kids at...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this intergalactic middle-grade adventure by Chris Wooding.If he had it his way, Jack would spend his days drawing aliens and epic space battles. But it seems Jack's daydreams of action and adventure...

Timmy and his best friend the Fart are back again If your child loves soccer and playing sport, then you're going to love reading along with Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart The Day My Fart Followed Me To Soccer is a...

With the help of Miss Brooks, Missy's classmates all find books they love in the library--books about fairies and dogs and trains and cowboys. But Missy dismisses them all--"Too flowery, too furry, too clickety, too yippity." Still, Miss Brooks remains undaunted. Book Week is...

Middle School Mayhem: Battle of the Bands Austin Davenport is back in the mayhemiest adventure yet Austin's world is forever changed when he learns that nerds have one chance to transform themselves into cool kids. And that's by starting a band. When Austin and...

"The humor is irresistible." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS Does A Fiddler Crab Fiddle? Do fiddler crabs ride a skateboard? Do fiddler crabs eat pizza? NO! But they sure do some amazing things, like move sideways (without skateboards) so shore birds can't catch them or gobble...

Our hero is Claude D'Bonair, a young pilot in the Cat Air Corp, keen to prove his worth to the older pilots and live up to the memory of his father. Will cats and dogs ever live in harmony again? In book four, Most...

Join the lonely pumpkin as he searches for friends on Halloween!Children will love pressing the button on every page to make the pumpkin light up. The nose is die-cut through the book, so each spread can be illuminated with the touch of a hand....

Andrew has decided he never needs to go pee ever again, but his parents aren't too sure. Only one minute into the drive to his grandparents' house, Andrew changes his mind. A new look for the Classic Munsch picture books brings all of the...

Jason's sleepwalking father is snoring all around the house In the bathtub, in the kitchen, even on top of the car in the garage. But when the front door is opened and Jason's father sleepwalks outside into the frozen night, Jason has to take...

Clara Humble, the winsome and ber-confident fourth-grader who's been described as "Ramona Quimby meets Timmy Failure" is back for a second adventure. When Clara and her best friend, Bradley, discover their favorite game show, Smarty Pants --a mix of trivia and obstacle course stunts...

This clever picture book tells readers right away what to expect. "There once was a bear, a moose and a beaver who loved adventure. But sometimes their competitive natures got in the way of having fun." One day, the three set off to climb...

Mo is a monster who just got a mustache. A big, black, beautiful mustache. Everybody likes Mo's mustache. Now Knot, Dot, Nib, Tutu, Bob, Bill, and Ben all have mustaches too. In fact, soon EVERYBODY has a mustache Why is everyone copying Mo? And...

It starts with one little goat. It ends with one little goat. But what happens in between is a whirlwind of nonsense and fun. Ursula Dubosarsky and Andrew Joyner make the most of their advanced sense of the ridiculous in this hilarious read-aloud traditional...

Stories + Puzzles = Reading Success Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning to read that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. All aboard for a rollicking ride as Kit and Kaboodle have fun adventures on their train trip...

It's Career Week, and Charlie Bumpers has convinced everyone that his dad would be the greatest speaker ever. But what happens when his dad loses his job? While his classmates are boasting about their parents' jobs, fourth grader Charlie Bumpers gets carried away and...

Has a fly ever bothered you? Would it keep coming back when you tried to wave it away? This family has the same problem. There is a pesky fly in their house driving everyone crazy. Find out what that buzz-buzz-buzzing fly is up to....

On the night before Christmas, Santa mounted his sleigh. The presents were packed; Time to be underway! The night air was chilly, the hour was late--When a letter came in from a faraway state.Santa is all ready to leave on Christmas Eve, but last-minute...