Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

My first word wasn't "Mama," like most mothers wish. What came out of my mouth wasn't "Dada," but "FISH." Sam loves to fish He spends his days on the lake fishing for perch with his Gramps. But when Gramps tells a tall tale about...

"Giracula...so fun to say aloud, it's almost worth purchasing the book for the title alone...a loveable cartoon creature...appealing to fans of giraffes, vampires, or protagonists with a sweet tooth." --School Library Journal Grab your fangs and go batty with Giracula, a long-necked vampire with...

Maybe dinosaurs went to school, Or rode in cars and played sports too Maybe you can imagine dino fun that could have been, Considering we don't know it all from way back then. Perhaps one day we may know, and not just think, How...

The Zelnick family likes Christmas a lot, but Aldo -- whose plan to get presents galore may be running into a glitch -- does not. He thinks that "giving being better than receiving" is gobbledygook and doesn't understand what the "Adopt-a-Family Tree" at the...

As Thanksgiving rolls around, Aldo Zelnick -- a fifth-grade foodie if there ever was one -- is flummoxed by his best friend Jack's refusal to try new food. Jack, who famously eats nothing but peanut butter sandwiches for lunch, is so finicky that he's...

Wimpy Kid and Dork Diary fans, meet Aldo Zelnick Ten-year-old Aldo Zelnick has decided it's fun to be artistic, and when his grandma Goosy gives him a second sketchbook, Aldo fills it with more comic drawings, fun words, and accounts of his extraordinary adventures...

In their final month of elementary school, 11-year-old Aldo Zelnick and friends are faced with a series of Lasts: Last Cafeteria Meatloaf; Last Band Concert; Last Monkey Bars Fail. Blindsided by an uncharacteristic sense of loss, Aldo decides to bag some new Firsts--including putting...

If there's a more inopportune date for an elementary school boy to have a birthday than February 14th, Aldo Zelnick wants to know what it is. With his 11th birthday--and Valentine's Day--fast approaching, Aldo plans a guys-only party with absolutely no pink, lace, or...

When he finds a photograph of his grandfather as a young man, Liam is full of questions. But that's just fine, because Grampy has a story to spin with every answer. On a fall day in 1962, he tells Liam, he had a run...

From the illustrator of The Last Viking and The Last Viking Returns, comes a second graphic novel in the S. Tinker Inc. series. Sally has built a machine capable of enlarging any object, but when she tries resizing a slice of pizza she accidentally...

It's animal overload for Charlie, and things are about to get messy.Charlie's back Friendly, fearless and flatulent, Harry's little brother is getting close to nature with four awesome new adventures.Dinner time: Charlie's been on a bug hunt. But as the meal unfolds it seems...

You think you know trouble? Uh-uh. Meet Charlie. Harry's brother is small, stinky and old ladies love him. He's also a mischief-maker on an epic scale. His parents despair and now Harry's had enough: it's time to dish the dirt. Granddad's medals are missing...

A little girl thinks brushing her teeth is SO boring . . . until she meets a monster who changes her mind. This funny, simple story teaches kids an important lesson in the most delightful way. "I hated brushing my teeth " That's what...

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is the world's first surrealist book, written in 1865, at a time when surrealism had not yet been invented. The author of this dream-like fantasy, full of puns and ironic comments on life, was Lewis Carroll (real name Charles Lutwidge...

"Mrs. Winkler's telescope looks not into the night sky, but instead into the hearts of men and women." Humorous adventures with spiritual lessons. Brilliantly illustrated with beautiful classic style fine-line black and white drawings, reminiscent of Wind in the Willows. Twelve stories, nothing scary--very...

Why does Dinopotamus always get the Warm Spot on the Floor?When it's naptime, Dinopotamus always get the warm spot. He decides to let the children have his favorite place on the floor. But when the children lie down there, it's no longer warm. And...

FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Every book in the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages four to eight. The three interconnecting levels of the series are structured to grow along with a child's...

