Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Jerry the Squirrel loves inventing... and he's pretty good at it. What he's not good at, however, is making sure his inventions only do what he wants them to do.Join Jerry the Squirrel in this fun set of short stories as his Nut Harvester...

For every parent and teacher tired of telling the kids to PLEASE JUST GET ALONG, this hilarious and imaginative new Step into Reading--from the beloved creators of Babymouse--is here to help. Sort of. The Evil Princess casts terrible spells, while the Brave Knight fights...

The Shepherd Loves You, Little Lamb is a picture book aimed at children age 0-7. The story ideally would be read to children by parents/caregivers who then could discuss the Biblical implications of the story. There is a "note to parents" after the story...

Pandemonium breaks out at the science museum when Twitch the squirrel tags along on a school trip in this hilarious chapter book. When Twitch hears that the school children are taking a field trip to the science museum, he decides he wants to join...

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: 1432874802ISBN-13:...

In these two wisecracking, sidesplitting mysteries from Chet Gecko's tattered casebook, the fourth-grade detective and his punning mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, keep the peace at Emerson Hicky Elementary. In the first, the two sleuths blow the lid off a cheating ring in Mr. Ratnose's...

Sage has misheard and misunderstood one of Mrs. Page's weekly vocabulary words. Her error leads to a humbling catastrophe: a momentous tragedy, in front of the entire class. Can Sage turn her vocabulary disaster: an event bringing great misfortune, into a triumph: a true...

The beloved Princess Posey, First Grader, who has been called "the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl", is back in another heartwarming installment to the popular series. Posey is worried about her upcoming spring break: instead of going somewhere for their vacation, her...

Miss Mackle's class is learning about their ancestors, and everyone just found out that Ida's great-great grandmother sailed on the Titanic-and lived to tell about it. Miss Mackle decides to take the class on a riverboat ride to help them imagine what it was...

Detective Jeffrey Bones is always ready to help when a mystery strikes. This time, there is a missing cupcake at school. Armed with a code breaker, walkie-talkie, and clever jokes, Jeffrey Bones sets out to solve this sweet mysteryAuthor: David A. AdlerISBN-10: 0142411477ISBN-13: 9780142411476Publisher:...

James Marshall adds color and humor to the classic fairy tale with his beautiful illustrations. Retold by Barbara Karlin, Cinderella will be a favorite of all children. "Retold and illustrated with wit and humor, this is an excellent version of the favorite fairy tale."--School...

Swamp Angel can lasso a tornado, and drink an entire lake dry. She single-handedly defeats the fearsome bear known as Thundering Tarnation, wrestling him from the top of the Great Smoky Mountains to the bottom of a deep lake. Caldecott Medal-winning artist Paul O....

Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a mouse who saves the day by going his own way. Among Mrs. Brice's 25 mice, all but one do everything together. And this...

This classic story about a mixed-up moose and his exasperated friend Boris is perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia, Danny and the Dinosaur, and anyone who loves silly stories and fun word play.Morris the Moose has never been to the circus, so his friend...

The second book in a new arc in the bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series featuring young Amelia Bedelia and her friends It's a piece of cake Amelia Bedelia + Good Friends = Super Fun Stories to Read and ShareAre Amelia Bedelia and her...

Penguin and Tiny Shrimp will charm, amuse, but never put you to sleep in this meta bedtime tale in the vein of Goodnight Already.Penguin and Tiny Shrimp DO NOT have a bedtime story to share with you. There are no soft beds or cozy...

A hilarious--and slimy--alien adventure (set on Earth) that the bestselling author of Zombie Chasers, John Kloepfer, calls "fast paced, out-of-this-world fun!" Selected by the Wisconsin Library Association for Outstanding Achievement in children's literature.When Margot Blumenthal removes a bright blue slug alien attached to Mateo...

It's a shark No wait, it's a dog It's Shark Dog From author-illustrator Ged Adamson comes the funny and sweet story of Shark Dog: half shark, half dog, and a one-of-a-kind pet.Shark Dog is no ordinary pet. Sometimes when he does dog things, he's...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this tenth book in the new My Weirdest School series, Sprinkles Newman, the local TV meteorologist, is coming to Ella Mentry School! She's going to teach A.J. and...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this eighth book in the new My Weirdest School series, it's Grandparents Day at Ella Mentry School! Alexia's grandmother Mrs. Master makes weird inventions for a living, but...

No matter how many times Perry Owens saves Bunny Island from a hare-rrificly evil plot, another rabbit-filled crisis lurks around the corner Join Perry on his adventures in the final book of this hilariously inventive trilogy from Obert Skye, author of the bestselling Leven...

Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day there was a big storm, and lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MIGHTY TRUCK But even Mighty Truck needs to relax after working wheely hard to save the...

Ava and Itty Bitty Kitty are off to visit the firehouse Ava's giant cat is usually less than purr-fectly behaved, and this trip is no exception Will Itty Bitty's nose for trouble make them new friends--or make their visit to the firehouse a disaster?I...

Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious When Pinkalicious goes on a class trip to the...

In New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman's thrilling Flashback Four series, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history's most important events. Blends fascinating real history with an action-packed adventure This time,...

In the third book of this highly illustrated middle grade series from the nationally syndicated cartoonist of "In the Bleachers," Steve takes one for the benchwarmers to play his least favorite sport.Perfect for fans of Timmy Failure and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, King...

