Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

A brand-new friend and a big class project put Judy in an international mood in this comical adventure. Judy Moody cannot believe her ears. There at the lunch table, a girl called Amy Namey is interviewing Judy's best friends, Rocky and Frank. Even worse,...

Kids leap into reading with Brand New Readers Four lively stories from David Martin One of the best-loved authors in the Brand New Readers series makes his author-illustrator debut with four funny tales about a playful pair of frogs. Ribbit Visit www.brandnewreaders.com for a...

Author: Mary Elting, Michael FolsomISBN-10: 0756978718ISBN-13: 9780756978716Publisher: Perfection LearningLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2005Pages: 60Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.00w x 0.40d

A hilarious political satire by the creator of the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series. Hey, you Yes, you with the dazzling smile The donkey wants your vote. So does the elephant. And each will do just about anything to win your support. Brag? Sure...

If you like... "Wheels on the Bus" and "Itsy Bitsy Spider," you'll go NUTS for "The Meals at My Camp" and "Tiny Baby Brother"! Songwriter and comedy writer par excellence Alan Katz has done it again! He's turned fourteen favorite songs upside down and...

With quick thinking and determination, a little girl manages to outwit all the dangerous residents in the Yeller Belly Swamp in this quirky, spooky picture book. Gruesome creatures galore lurk in Yeller Belly Swamp, but they aren't going to stop plucky Liza Lou from...

Harold and Chester could hardly believe it. The Monroe family was going on vacation without them. Bunnicula, the family rabbit, would be boarded with a neighbor. But they, the family's loyal dog and cat, were to be sent away with strangers; they were to...

"The anecdotes associated with Texas's fabled cowboy hero burst from the pages in rapid succession, Kellogg's robust illustrations enlarging and enriching the energetic text."--School Library Journal. "A read-aloud treat....One of Kellogg's best."--Booklist.Author: Steven KelloggISBN-10: 0688099246ISBN-13: 9780688099244Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/18/1992Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 11.08h x...

When Dido Twite sets foot back on English soil, more mischief awaits. As her friend Captain Hughes recovers from a carriage accident, Dido stays at the Dogkennel Cottages and meets the odd inhabitants of Tegleaze Manor: strange old Lady Tegleaze, her nephew, Tobit, and...

Mouse is rarely seen without one of his beloved pet mice. He is never far from his mystery solving best friend, Rebekah, and now he has started his very own secret club. Join him, Rebekah and 3 other classmates as they set out to...

It's summertime in Stermont And it's...SNOWING? This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and...

A movie company comes to Michael and Norman's town to make "The Revenge of the Swamp Monster" with superstar Arnold Snickersnacker. The director needs some extra plants to make the swamp scenes look creepier, and the boys' giant sock eating plants, Stanley and Fluffy,...

Michael and Norman play detective with the help of their giant sock-eating pet plants, Stanley and Fluffy. On a dark and stormy night during a blackout, the book Michael is reading, The Curse of the Evil Ooze, disappears from right under his nose. Then...

Michael and Norman's weird sock-eating giant plants, Stanley and Fluffy, have learned to pull themselves around on skateboards. Now they're on the loose, out of the house, leading the family on wild chases while the boys try to get back the baby plants sprouting...

"How much mischief can an invisible cat cause? Plenty, if that cat is Squishy McFluff.... Ava and Squishy charm. Readers will wish that they had a kitty to blame their misdeeds on when they've acted...naughty." - Kirkus ReviewsThis playful early chapter book will attract...

Kids and kitties will be happy to cozy upfor these comical adventures starring a catwith attitude. Ideal for newly independentreaders and cat lovers everywhere.Author: Sara Swan MillerISBN-10: 054774448XISBN-13: 9780547744483Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/17/2012Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.30h x 6.00w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.3Point...

Get set for another West Woggle adventure, starring Oona, and introducing her just-hatched cutie -- Stacy Steg Oodlethunk Now that Oona's dino-baby has hatched from its egg, things have gotten even wackier Stacy the enormous stegosaurus, can't wait to explore her new world. And...

A mysterious bell tolls at night and a glowing face is seen in a distant window--is Odd Street School haunted? The irresistible Agatha Parrott and her gang of friends are determined to help their teachers find out. Add in a turtle named Tony, a...

Is it more fun to do flips off the monkey bars, or listen to all the birds singing? To swim laps in the wading pool, or smell all the flowers? Mr. and Mrs. Green can't seem to agree on which activity is the most...

Cowpoke Clyde is plumb confused. An ad in his favorite catalog says he oughta buy a bike. But why should he do that? After all, he's got a horse. Still, a bike wouldn't buck or bite, and he wouldn't have to feed it. He...

"I, Nate the Great, have something to say. My cousin Olivia Sharp is almost (but not quite) the world's best detective. I solve mysteries. She's an agent for secrets. You won't forget Olivia. She won't let you." Olivia sharp is back Rather than solve...

Part of the classic Fudge series from Judy Blume, bestselling author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Peter Hatcher can't catch a break. His little brother, Fudge--the five-year-old human hurricane--has big plans to marry Peter's sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman. That alone would be...

Illus. in full color. "Designed for children who are just beginning to read independently, this humorous story has very large print, simple vocabulary, and lively, amusing illustrations. Should be appealing, whether used for reading alone or reading aloud."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. Author: Joan...

