Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

This third book in the Alien in My Pocket series is the zaniest yet Zack and Amp create a massive mishap in this hilarious story. Plus the book comes with a do-it-yourself science experiment.Nothing's been easy since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's...

In the tradition of The Stupids, Meet the Dullards is a clever and irreverent picture book about a comically boring family, from bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Daniel Salmieri.Their home is boring. Their food is plain. Their lives are monotonous. And Mr. and...

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...

Pirates Magic Treasure A gargoyle? Caroline Carlson's funny tween novel The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates #1: Magic Marks the Spot is perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society.Hilary Westfield has always dreamed...

Marley the loveable, trouble-making yellow lab stars in another holiday adventure in the picture book Trick or Treat, Marley by John Grogan, author of Marley & Me. Marley's family is throwing a Halloween party. Cassie and Baby Louie are having lots of fun putting...

It's the first day of school, and Cassie is all set to go. So is her dog, Marley Although he's told to stay, Marley digs a tunnel out of the backyard and sniffs his way to school. As he roams the halls looking for...

In the second book of the action-packed Double Vision series, ordinary twelve-year-old Linc Baker must go undercover in Washington, DC, to stop a CIA mole from assassinating the president. With an unforgettably funny voice, high-stakes espionage, and real American spy history dating back to...

Splat's friends are having a rehearsal for their cool new band, the Cat Gang. But something's missing . . . it just doesn't feel right without Splat Everyone wants Splat to join the band. But Splat can't sing and he doesn't play an instrument...

Worm is thrilled when it's his turn to take care of the class pet, Nat the Gnat. But everything goes wrong when he leaves the lid of Nat's tank open. Can Worm make sure the class pet returns safe and sound before Mrs. Mulch...

When Dixie sneaks her way onto the school bus with Emma, the two friends are in for a real trip A class trip, in fact, to the dinosaur museum Emma and her classmates learn all about how the dinosaurs lived from a real dinosaur...

Cassie gets to bring her class's baby chicks home for the weekend. But when Cassie needs help watching them, will Marley rise to the occasion?Author: John GroganISBN-10: 0062074776ISBN-13: 9780062074775Publisher: HarperTorchLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/24/2012Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.58h x 6.07w x 0.09dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.8Point Value:...

Two Big Nate books in one box, plus exclusive activities Big Nate, New York Times bestselling series, is bigger than ever in this super-cool box set This 1-2 Punch box set includes Big Nate: In a Class by Himself and Big Nate Strikes Again,...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this eighth book in the My Weirder School series, college professor Dr. Nicholas visits A.J.'s class to help the students improve their standardized test scores in history. The...

In The Northern Frights, the third book in the spooky Scary School series, Charles "New Kid" Nukid and his friends, including Lattie, a girl ninja, must fight an epic battle with an ice dragon to save their school. But first they must survive going...

Michael Grant, author of the New York Times bestselling Gone books, shows his funny side in this fantasy-adventure series, which concludes with this fourth book.Monty Python-like humor makes the Magnificent 12 perfect for fans of funny, action-filled series like Dan Gutman's Genius Files. The...

The most exciting road trip in history continues In this third book in the thrilling, New York Times bestselling adventure series, twelve-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald dodge nefarious villains all the way to Graceland.The genius twins Coke and Pepsi have narrowly escaped a...

Maggie likes being a kitty. But sometimes that's not enough. Sometimes a girl has to be super.One little girl transforms herself over and over in this inventive picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of Not a Box, Antoinette Portis. Once again, Portis...

This is Percy. Percy loves balloons.Balloons are fun But Percy has a small problem . . . . . . and to solve it, he'll need a really big idea Paul Schmid, the author and artist of Hugs From Pearl, presents a story about...

Emma and her puppy, Dixie, are inseparable after-school friends. But when Emma starts preparing for her class's production of The Wizard of Oz, Dixie feels left out. She wants to romp and play, but all Emma wants to do is memorize her lines in...

Molly has developed even more amazing powers in the sixth and final hypnotic installment of the New York Times bestselling Molly Moon series--perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch Molly Moon can hypnotize or morph into anyone she chooses, travel through time,...

Meet Jack.He's almost six years old. And that's almost grown up. After all, he can almost ride a big bike just like his older brother. And he almost never gets scared.This spunky little almost-six-year-old is ready to take on the world.Well, almost.Richard Torrey's sweetly...

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time In this surprising seventh installment in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the flattest kid on Earth makes his way to China Watch out, Stanley Ouch Stanley accidentally caused...

Another sweet bedtime story about Mouse, from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books. Weasel is ready for his dinner. And poor Mouse is it. Just in time, he thinks up a...

What could be fancier than Christmas?Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles--and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the...

Princess Bea isn't like other princesses--she prefers pirate ships above tea parties, the salty sea over silly dolls. But what's a landlocked princess to do?Ahoy, Captain Jack to the rescue When the captain offers Bea a place aboard his ship, it's a dream come...

A beautiful hardcover gift package of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse and Lilly's Big Day. Includes a limited edition print (of Lilly, of course) that's suitable for framing.The sturdy slipcase features art by Kevin Henkes, and the package includes these two beloved picture books, both...

