Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

New York Times bestselling author Emily Winfield Martin brings a strange and wonderful place to life with her unique style of both art and writing. What do an onion-headed boy, a child-sized hedgehog, and a tattooed girl have in common? They are all orphans...

This hilarious, over-the-top story is perfect for any little girl who doesn't like to brush her hair. What happens when our heroine neglects her long tresses? Well, one day a mouse comes to live in a particularly tangled lock. Soon after, more mice move...

Kevin struggled to overcome his knack for lying in Liar, Liar, but now Kev is broke, and he's got to find a way to make money. He's in for another round of mayhem and misunderstandings in this financial comedy of errors. In Kevin, Gary...

When a cow unexpectedly shows up on Mrs. Wow's lawn, her lazy dog and cat think they should teach her their chores, so they can rest. They find out that the cow is no good at catching mice or being a watchdog. But Mrs....

Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady are so poor they have just one of everything to share - one potato a day, one chair, one blanket full of holes, and one gold coin for a rainy day. After digging up the last potato in their patch,...

Annie Glover's grandma is always protesting something, but she goes too far when she chains herself to a century-old tree and names it Elmer. Elmer is scheduled to be cut down to make way for a new swimming-pool complex and Grandma is trying to...

It's Open Mic Night at the Story Zoo and the dogs are up to tell their tales in this hilarious graphic novel for young readers. At the Story Zoo, you get to tell any story you want in front of the live audience, as...

Funny and flowing, this children's picture book portrays a silly backyard scrub jay who tries to add different combinations of bugs to your food, or beverage. Each insect or bug rhymes with the food being offered. The illustrations are in watercolor, and the tinted...

Goober McGee has a bad habit...he eats his boogers His older brother, Sludge, warns him that he could come down with a case of Boogeritis.Goober thinks Sludge is pulling his leg. Then one day he wakes up and he's green-everywhere Goober begins to panic....

A missing horse.An innocent teacher accused of the crime.Her only hope depends on two kids to solve the mystery and stop the madness. In 1887, Silver Belle and Jeremiah watch their teacher stand trial for stealing a horse. Because of the number of witnesses...

Have you ever imagined attending a camel beauty contest in Abu Dhabi, bathing with elephants in Nepal, avoiding shark attacks in the Persian Gulf, or trudging through cow poo pockets on an Irish dairy farm? Udder Chaos, a humorous children's poetry book containing whimsical...

This superbly illustrated children's book recounts in poetic form the effort of Louie the Loon to reach the moon. The very experienced illustrator has created an image of a comic loon who won't give up and the author's simple poetry can lead both the...

"Who has not been afraid--at least once--of monsters under the bed? Dickson sets up this classic fear and gives it a new twist when the monsters leave a note! Guridi's rich illustrations give the sense of foreboding dark at first but then quickly shifts...

Watch Out This book is such a rollercoaster of crazy cat capers that you won't know whether to laugh or scream Tuck, Ginger and Minnie are three cats living on an isolated farm. Life is sweet until two horrible humans arrive: the evil Pongs....

Hold on for an epic novel filled with big magic, big adventure, and lots of humor!Author: Frank MorinISBN-10: 0989900592ISBN-13: 9780989900591Publisher: Whipsaw PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2015Pages: 562Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 1.25d

Big Magic Big Adventure Lots of HumorIn a nation where only the nobility are supposed to have special powers, Connor's secret curse might hold the key to stopping a war and saving his village from destruction. His best friend Hamish has a habit of...

I, Joey Michaels, am the Water Fight Professional. Basically this means that customers pay me to soak other people. But my super-competitive best friend is sucking all the fun out of summer. All because I made a secret bet with him. Winning the bet...

2012 UP Author Award Runner Up for Best First Chapter & Best Cover Ten-year-old Nathan Rockledge cannot catch a break. After all, life as a fourth-grader can be hazardous - what with science projects to deal with and recess football games to avoid. Everyone,...

From carefully aimed pouts and shifting blame to the threat of an all-out tantrum, this laugh-out-loud story for kids and adults focuses on the clever antics, advantage-taking, limit-testing, and childhood shenanigans of three-year-old Emmy. When Emmy spills juice and her dad's pants get "orange-hosed,"...

Originally published as "The Green Sheep" Winner of the children's category of the Rubery Book Award 2015It's not easy to hide a sheep - especially one that's green, bleats backwards and duplicates itself every time it goes to sleep. But that's what Tom sets...

Mr. Book is determined to share nothing with readers, but his pages have other ideas.It turns out that Mr. Book's big fear is having nothing worthwhile to say, but in this fun, zany tribute to the creative process, he needn't have worried. The bumbling...

A family brings home a rambunctious puppy.Author: Howie SchneiderISBN-10: 0873587650ISBN-13: 9780873587655Publisher: Cooper Square PubLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2000Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 45428 / Chewy LouieReview Citation(s): Booklist 08/01/2000 pg. 2149Foreword 08/01/2000 pg....

Mr. Clumsy has broken three alarm clocks this week. Three He's just so clumsy: always walking into things and tripping over. He looks clumsy, too, don't you think?Author: Roger HargreavesISBN-10: 0843176172ISBN-13: 9780843176179Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2000Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.09lbsSize: 4.91h x 5.44w x...

Determined to prove that the cow he meets is really a moose, Morris the moose enlists thehelp of a rather confused deer and horse.Author: Bernard WisemanISBN-10: 0833569996ISBN-13: 9780833569998Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/1991Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 8.76h x 5.70w x 0.38dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.6Point Value:...

Miss Bell's new kitten turns out to be a tiger! But cats are cats, and she loves him all the same. This Level D book is perfect for new readers. One day Miss Bell bought a tiny kitten she named Tiger. He had stripes...

