Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

For use in schools and libraries only. Only Myrtle is prepared to love the animal from the pinkish, purplish, bluish egg.Author: Bill PeetISBN-10: 0808585320ISBN-13: 9780808585329Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/1984Pages: 46Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.74h x 8.54w x 0.41dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Once upon a time, an author took a snooze and an illustrator took the reins telling the story--exactly the way she wants! Featuring a llama princess, a scheming penguin, space travel, and maybe even a ninja--or, wait, a dragon!--this rambunctious, clever, no-holds-barred "meta" story...

The three members of the Bad Guy Brotherhood have broken out of jail, and now they're coming after the superhero who put them there: Melvin Beederman! Goofball McCluskey, Max the Wonder Thug, and Calamity Wayne are building a time machine so they can get...

Melvin Beederman is fresh out of bad guys to catch. Or is he? Little does he know that trouble is brewing in a dressing room at a large department store . . . Devious and sinister Valley girls Chantele and Brittany aren't just trying...

The only thing scarier than having to go the principal's office is finding out that the principal is the former "Teacher from the Black Lagoon". This is a humorous sequel to the bestselling backlist title, "The Teacher from the Black Lagoon".Author: Mike ThalerISBN-10: 0785704302ISBN-13:...

The author of the bestselling Pinkerton books now tells the story of Mike Fink--king of the keelboatmen, the strongest, rowdiest bunch of fellows ever to work on the Mississippi--the best grizzly and gator wrestler on the river. Full color.Author: Steven KelloggISBN-10: 078078409XISBN-13: 9780780784093Publisher: Perfection...

Read the traditional nursery rhyme Itsy Bitsy Spider first, then enjoy a fun new rhyme. Can you make up a rhyme of your own?Author: Wes MageeISBN-10: 0778778983ISBN-13: 9780778778981Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.50w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.9Point...

Read the traditional nursery rhyme Baa, Baa, Black Sheep first, then enjoy a fun new rhyme. Can you make up a rhyme of your own?Author: Mick GowarISBN-10: 0778778959ISBN-13: 9780778778950Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.50w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

Another creepy tale for beside the campfire or beneath the covers from "Twisted Sisters" Annette and Gina Cascone's Deadtime Stories--now a hit show on Nickelodeon! Katie and Andy Lawrence thought moving to a new town--especially one named Appleton--was awful enough. They were wrong. When...

When Mr. Murphy finds out that evil organization RABID is using a student academic and athletic competition to recruit agents, he asks Nathan, Abigail, and Mookie to form a team and enter the contest. Things go terribly wrong when Nathan's nemesis, Rodney the bully,...

"Look at the funny little penguin!" and "What a silly-looking penguin!" Hearing this all day long is enough to make any little bird angry, especially when he's NOT A PENGUIN! This is the story of a puffin who is upset that he's constantly mistaken...

Cece Bell's famous Sock Monkey, toy actor, returns in three vibrant reissues of his original adventures Sock Monkey has been nominated for an award. But to attend the ceremony, he must do something terrifying--he must take a bath. Just the thought makes Sock Monkey...

The ideal gift book for anyone whose dad makes them laugh -- or roll their eyes. When his son says "I'm hungry," Dad says, "Hello, Hungry. Pleased to meet you." Before slicing a cake for dessert, Dad announces, "There's my piece. What's everybody else...

The journey is the important thing in this tale of a sympathetic -- if temporarily distracted -- artistic soul. Ike wants to write a story, an incredible story. He's all ready to go, but even after cleaning his room and calling his best friend,...

Olive learns the hard way that keeping secrets is tough, and telling them can make for a whole lot of trouble When Molly shares a secret with Olive, the urge to tell is just too great Olive tells Joe who tells Matt who tells...

As a quirky cow discovers, when life gives you a penchant for cold, make . . . something delicious A comical ode to individuality. Milly Moo wants only one thing: to churn out the finest, tastiest, creamiest milk around. But there's just one problem....

Rock out with a zombie in the next spook-tacular episode of Scream Street. Bwah-ha-ha Deadstock, the world's greatest zombie rock festival, is coming to Scream Street Too bad Sir Otto Sneer is not in the mood for dancing--and when he banishes the concert's headliners,...

In a cheering tale of kindness and friendship, Stanley's worst day ever takes a surprising turn when his classmates concoct a creative show of solidarity. Stanley Birdbaum couldn't be more excited. He has rolled and wrapped and dyed his hair. He has dipped it...

"Jill Murphy's latest insightful snapshot of parenthood is a thumpingly entertaining picture book about elephants, and us." -- The Sunday Times (London) Mrs. Large isn't feeling well, so Mr. Large sends her back to bed. "I'll take charge," he says. So while he and...

One day, Hippo acts very strange. He bellows, spins in circles, and crashes into a tree. All of his friends think he has gone bananas But has he? Or does he just have a bad toothache? Kevin O'Malley's bright marker and colored-pencil illustrations bring...

Early one morning an octopus leaves the safety of his parents' home and sets out on the adventure of his life. He climbs into a boat, hides in a tackle box, gets thrown to shore, scuttles to a restaurant, plunges into a water pitcher,...

Mr. Fox is surrounded, and heas going to have to come up with a truly fantastic plan to dig himself out of trouble this time.Author: Roald DahlISBN-10: 0756982863ISBN-13: 9780756982867Publisher: Perfection LearningLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2007Pages: 96Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.20w x 0.60dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.1Point...

Minnie's jelly donut is gone Moo is sure it has been stolen. Can the cunning cows stop the crime wave before the donut-napper strikes again?Author: Denys CazetISBN-10: 0756969557ISBN-13: 9780756969554Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/05/2006Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.50d

Mr. Squirrel is back in another hilarious tale. Mr. Squirrel can't believes his eyes--an unknown, mysterious creature is under his tree. It must be the legendary king of the forest. Will the king share his wisdom to Mr. Squirrel and the other animals and...

