Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

This new format, crafted specifically for younger readers, features the original Tintin graphic novel plus brand-new content. Go "behind the scenes" with the true story about people, places and antiquities that Hergé drew from, filled with fun facts, lots of pictures, and easy-to-read text!...

Young readers will begin sounding out words and reading simple sentences in this Level One I Can Read addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn the importance of respect and helping others as they read about Papa and...

When LarryBoy and his superhero buddies are invited to Superhero Island, they are in for a surprise of volcanic proportions. Trouble erupts when LarryBoy discovers he's a second-class citizen, because he doesn't have "super" powers like his buddies. Bumblyburg's newest supervillain, Chili Pepper and...

When Ted's five-year-old sister, Vicki, invents an imaginary friend, no one is too concerned . . . except that Vicki's friend has the never-popular name of Marella, and unlike most imaginary friends, Marella can move things. Ted might think Marella is a ghost, but...

Kids--and adults--will never see their school supplies in quite the same way again.Poor Little Red Pen! She can't possibly correct a mountain of homework all by herself. Who will help her? "Not I!" says Stapler. "Not I!" says Eraser. " Yo no!" says Pushpin.But...

Principal Walter Russ just wants a simple proposal to trim the overgrown trees outside Geyser Creek Middle School. So how does he end up with a wedding (rather than a weeding) proposal from designer Florence Waters? Meanwhile, a student camps out in a weeping...

Get ready for muckraking time at Emerson Hicky Elementary. The race is on for student council president, but it's quickly getting fishier than the bottom of a pelican's lunch box. Someone is sending candidates ominous threats and posting signs with messages like FIR IS...

From the author of Mockingbird, a National Book Award winner Mike tries so hard to please his father, but the only language his dad seems to speak is calculus. And for a boy with a math learning disability, nothing could be more difficult. When...

Meet Ant, the little brother who's big on laughs. In four upbeat stories, Ant and his big brother confront the monster under the bed, recreate the story of the three little pigs, and write a letter to Santa--in July! Sometimes funny, always endearing, Ant...

Surrounded by all creatures gruesome and grotesque, Thisby Thestoop, the gamekeeper for the Black Mountain Dungeon, is getting roped into another job--saving the princess's skin--in the debut fantasy-adventure series by Zac Gorman, contributor to the hilarious Rick and Morty comic series.In the absurd land...

The second book in this hilariously inventive trilogy from Obert Skye, author of the bestselling Leven Thumps series, comes with all the spills, chills, and thrills you'd expect--along with zany fully illustrated comic-style chapters to enliven the adventure!When Perry is invited back to Bunny...

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 Mighty Truck is super strong, super fast . . . and a super fun...

What's worse than mummies? Zombie mummies The seventh and final installation of the wildly popular Zombie Chasers tween series from John Kloepfer, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and reluctant readers everywhere and featuring hilarious black and white illustrations by David...

In this companion to the acclaimed Z Is for Moose, Moose infiltrates a book about shapes (because he loves shapes, naturally) and it is up to his best friend, Zebra, to restore order and save the day. Another triumph from the award-winning team of...

Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win...

For fans of Ezra Jack Keats, this perfect read-aloud is a timeless story featuring plenty of animals A little boy is looking for Lion. Lion is looking for lunch.And so our story begins. But look closely. . . . In this tale, nothing is...

It's Anna Angelfish's birthday, and Clark wants to find the perfect present for her to show her how he feels. But when he tries to make a big impression with his usual zip, bang, and BOOM, things don't go quite as planned. With help...

"Weird Al" Yankovic's new tale of Billy, the irrepressible star of the New York Times bestselling When I Grow Up, is an uproarious back-to-school delight. Dazzling wordplay and sparkling rhyme combine in a unique appreciation of the rewards of unabashed originality and the special...

Join head foreman Duke and his crew of worker dogs on a busy day of construction fun in this colorful picture book written and illustrated by James Horvath. With lively scenes showing accurately illustrated vehicles in action, this book will be a joy to...

Soon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon "Big Nate is funny, big time."--Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidThe fifth Big Nate novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius...

Awesome Man can shoot positronic rays out of his eyeballs, fly as straight as an arrow, and hug mutant Jell-O Even villains like Professor Von Evil and the Flaming Eyeball are no match for this caped crusader.But Awesome Man also has a secret. ....

Irene is out for the day, leaving Max in charge. But when Max comes down with spring fever, Irene's to-do list gets turned upside down Author: Jackie UrbanovicISBN-10: 0061864390ISBN-13: 9780061864391Publisher: HarperTorchLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/24/2012Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.80w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.8Point...

The second book in the heavily illustrated Zombie Chasers series by John Kloepfer. This fan-favorite is perfect for reluctant readers as well as fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries. Zack Clarke, his best pal, Rice, and middle-school queen bee Madison...

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time In this exciting second installment in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, Stanley Lambchop travels to Egypt Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places...

Don't miss this fun tween vampire series, featuring regular girl Olivia and goth girl Ivy The secret is out--cheerleader Olivia and vampire Ivy are twins Now that Ivy and Olivia have told their friends that they're twins, they have to come clean to their...