Spider thinks he is a celebrity. Why, you ask? Because if anyone sees him, they scream with "delight " Will he be able to escape some overzealous fans? This hilarious tale shows that your perspective on life, no matter how misconstrued, can keep you...

A fresh, funny, and timely picture book about a fuzzy chick navigating autonomy and consent. The perfect conversation starter on the topic for young children. Daisy happens to be fluffy--she's a young chick after all. Her friends can't help but want to pet her,...

In this hilarious installment of the bestselling Middle School series, Rafe faces a cranky crocodile, a quirky campout, and a dastardly diamond plot in his most topsy-turvy adventure yet.Things have quieted down for lovable troublemaker Rafe Khatchadorian, and after all the mishaps and adventures...

When dangerous creatures turn up in Wyndemere, it's time to prove to everyone I'm not a complete failure. It's up to me to save the day... on my own My name is Evie Everyday, and I'm a witch. Nip the cat, Sylvie the bat,...

The New York Times bestselling picture book! It's Valentine's Day in young Amelia Bedelia's classroom. And you know Amelia Bedelia--she wears her heart on her sleeve.The second book in the nationally bestselling series about the childhood of America's favorite literal-minded housekeeper. School is always...

The stinkiest feet in Little League Baseball belong to Pete McGee, and no opponent would disagree. It was Pete's smelly feet and his lucky socks that had led his team The Mighty Hitters to the final playoffs of the season. The winning team will...

When a mischievous new puppy meets prim and proper Grandma, it's laugh-out-loud fun!Have a rollicking good time as this adorably naughty pup's fascination with Grandma's handkerchief builds into an explosion of fun! Can this fluffy ball of energy snuggle his way into Grandma's good...

The Fitting Out chapter book series follows a not-so-typical boy as he navigates his way through typical elementary school life, sharing his fails, triumphs, and many laughs along the way.You must have known it was only a matter of time before we had to...

Kids getting ready for Halloween will love this laugh-out-loud picture book that finally sets the record straight about monsters! Monsters! They're so much more than just that scary thing under your bed. Join Professors Batula McFang, Blobbins, and Howlsworth, and their trusty lab assistant--a...

In the sequel to CatStronauts Mission Moon, your favorite elite group of cat astronauts are thrust into the space-race of the century Fresh off of their heroic mission to save the world, the CatStronauts--Major Meowser, Pom Pom, Blanket and Waffles--are taking a well deserved...

Sometimes you get what you want.Sometimes you don't.This is a book about those times.Author: Meredith GaryISBN-10: 0061140155ISBN-13: 9780061140150Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2008Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.28h x 10.34w x 0.39dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2008 pg. 108Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2008 pg. 293Booklist 05/15/2008 pg. 50Hornbook...

Nicholas and the Gang contains 16 stories about Nicholas, the French schoolboy, and his friends, many of whom are familiar from the other books in the series: there's Alec, who's always eating; Cuthbert, who's always top of the class; Matthew, who's always bottom of...

While up in the crow's nest playing a game of Pirate Eye, Percy spots a sea monster Alarmed, the pirate kids tell their teacher, Captain Sharktooth, the whole story. He gives them a special lesson, just before the sea monster returns Aligned to Common...

There's a mystery mischief-maker on the loose in Hills Village Can Junior solve the mystery before disaster strikes?Junior is loving his life with the Khatchadorian family. But his idyllic life soon turns to terror when a mysterious individual begins to make trouble in the...

Three friends discover a treasure chest full of pirate gold. But when the chest goes missing, they must find the thief Carefully leveled text and charming illustrations make this a perfect read for early fluent readers.Author: Elizabeth DaleISBN-10: 1541590082ISBN-13: 9781541590083Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

Trip, the clumsy but streetwise raccoon, has managed to survive the zombie apocalypse with the help of animal friends and a few kind humans. But he can't help but notice one thing: he's the only raccoon in his crew. In fact, he's the only...