Everyone's favorite pink-loving gal returns in Emeraldalicious, the imaginative, glitterlicious sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Pinkalicious Pinkalicious combines magic, love, and imagination to turn an ordinary place into an Emeraldalicious world.Pinkalicious and Peter visit their favorite park, but on the way...

Gilbert and Lola are excited that their cousin Wally is coming for a visit--just in time for the Easter egg hunt But soon they learn how competitive Wally has become. He has to be the fastest, be the first in line, and find the...

Caldecott Medalist Paul O. Zelinsky illustrates Kelly Bingham's outrageously funny, critically acclaimed, and boundary-breaking story about a moose, a zebra, and the alphabet Zebra wants to put on a show as simple as ABC, but Zebra's friend Moose has other (unexpected and hilarious) ideas...

In Superopolis everyone has a superpower Well...almost everyone. Meet Ordinary Boy.In a town where everyone is a superhero, what if you were the only person with no superpowers at all?Welcome to the life of Ordinary Boy. He's...well, he's pretty much exactly as his name...

Get ready for more adventures with Araminta, the star of a delightfully "spookie" chapter book series from Angie Sage, author of the New York Times bestselling Septimus Heap series!Sir Horace is about to turn five hundred years old! Araminta and Wanda need to find...

Pip Squeak is a busy mouse.Today he has to clean his house.He has to get it done by three.A friend is stopping by for tea.A visit from his friend Max turns Pip Squeak into a cleaning whirlwind. He scrubs and brushes and vacuums and...

In this companion to Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, readers will discover a funny, poignant tale about facing life's disappointments and celebrating happy surprises.Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl Well, Lilly, thinks she is...

A sweet and funny collection of poems by Patricia MacLachlan, the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall.It's a dog's life Every dog has a tail to wag . . . and a tale to tell. Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest...

This offbeat picture book from Neil Gaiman was described as "a bittersweet, guffaw-out-loud story from the most distinctive partnership in picture books today" by the Guardian.What if you wanted your best friend's two goldfish so much that you'd swap anything for them, even your...

Crazy Hair is a fantastically fun tale written by New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman and illustrated by the astoundingly talented Dave McKean, the award-winning team behind The Wolves in the Walls.In Crazy Hair, Bonnie makes a friend who has hair so wild...

Annabel thinks her mom has the best life. If she were a grown-up, she could do whatever she wanted Then one morning she wakes up to find she's turned into her mother . . . and she soon discovers it's not as easy as...

Accidents, evil plots, and general misfortune abound when, in their continuing search for a home, the Beaudelaire orphans are sent to live and work in a sinister lumber mill.Author: Lemony SnicketISBN-10: 0060283157ISBN-13: 9780060283155Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/2000Pages: 194Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 7.26h x 5.22w x...

Buckle up for a wild ride involving a missing gerbil, a crazy cat, and a tattooed baby that will have readers of all ages laughing This hilarious novel stars the Herdmans, the worst kids in the world, who made their first appearance in author...

Join the fun on the farm A charming story from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, hilariously illustrated throughout by Shoo Rayner, and perfect for readers of 5 and up.Two funny farmyard stories for younger readers.Mossop's Last Chance: "There's mice in my barley sacks, there's rats...

More hilarious stories in the CLUMSIES series - shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010It's Clumsies on Sea as Howard and the Clumsies head to the seaside for what Howard calls a "conference" and the Clumsies call a "holiday" Will Howard manage to...

The eighth title in this magical series, fizzing with fun and excitement.Jess is off on a quest to find Dame Walpurga's stolen shoes. But to get them back, she must tackle a rude giant, trick a grumpy gnome and uncover a secret hidden deep...

Rags to riches story of a young orphan who becomes a famous actress. A Roaring Good Read launch title.Daisy is brought up in a foundling's hospital in Victorian times. At ten she is sent into service as a skivvy at the Dobell Academy.There she...

A funny, fish-filled story about the joys of learning, and the rewards that come with staying true to who you are Agatha May just can't understand why her classmates aren't as crazy as she is about the hideous humpback anglerfish. But when a school...

Richie and Marvin are two things. Best friends and flies. They enjoy all the things happy loving flies do. Eating, flying and relaxing. They were living their best life, until one day a tragedy happened. While eating some jam on a piece of toast,...

A humorous picture book on the dislike of math. The author did not like math as a child but learned that numbers and math are needed every day whether she liked it or not. Even after 80 years she still prefers letters over numbers....

The Cat Kid Comic Club learns to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic novel by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man.Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics...

Your first parkrun is an exciting time!Whether you're young or old or in your prime.Pete's first parkrun, from the outset, Would be a parkrun he would not forget!What could happen? What could go wrong?Find out as you read along.Pete's First parkrun captures the essence...

Sometimes middle school feels like a dangerous mission in the cold, unforgiving tundra. Sometimes it literally is. Will Rafe survive his most (frost)biting adventure yet? Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr. Daria Deerwin to join...

Cats are afraid of pickles, but pickles just love cats. Welcome to the wacky world of cats vs pickles(TM)! These adorable plushies will steal your heart. It's an endearing tale, centered on friendship and inclusivity, that drives home a core mantra - it's silly...