Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Fourteen-year-old Iggy comes from a famous family. Well, sort of. His dad directs a cheesy sci-fi Web series, his mom writes for it, and his sister has a successful YouTube channel. Iggy doesn't have the acting bug, so he feels like an outsider. Wanting...

It's been a long, cold winter--Earl and Mooch are looking forward to shmelling the flowers Spring is the season of new beginnings. The birds are singing fresh concertos they've been working on all winter long. The caterpillars are dreaming of butterfly flight. And the...

From the bestselling team behind Kipper, I Will Love You Anyway and Fred, an energetic rhyming adventure jam-packed with mischievous animals swinging, splashing and crashing through the pages. At Upalongdownalong Avenue in the garden at Number 2, there's a hole in the wall that...

Emma wants to be a model, but membership in the Cupcake Club might be all the fame she needs. The Special Day wedding salon is running an ad in the local newspaper, and they want Emma to model in the advertisement. When a local...

When she has the chance to ruin a bake sale, Princess Regina is anything but sweet in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story. The princesses at Miss Prunerot's school are planning a bake sale featuring Regina's special cupcakes. But when Regina finds out the bake...

Something strange is happening to the sixth grade--and it's up to student scientist Wilmer Dooley to crack the case in this hilarious mystery "filled with entertaining twists and nutty characters" (Publishers Weekly). If there's one important thing Wilmer Dooley's dad always says, it's this:...

One cranky caper is about to learn that being salty might be just as good as being sweet. Having adults love his acidic taste is not enough for Mr. Caper. He wants more. He wants the children of the world to love him--just as...

The start of a mischievous new middle-grade series has trouble written all over it. Twelve-year-old Seamus Hinkle is a good kid with a perfect school record--until the day he accidently kills his substitute teacher with an apple. Seamus is immediately shipped off to a...

What makes a real, true BFF? In this relatable installment of the bestselling Amelia series, Amelia loves her two best friends--but will she have to choose between old and new? Amelia is so excited that Nadia, her BFF from back in California, is coming...

Nikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are teamed up on an important mission in the tenth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series. Nikki has to hide seven ADORKABLE puppies from two parents, one nosy little sister, an...

Nikki Maxwell's favorite fairy tales get dork-tastic twists in this eighth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series After a bump on the head in gym class on April Fool's Day, Nikki has a wild dream in which she, her...

In an underground home, Moopy lives alone. She does not have any friends. Moopy does what she wants when she wants. Then a surprise visitor arrives. Maybe it is time for Moopy to change her unfriendly ways.Author: Cari MeisterISBN-10: 1434216306ISBN-13: 9781434216304Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage:...

Brainy Buzz Beaker thought nothing could be grosser than cafeteria food. That's before the school's lunch lady turned into a mutant blob. Now, Buzz and his best friend Larry must discover a way to stop the Cafeteria Creature.Author: Scott NickelISBN-10: 1434204510ISBN-13: 9781434204516Publisher: Stone Arch...

"My Momma Raised Ugly Children...Not Stupid Ones" is a whimsical look back at the authors life and times, centering on his childhood, youth and even current events.. Set in the picturesque little hamlet of Elizabeth City, you will find within the noodlings of a...

Quinny has a lot to say. Hopper gets to the point. Quinny has one speed: very, very, extra-very fast. Hopper proceeds with caution. Quinny has big ideas. Hopper has smart solutions. Quinny and Hopper couldn't be more different. They are an unstoppable team. But...

New York Times bestselling author Deborah Diesen's picture book Perfect School Picture is the funny tale of a boy's trials about having his portrait taken. It's picture day, and the boy at the center of this charming story wants to make sure his picture...

Best friends Lydia and Julie discover the best solution to popularity challenges: a dance battle! Book seven, the concluding volume, in the series that's the basis for the hit streaming show! Lydia and Julie have been through many adventures as they navigated junior high,...

It's time to go bananas! A determined monkey spies a banana tree across the water. What happens next is an inventive romp, as the resourceful monkey attempts to grab a snack, with some hilarious consequences. Full of energy, surprise, and strong visual storytelling, this...

A girl. An iguana. An island. And e-mail. Meet Nim-a modern-day Robinson Crusoe She can chop down bananas with a machete, climb tall palm trees, and start a fire with a piece of glass. So she's not afraid when her scientist dad sails off...

For use in schools and libraries only. Teachers and students will enjoy this early chapter book series about A.J., a boy who hates school, and his weird experiences at school with his unpredictable teachers.Author: Dan GutmanISBN-10: 1417774304ISBN-13: 9781417774302Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/24/2007Pages: 98Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Mr. Hynde, the substitute music teacher, thinks he's a rock-and-roll star -- and he even shows up on TVAuthor: Dan GutmanISBN-10: 1417701846ISBN-13: 9781417701841Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2005Pages: 97Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.60dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.8Point Value: 1Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

It's time to get dressed but Rudy is gone in a flash--Mom can't even get a towel around him. Boing Around the living room he goes Whoosh Under the table - catch that baby Scoot Where's he now? Nancy Coffelt and Scott Nash bring...

Bestselling Norwegian mystery author Jo Nesb enters the world of children's books with Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder, the first book in this very funny middle-grade series. Filled with magic, wit, and bathroom humor, Doctor Proctor will keep boys and girls laughing until the end....

Shoe Dog loves to chew...well, shoes! But when his choice of chewables leads to trouble, a feline friend has a purr-fect solution. Shoe Dog likes to chew. And chew and chew. But he doesn't chew a boring old bone. Not a squeaky old toy....

Fiona lands herself in a fairground fluster in this conclusion to the mischievous and charming Not-So-Ordinary Girl trilogy. Fiona is tired of hearing "no" from everyone. Especially when it is followed by: "You're not old enough." Can she go all the way to California...