It was time to feed the dragon a princess. But since no princess was available, the next best thing was to give him a child. All the children wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a hat. Then a name...

A silly story for little ones about one odd, apple-loving dog and his neighbor, Milo. Peanut is an odd dog. He doesn't like bones, he likes apples. In fact, he LOVES apples, and he worries that his next-door neighbor, Milo, might steal all the...

Twelve-year-old Mya Parsons could save the world and organize her family, if only she had her own cell phone. A Dork Diaries for today's socially conscious young readers. Mya Parsons runs her school's social justice club with her best friend, Cleo. Her lifelong desire...

There is a monster under my bed who farts. You don't want to use the bathroom after him... The funniest picture book since The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew it Was None of his Business. Everyone says, 'It wasn't me!' But what...

Summer in New York City turns from disaster to delight. This summer could be a disaster. Kendra's parents have invited Frank, a 15-year-old she's never met, to stay with them. And they've planned a goofy scavenger hunt for the kids, including Kendra's bratty younger...

With a perfect twin sister and friends who have everything, Zoey Song can't catch a break from quirky mishaps and hilarious accidents. Trouble follows this mischievous redhead everywhere. Can Zoey find a place in her world where life isn't unbearable? Let's just say, sixth...

Finicky eaters, rejoice Finally, a children's book about eating that's fun to read over and over again. Meet the goat that will teach you why goats eat everything (except tin cans), and why you should too The first of three children's books in the...

The Adventure Ends. In the third millennium, Jules is suddenly very popular, for reasons he doesn't really understand. He should be happy, but all he can think about is Theo. Are Jules and Gen ever going to see him again? Meanwhile, in the fifteenth...

But oh what a fabulous night he had had, When his world was turned into a zoo After wandering off from a school field trip, a young boy falls asleep in the Natural History Museum. There he sees his classmates, teachers, and family transformed...

Eleven-year-old Louise Tolliver lives with her mother and her brother, Willie, in Tollivers' Hollow. Like any brother, Willie gives Louise a hard time, but the trouble really starts when Louise calls him a pig -- and he becomes one. And that's not all. Louise's...

A creepy-crawly surprise Harold the dog, Chester the cat, and Howie the dachshund puppy are excited for Toby's birthday. Because birthdays mean parties, and parties mean presents. And best of all -- cake. But when the pets find seven suitcases in the room with...

It's Halloween night and many spooky things are happening at the Monroe house. The wind is howling. The walls are creaking. Bunnicula's eyes are gleaming red. But worst of all, there is a witch in the kitchen Harold the dog, Chester the cat, and...

It's Saturday. Best friends Fitch and Chip have big plans in the park. But these plans do not include little sisters. Chip has three of them -- Honey, Bitsy, and Suey. They can be pests. They can be scaredy-pants. Since Fitch is a wolf,...

Now that Mush -- the talking, cooking, educated dog from space -- is part of the Mangiaro household, Kelly wants to know more about the planet Growf-Woof-Woof, and how her dog came to Earth. When the two of them go on a picnic, (which...

Would you buy a used time machine from this man? Mr. Talbot has taken the Werewolf Club to London! Unfortunately, they made the trip in Uncle H. G. Talbot's unreliable time-and-space machine, and they've arrived in 1890 London -- where it might be a...

Where did all these monsters come from? The closet, the basement, under the bed, the outhouse, even the school furnace room But mostly, they came from a healthy imagination, just like yours Using a patented system of made-up facts and educated guesses, Everything I...

Level 3: Reading Alone From the earliest stages of sounding out words to the excitement of reading a whole book without help, Ready-to-Read books open up a world of possibilities to children at three different levels: Level 1: Starting to Read Level 2: Reading...

Rosie likes Michael when he's dopey and not just when he's smart. Michael likes Rosie when she's grouchy and not just when she's nice. That's how friends are. When Michael's parakeet died, he called Rosie. When Rosie's dog ran away, she called Michael. That's...

Kids love this funny and energetic picture book portrayal of one of America's most famous frontiersmen and larger-than-life heroes.This picture book has been a favorite for generations. Bursting with energy and perfect for reading aloud at home or in the classroom, Mike Fink is...

"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: 068805871XISBN-13: 9780688058715Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/1986Pages: 48Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 11.00h x...

This enjoyable read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children. "Refreshing, enjoyable, and unpredictable."--School Library JournalEach ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made in...

In this picture book classic that belongs on every reader's shelf, two lovable hippos impart funny lessons on the true meaning of friendship.Like all best friends, George and Martha do everything together. George and Martha teach each other (and adoring readers) that even in...

What does a ten-year-old girl do when her mother's best friend moves into her room -- beauty products, sheepdog, pantyhose, and all? Angel springs into action, looking for a man to marry Alyce and take her away, out of Angel's hair, house, and family....

Mishmash is a very friendly dog. When he moves like a cyclone into Pete's heart, his family's new house, and the neighbor's gardens, life will never be the same! But when Mishmash's well-intentioned enthusiasm leads to messy garages and ruined gardens, it's too much...

Ants, bees, dragonflies, limping millipedes... Buster would rather ignore his brainy sister Maggie's insect zoo, but he needs her help with the carnival fundraiser for his baseball team, the Cougars. Unfortunately, Buster needs more than fundraising help from his sister. His failing math grade...

For use in schools and libraries only. The members of the Lambchop family react differently when a boisterous genie grants their wishes for fame, power, and the ability to fly.Author: Jeff BrownISBN-10: 0613684656ISBN-13: 9780613684651Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/22/2009Pages: 128Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 7.62h x 5.18w...