This groovy spin on the Hokey Pokey is sure to have the whole family on their feet Now in fun-size board book format. In a zany variation on the beloved song and game, an unsuspecting fly suggests to a group of musical frogs that...

A busy day at the zoo leaves Pop and Sam tuckered out on a bench. As they nap through closing time, the animals come out to play. When Pop's cell phone captures Monkey's interest, he snaps a few pictures with it before dropping it...

Rufus the fox is up to something-- find out why he's acting so crazy in this clever simile story. All night, he's been sleeping like a log. When the sun rises, he feels as fresh as a daisy. In a story told entirely with...

Brian Higman--called Big Hig by his friends--is about to be in big trouble. It's Monday morning, and his teacher Miss Fromme is about to collect homework. . . and Brian didn't do his. There's a big red zero heading his way, and he knows...

When a teacher leaves a blank book in the Writer's Corner for her students to find, with the instructions "Please Write in this Book," she hopes it will encourage her students to talk to one another in its pages. They do, and the result...

9 complete stories at a great price Featuring: Green Eggs and Ham read by Jason AlexanderOne Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish read by David Hyde PierceOh, the Thinks You Can Think read by Michael McKeanI'm Not Going to Get Up Today read...

The third book in the Switched At First Kiss series has Cupid Marcus and Reaper Lena suddenly losing their powers, they'll have to work together to set things rightLena is more than ready to spend a quiet winter break with her mom out in...

Do big words suit me? Indubitably Do they suit Delores? Look inside and see. Dolores loves collecting words Come join her on an adventure that celebrates the joy of language. This light-hearted and word-driven picture book encourages readers to expand their vocabularies as they...

A School Resource Officer has a diverse role in the school community and has many duties and responsibilities. Police In Our School teaches kids about the important role their school resource officers play to protect them and their school. Deputy Becky Coyle learned firsthand...

From the creators of the New York Times bestselling series Clementine comes another chapter book collection that will keep readers engaged and laughing until the very last page. Waylon thinks most problems can be solved with science. But when it comes to having to...

The third caper is the zaniest yet for Beatrice Zinker, the irrepressible third grader who marches to the beat of her own drum--and does her best thinking upside down! With several successful Operation Upside missions under their belts, Beatrice, her best friend Lenny, and...

Eloise gets to see dinosaurs at the museum in this hilarious Level 1 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for emerging readers. How marvelous! Philip and Nanny are taking Eloise to see the dinosaurs, but will she behave?Author: Kay Thompson, Lisa McClatchyISBN-10: 1481499807ISBN-13: 9781481499804Publisher: Simon SpotlightLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

"Much to point and giggle at...Be ready for some rousing read-alouds!" --Kirkus Reviews Xavier follows a bouncing ball on an onomatopoeia-filled alphabet adventure in this quirky new picture book from Tim McCanna! A great, big AH-CHOO! sends a Xavier's bouncy ball flying! With a...

Anna and Banana rescue a stray kitten in the fifth book of this "fast-paced, fun, and funny" (Megan McDonald, bestselling author of the Judy Moody series) illustrated chapter book series about the joys and challenges of elementary school friendships. Anna and Banana have found...

Billy Sure, inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., invents a device that can track down everything--and we mean everything--he's ever lost in the tenth book of a hilarious middle grade series! What's a kid entrepreneur to do when he loses his math homework?...

Billy Sure is an inventor, the CEO of Sure Things, Inc., and a middle school student. But he is not a singer! How bad is he? Find out in the ninth book of a hilarious middle grade series! Everyone is talking about Billy Sure,...

Chuckle your way through this easy-to-read illustrated chapter book about a brother and sister who want a pig for a pet--if only they can convince their mother! Have you ever wanted to own a pig, but worried how to convince your mom it was...

A little girl finds her house overrun with fairy tale characters all looking for somewhere to hide from the witch in this fast-paced and funny picture book that brings all of your favorite tales to life! Frankie loves fairy tales! And one morning she...

It's Eloise's sixtieth birthday--though she's still not a day over six. Celebrate by joining Eloise on this wonderful journey through the year with all new paintings by acclaimed artist Hilary Knight! Eloise has been warming the hearts of readers for sixty years. Now, follow...

Sam the Man has a new school project. He's got to "babysit" the--eep!--worst vegetable ever this second hilarious chapter book in a new series from Frances O'Roark Dowell. Sam the Man is back, and he needs a NEW plan. Sam has already solved a...

America's Riddle King returns with a hilarious and eccentric collection of riddles, jokes, and cartoons about cats of all shapes and sizes. Kids love telling riddles and jokes to their family and friends, and Mike Thaler's latest collection of unique, cat-themed laughs is sure...

Award-winning author and illustrator Julie Paschkis casts a spell to transform word play into an entertaining and hilarious picture book that's perfect for reading aloud. With his trusty assistant, Zaza, by his side, magician the Great Aziz can turn a dish into a fish,...

Captain Awesome battles evil on the mini-golf course! Will the Sunnyview Superhero Squad be able to stop a cheater AND rescue a golf ball from a waterfall? Eugene, Charlie, and Sally are going mini-golfing! But there's a hitch. They're going mini-golfing for Meredith Mooney's...

Find out what happens when the local zoo decides to close and real estate agents Tillie and Fig help their animals friends find the perfect new home "I loved this book. It was very tasty " - Teddy the DogAuthor: Karena PiedmontISBN-10: 1480869163ISBN-13: 9781480869165Publisher:...

When Dinosaurs go Dancing has everything to delight three to eight year old palaeontologists-from fossils to foxtrot. Where else can you tango with triceratops, minuet with pachycephalosaurus, and then bow to apatosaurus before tap dancing across tectonic plates? Here's the place to dance with...