Ever wanted to impress people with some useless information that makes you look smarter? Well, then this is the perfect book for you In this world, we have animal facts, food facts, historical facts, wonderful facts, environmental facts, internet facts, and then... useless facts.This...

Cherry Avenue Middle School ain't big enough for the two of them. With the dust still settling from the epic medieval mayhem that took place at the Medieval Renaissance Fair, Principal/Emperor Buthaire strikes back, revealing a secret plan he had been working on since...

Austin Davenport, love doctor or destroyer? The mayhem has multiplied Love is in the air in Gopherville, but this ain't no mushy love story. It's an adventure of the heart with jokes of the fart.They say that mayhem can't buy love, but it can...

Three friends discover a treasure chest full of pirate gold. But when the chest goes missing, they must find the thief Carefully leveled text and charming illustrations make this a perfect read for early fluent readers.Author: Elizabeth DaleISBN-10: 1728413354ISBN-13: 9781728413358Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

How far is too far when a child wants to get their hands on their favorite treat? Didi absolutely loves honey, so much so he will do anything to get it- including trying a mysterious "honey plant" in the back garden. The original Haitian...

Gold/1st Place award in the 2022 Feathered Quill Book Awards Program for the Best of Backlist category! "This is the best and most unique "ABC" book I've seen. The adjectives/traits are all fun and positive and the dogs and people perfectly match the emotion...

Have you ever lost something that you couldn't find? Did this turn your ordinary day into a fun-filled adventure turning you upside down and inside out full of wonder and smiles It's no ordinary day for Timothy. It's full of excitement and suspense. As...

Meido is a bluebird who lives in a park downtown, up high in an awesome tree. But something makes him different from many other birds: he's afraid to fly Instead, Meido climbs up using his talons. One beautiful morning, Meido and his best feathered...

Nothing ever turns out right for Jerry Jerry the Squirrel is back with another Volume full of edge of your seat, hilarious stories The Squirrel Inventor is faced with all new adventures involving a flying squirrel, a robot Mary, a frozen Squirrel village, and...

A funny picture book about books . . . and eating them! Perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates. It's time for school, but Ms. Bronte has one small problem...she really loves eating books. (Did I mention she's also a dinosaur?) Math...

From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandma and How to Babysit a Grandpa comes a fun and exciting way to share the joy of reading with grandparents. Now that you know how to babysit your grandma and...

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of A Book of Sleep comes a silly tale about a garden rivalry, a giant carrot and bunnies in construction vehicles! When two rabbits find a giant carrot growing between their yards, they do the only thing that makes sense:...

Pleskit and Tim swap lunches, leading to unforeseen consequences in this fourth book of the hilarious, fast-paced, and accessible sci-fi series Sixth-Grade Alien from the bestselling author of Aliens Ate My Homework, Bruce Coville. When Tim has a peanut butter sandwich packed yet again,...

Pleskit and Tim swap lunches, leading to unforeseen consequences in this fourth book of the hilarious, fast-paced, and accessible sci-fi series Sixth-Grade Alien from the bestselling author of Aliens Ate My Homework, Bruce Coville. When Tim has a peanut butter sandwich packed yet again,...

Pleskit loses his grandfather's brain in this third book of the hilarious, fast-paced, and accessible Sixth-Grade Alien sci-fi series from the bestselling author of Aliens Ate My Homework, Bruce Coville. Some kids lose their homework. Some kids lose their math book, or their sneakers,...

Pleskit and Tim's plan to prank a bully goes horribly awry in this second book of the hilarious, fast-paced, and accessible sci-fi series Sixth-Grade Alien from the bestselling author of Aliens Ate My Homework, Bruce Coville. All Pleskit Meenom wants to do is fit...

It's Ocean's Eleven set in a summer camp as two kids try to one-up each other in a con competition at a camp that isn't quite what it seems... For Archie, the start of summer means another stint at Camp Shady Brook, where there...