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. Amelia Bedelia is famous for her baking, but she has her...

Something strange is happening in superopolis The entire population has turned its back on its favorite potato chips of all time--just because someone named Comrade Crunch told them to. How is he getting the supercitizensto follow his every command? To make matters worse, the...

This funny picture book from Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech, author of Walk Two Moons, and New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss is a delight for kids, with its colorful illustrations and gentle comeuppance for a well-meaning principal who learns that learning outside of school...

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. Guess who's at bat? The lovable, hilarious Amelia Bedelia is back,...

Set sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben CortPirate Blunderbeard is on a voyage with his cousin Redruth and Grandpa Greybeard. Blunderbeard hopes it...

When Nicky and his mom buy an old New England house to turn into a tearoom, they are startled to find they must share the house with its resident troublemaker, Old Black Witch. "Boo! Scat, and Ratcha Fratch!" Old Black Witch calls out to...

Meet the three (ahem--four!) little pigs as they convince the narrator to tell a slightly different version of their fairy tale: First, there's Alan, the one pig in the bunch who is actually a builder. He's got a BIG problem with building a home...

"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" --John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGators Meowza! Max Meow, Cat Crusader, and his best friend Mindy are back in the laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series with CAT-ITUDE--PURR-fect for fans of Dog Man and...

Our favorite dog is back! Mayor Good Boy has gone from the first dog mayor of Greenwood . . . to the first dog mayor on the silver screen! In this second series installment, a very good dog is going to see his name...

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 91-Story Treehouse--the seventh book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor! Andy and Terry live in a 91-story...

The New York Times bestselling series!Because you're blueThis bracelet is now for you.Speak one wish to make it true. . .So begins this enchanting new adventure from Sarah Mlynowski, the New York Times bestselling author and co-author of the Whatever After and Upside-Down Magic...

Elmo and his adorable puppy, Tango, star in a sturdy board book based on the new Sesame Street specials Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy! and Elmo and Tango's Mysterious Mysteries. Meet Tango--Elmo's adorable mixed-breed puppy! This sturdy board book is based on...

Brace yourselves...because this is the WORST adventure book in the whole entire world! Poor Nameless finds himself in another one of the Worst books and he does NOT want to go on an adventure! It's just not his style. Will he defeat the mighty...

Ten-year-old Cooper is always at the top of Santa's Naughty List. His archrival bets there's NO WAY Cooper will get the super-hot Christmas toy only given to those on Santa's Nice List. (Yes, Santa Claus is real!) The loser has to transfer to the...

Featured in Elmer's World of Glue Teaching Guide Winner: 2016 Montana Treasure State Award. Nominee: NY State Charlotte Award list, 2015-16. Alabama Camellia Award list 2014-15, Grade 2-3 Division. Although Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Matty loves...

Stand-up comedian and Hollywood box-office hit Kevin Hart keeps the laughs coming in an illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy who has big dreams of making a blockbuster superhero film. Perfect for readers of James Patterson's Middle School series and Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate...

In this 8x8 storybook based on an episode from the hit preschool show from Fred Rogers Productions Donkey Hodie, Donkey Hodie and Purple Panda travel to the best party ever! Donkey and Panda make a list of all the things they need to bring...

Happy Thanksgiving...or not...because this is The WORST Thanksgiving Book in the Whole Entire World! Poor Nameless finds himself in another one of the Worst books and he is no fan of Thanksgiving! Who is this mysterious turkey on the cover? Is Jerry Pumpkins back...

Read this hilarious series in any order!A Dude's best friend is his dog!It's summertime, so Deven gets a new video game, Grandad gets a new used RV, and Jayden finally gets a dog! You know how it is with dogs--you want to take them...

Flower girl Amelia Bedelia is on hand to help save her aunt's wedding day with her take on wedding planning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.Author: Herman ParishISBN-10: 1098251113ISBN-13:...

A squishy goo monster is a challenge for the Princess in Black but luckily some science-loving princesses are on hand to help. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.Author: Shannon...

Kimmie is overwhelmed with deadlines. By night, she fulfills tooth fairy false teeth commissions. By day, she and her friend Myron scramble to create the perfect invention to enter in their school's Invent-A-Thon, and to beat her rival, Harold Adams. And now, Kimmie has...

When Nora Nibblesworth sees the poster for the model ship competition, she knows she can win first prize. But when it becomes a group project, everything starts going wrong! Can Nora get along with her teammates or will their entry end up as one...

Many fantastic creatures live in the Cambrian Zoo. Come take a ride on the Turtle Tram around the park with Brooke and Corey. Watch out for Bella! She chooses one lucky child to take for a ride each day. What a great view of...

When Scary Fairy causes a ruckus in Wicked Wood, will she change it forever? Scary Fairy blows into Wicked Wood on a fierce Southern Wind and immediately begins disturbing the peace. She discards Squirrel's acorns to make her new bedroom. She uses Hedgehog as...