Humor, magic, and adventure abound in the third--and final--book of Caroline Carlson's tween fantasy series, The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates.Hilary Westfield is now a freelance pirate. After trying to prove herself to the VNHLP, she realized many members of the league weren't...

Psst, listen up. Are you ready?Oink Oink-a-DoodleOink-a-Doodle-DooOink-a-Doodle-MooNow you say it back. . . .A barnyard game of telephone goes wildly wrong in this hilarious picture book that demands to be read out loud.Author: Jef CzekajISBN-10: 0062060112ISBN-13: 9780062060112Publisher: Balzer & Bray/HarperteenLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/12/2012Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Foxy has a special talent: He is magically able to produce anything he needs from his bushy red tail. Sometimes Foxy comes up with the wrong solutions, such as the time he tried to give his friend Emily an eraser for school and gave...

The humor of Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets a Godfather-like tale of crime and betrayal in this first book in Chris Rylander's The Fourth Stall Saga.Do you need something? Mac can get it for you. He and his best friend and business manager,...

For almost fifty years, children have been reading about the hilarious adventures of Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper so literal-minded she puts sponges in her sponge cake. Now, in a series of bestselling picture books, kids can discover what Amelia Bedelia was like when she...

When Marley's family gets angry at him, Marley runs away from home. Who knew one little dog could get into such big trouble? Will Marley's family find him?Author: John GroganISBN-10: 0061853836ISBN-13: 9780061853838Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2009Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.06w x 0.15dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Read along with your favorite I Can Read Book characters I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn--and love--to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for...

*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR*From the dazzling bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes a story for fashionistas everywhere. It's a grand opening Welcome to Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique Here you can find the fanciest almost-new outfits, accessories,...

Norm is just plain normal--until he finds himself in a new school, where all his classmates are monsters Suddenly Norm isn't normal anymore Author: Dave KeaneISBN-10: 0060854758ISBN-13: 9780060854751Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/26/2012Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.99w x 0.09dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.5Point Value: 0.5Interest...

It's tough to be Zeke.He's got his hands full with his prissy, know-it-all sister; his mean cousin Caitlyn, who's house-sitting for his missing parents; and a bully making life tough at school. And now, thanks to a stinky, scruffy, good-for-nothing talking cat, he's also...

The laugh-out-loud story of a boy who needs a new bike for Christmas, the rabbit who might help him get it, and a lot of bad luck... From the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog...

Introducing The Incredible Adventures of Toot and Jimmy! A new illustrated chapter book for early readers by Toot Books Inc. This action packed comic and hilariously written story surrounds a 10-year-old boy named Jimmy Jam Jeremiah and his magical fart, Toot Toot Jeremiah, and...

Sweet Pea is a hardworking bunny who lives in a grassy green hole by the stream. She has just returned from her Journey (Book 3) when things hit bottom: her boat Pea Pod sinks to the bottom of the river! To buy a new...

​Henry loves school until he encounters a problem. He can't get rid of his hiccups. He tries a number of ways to get rid of them, but no matter what he does, his hiccups keep getting in the way of correctly answering the teacher's...

For fans of Mary Poppins, heroine Miss Petitfour and her feline friends return for more flights of fancy in this cozy, charming collection of illustrated stories. Miss Petitfour enjoys having adventures that are "just the right size" for a "single, magical day." With her...

Ghosts make great friends for life (and beyond)! If you're lucky enough to have a ghost find you, you'll need to know how to treat it right. Open up this "how-to" guide to discover how to be the best friend a ghost could ever...

Ser Gato is the funniest cat in the whole wide world.He is very old and very wise.He loves playing and he loves cuddles.Ser Gato is my very best friend.A warm and witty story about an inspiring friendship between a little girl and a cat...

Author: Nick BruelISBN-10: 125086481XISBN-13: 9781250864819Publisher: Square FishLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/15/2022Pages: 464Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.50w x 1.03d

What happens when a quirky pet gets into loads of trouble? Join Mary and her donkey on a hilarious adventure with heart in this modern twist on a beloved classic. Mary's donkey follows her everywhere - from home to school to the store to...

Meet Bubbles the Travelling Cat, as he journeys around the world looking for adventure and excitement.One fateful day, Bubbles introduces Suzi, his human, to his best friend Matty, a clever mouse. But as Suzi really, really doesn't like mice, she throws Bubbles out of...

Love is in the air...or maybe not...because this is the Worst Love Book in the Whole Entire World! Nameless, the dashing young rock on the cover, tries to explain to the reader why this book is simply the WORST love book ever. What could...

The third book in the totally outrageous adventures of Nelson Hunter - the boy who hates vegetables. Featuring a serious spy mystery and an epic dinosaur disaster! After Nelson discovers his nemesis - vegetables - are actually the key to his superpowers, he's called...

The hit Scholastic chapter book series has been successfully adapted into the best-selling graphic novel series from Papercutz. As Geronimo continues to garner new fans from his animated adventures, Papercutz proudly collects 3 Geronimo Stilton graphic novels in 1 specially priced paperback! Geronimo Stilton...

Five Little Golden Books based on Disneyland and Disney World park attractions-collected in one gorgeous boxed set! This Little Golden Book Library features stories about attractions and characters from the iconic Disney parks: --It's a Small World--The Haunted Mansion--Jungle Cruise--The Orange Bird--Space Mountain With...