Love is in the air Romantic love enters the lives of the four Conroy sisters when Ruth develops a crush on the school bus driver. Next she finds herself pining for Mr. Rochester in Jane Eyre, smitten with the Temporary English teacher (to whom...

What better was for Eloise and Nanny to enjoy a perfect summer day than by going to a baseball game?Author: Kay ThompsonISBN-10: 1416958037ISBN-13: 9781416958031Publisher: Simon SpotlightLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2008Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.85h x 6.05w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

Sixteen, perfect body, tons of money, and doesn't eat....What's so alien about that? Say hello to Clint. He's an alien disguised as a human -- and a fairly outspoken, foulmouthed alien at that. He's got an important mission to complete, but like a typical...

When the library in Bramble, Cape Cod, announces it's in danger of closing, the town residents have got to raise BIG money and FAST. Thirteen-year-old Willa must put her crush on Joey Kennelly on the back burner to save the library, but the question...

Amelia takes on babysitting and learns a thing or two in this charming installment of Marissa Moss's beloved Amelia series. When Amelia and Carly decide to start a babysitting business, they think they are prepared...and then Ruthy and Tyler come along. Get ready for...

Dear D.J., We saw my uncle Derek in a play at Christmas. He was so funny, Mum had tears rolling down her cheeks. Now I want to write a really funny play to make her laugh some more. Please, will you help me? Love...

Harleigh J. Weatherby IV leads a lonely existence in the vast Weatherby mansion under the watchful eye of his great aunt Adelaide -- until a mysterious girl named Allegra literally flies over the walls of Weatherby House and into his life. Allegra's intense curiosity...

With Amelia's great ideas, advice, and just plain fun doodles, you'll never be bored again Only the enterprising Amelia--while left in the doctor's waiting room waiting for her big sister, Cleo--would invent this never-fail Boredom Survival Guide that no girl will want to leave...

Author: Thomas MaulISBN-10: 1413413412ISBN-13: 9781413413410Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/28/2003Pages: 260Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 8.84h x 5.98w x 0.88d

Three funny stories about a young boy and his pocket-sized alien friend, perfect for children learning to read.When Charlie finds a tiny alien in his pocket, he's thrilled to make a new friend. But Zak's excitement soon makes a mess of the house. Can...

Jingle all the way with Sesame Street in this delightful retelling of the classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas story for kids!Share in the magic of the holiday in this picture book for toddlers and children ages 3-7, the perfect Christmas gift and stocking...

Never has an invisible friend caused a girl so much grief. From acclaimed children's author Lauren Barnholdt, a laugh-out-loud chapter book series for precocious kids everywhere Hailey Twitch has a secret. She has a friend named Maybelle--a sprite that no one else can see.Hailey's...

Rumpy is a dumb bunny. He eats poison ivy for breakfast and annoys the other forest creatures with his dim-witted songs. But one day, he gets his chance to prove himself. A hunter has come to the forest, intent on taking home some delicious...

Dragon twins Ella and Owen are always going on adventures. Will they be able to find a cold-curing dragon wizard, stop a stinky fish monster, escape knights who hate dragons, and help a pumpkin king? Join Ella and Owen on their hilarious adventures in...

Stu Truly has his summer all planned out, and he's anxious to spend time with Becca, the girl who makes his palms sweat and his stomach turn. Will Stu's crush turn into something more? It's the summer before eighth grade, and Stu Truly is...

In the second book of The Isle of Misfits series, Gibbon the gargoyle and his new mythical creature friends go on their first mission! Gibbon is new to an island full of mythical creatures with a school that is training students to go on...

The Ella and Owen series debuts with a fun romp through the world of dragons! Readers can follow twin sibling dragons as they head deep into the forest in search of a wizard who may be able to cure Owen of his fiery cold....

Meet Eric Trum, the stick man with a big bum. He's only just come to life, and he's looking for something to do. Luckily, he's a stick man with a plan: from secret codes and string telephones to making his own comic strip, he's...

Follow a day in the life of Doug the Pug. A rhyming adventure for all ages that will twist your tongue and tickle your funny bone.Author: E. B. JaneISBN-10: 1499119836ISBN-13: 9781499119831Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2014Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x...

The monstrous Medusa shows off her oh-so stinky snake-hair in this epically gross Greek myth retelling Will Medusa tame her wretched mane, or is her do's wretched stench set in stone? With wacky illustrations, true-to-tale back matter, and introductions by Michael Dahl himself, THE...

The Rainbow-Barfing Unicorn virus hasn't infected humans . . . until now In this adventure, twelve-year-old Xander contracts the mysterious virus of the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns. The virus gives the unicorns their barfing abilities, but it's having the opposite effect on Xander--it's draining him of...

Xander discovers a new magical creature - millions of them, actually In this adventure, a swarm of insects threatens the Montgomery Orchard and twelve-year-old Xander's fruitful summer job. Luckily, the so-called bugs aren't actually bugs. Unluckily, they're miniature, unicorn-hating, insect fairies from the magical...

Xander Stone travels to the home world of the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns and it smells surprisingly good Once banished for being stinky, zombielike, upchucking creatures, the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns (still stinky, zombielike, upchucking creatures) return to their home world, Pegasia. Twelve-year-old Xander travels along, but Pegasia...

The secret of the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns is out and that makes Xander Stone sick Twelve-year-old Xander is the only person on Earth who knows about the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns. Except, of course, for a rich and crazy billionaire who will stop at nothing to capture...

Worried that he'll be bored to tears by a school assembly, Billy Burger decides to bring along his own excitement--the class pet ferret, Franklin The only problem is Franklin gets away from him, taking over the stage and leaving chaos behind. Now Billy's in...