Welcome to Doodletown, where readers create the story When someone steals Mr. Dozen's muffin recipe, readers join superspy Ethan Doodle to solve the crime. First, assemble your spy kit Draw yourself goggles and a fake mustache. Now trick out your spy bike with a...

Crazy teachers; best friends turning pretty overnight; "The Unbreakable Laws of Cafeteria Line Cutting".... Junior high is rough, and Jessica Darling needs help! Enter older sister Bethany and her "It List," meant to help Jessica uphold "The Darling Domination of Popularity." In Jessica Darling's...

From New York Times bestselling author Peter Brown, Flight of the Dodo is a humorous and universal story about the desire to fly, persistence, the love of adventure, and most important of all....poop Not all birds can fly--a fact Penguin knows all too well....

In Kimberly Willis Holt's Piper Reed, Campfire Girl, the Reed family is going camping on Halloween, and Piper is determined to make it a holiday to remember. Piper and her family are going camping--nothing could be better. But when Piper finds out that the...

"In a seaside town on a cozy little bay, ships of all kinds often dock for the day. There a man lives loved by tourists and fishers, known through the world to do magic with scissors." So starts this children's book debut by author-illustrator...

Where can young readers experience boundless imagination? In the sandbox, of course, as they follow Adele on her discovery of a barefoot king, a cloud of fluffy chicks, and a dessert island (YUM ). With this wild playground adventure, it's easy to see why...

Morning comes with hum and hurry, Clatter, patter, scramble, scurry. Who can sleep through all of that? Who can sleep? It's Nat the Cat! Nat has a talent for sleeping all day long. Name any place in the house and Nat can sleep in,...

Funny magical adventure series perfect for kids ages 7 and upMy name is Evie Everyday and I'm a witch. But all I've ever wanted is to be a Lamron. That's the word normal spelled backward. Anyways, now I have the chance to go to...

"There once was a bear, a moose and a beaver who were the best of friends, though they often disagreed." So when the three friends go canoeing together one sunny day, it doesn't take long for them to start quarreling with one another. First,...

When a Stegosaurus family, Mr. and Mrs. Stigson and their son Darwin, throw a party for Uncle Loop's 150th birthday, it is gate-crashed by Flint Beastwood, the gangster-like T-rex, his thuggish sidekicks Mr. Cretaceous (a terrifying Dinoscuchus) and Terry O'Dactyl (a psychotic Pteranodon). War...

When a food fight frenzy erupts in the jungle, a little elephant named Jojo hatches a silly plan to help all the angry animals become friends again. With quirky illustrations by Nathalie Dieterlé, this hilarious addition to Barefoot Books' praised collection of social-emotional books...

Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking He is...

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...

When Jule Ann goes outside in her brand-new clothes, a mud puddle jumps on her and gets her completely dirty. The mud gets in her ears, eyes, and even her mouth. Jule Ann's mother scrubs her clean and puts her in new clothes, but...

Shelley has to pick up the socks she's left all over her room. But when she opens her sock drawer, a tiny troublemaking boy appears. She has to make her bed, but there he is again, underneath the sheets watering a tomato plant. Soon...

Robin has discovered that there is a baby down inside the hole in the sandbox, so she goes looking for someone to take care of it. But what is a baby good for? A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this quirky tale...

A poignant and humorous middle-grade novel for fans of Flora and UlyssesIt's not every day you encounter a hamster experiencing an existential crisis, but Sapphire has spent her short pet-store life convinced that she's waiting for...something. At first she thinks it's to be FREE,...

From the author of Wild One and A Good Day for Ducks, an enchanting story of about slowing down to notice the world and speaking up when it mattersNo matter how hard she tries, little Queenie Quail can't keep up with her Mama and...

In the time before animals were as they are today, Wolf spends his days admiring all the other animals. Not content to simply be a wolf, happy and hunting with his pack, he watches the owls, wolverines, and caribou with envy, wishing that he...

The six little ninjas of Dojo Daycare and Dojo Daytrip are back for a third adventure--this time, planning a surprise birthday party for their master. Stealthy as ever, the ninja girls and ninja boys tiptoe around without a noise (or so they think) as...

What do you do when you're missing a shoe? When you're caught in the rain? Or when your ice cream melts? Solutions for Cold Feet is a sweet and gently humorous look at practical and creative answers for all the little daily problems in...

Lewis Dearborn is a lonely, anxious, "terminally shy" boy of eleven when his great-grandfather passes away and leaves Lewis's family with his decaying seaside mansion. Lewis is initially delighted with his new bedroom, a secluded tower in a remote part of the house. Then...

This is a darling children's book that was authored and illustrated by Pam Fries, captures the readers attention and gives a surprise at the end. Follow along a journey through Papa's garden and try to solve the mystery of "What is eating the garden"....

There's a monster in Baby Kai's closet, and he is determined to get out In this story, Baby Kai, who has seen his fair share of dangerous adventures with his big brudder Davy and friends, must face this danger alone. Unfortunately, unlike his big...

Things really heat up when you bring your dragon on a field trip to the fire station. Between the bus ride and rules and the fire trucks and hoses, there are lot of things that could go wrong. Stop, drop, and roll into this...

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. In Arm in Arm, Remy Charlip, the great children's book author and illustrator, is at his most playful, his zaniest, funniest, and cleverest. He rewrites the rules of riddles, tongue twisters, puns, and...

Max the dog's beloved wife Crepes is about to have puppies--and Max finds himself on a wild journey in India, returning home just in time to meet his expanded family The hero of Max Makes a Million goes off on a wild search for...