Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Now planned as a Broadway musical from the Tony Award-winning producer of "Hamilton" and "Rent"!From the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter, and illustrator of The Phantom Tollbooth, Jules Feiffer, comes a witty story about following your dreams.Jimmy is bad at sports and not much...

Pinkalicious and Peter both enter the Spring Hat Parade contest Using paper, glitter, and tons of imagination, Pinkalicious creates a sparkly masterpiece, while Peter ends up in a sticky situation. Fortunately, Pinkalicious knows just how to save the day.Author: Victoria KannISBN-10: 0061989606ISBN-13: 9780061989605Publisher: HarperFestivalLanguage:...

Fancy Nancy goes mini in this slipcase containing four miniature I Can Read titles! This adorable set makes for the perfect stocking stuffer. This set includes: Pajama Day, The Show Must Go On, The 100th Day of School, and Every Day Is Earth Day.Pajama...

Meet Summer Jackson, a smart, irresistible character who will appeal to to any kid who has ever wanted to skip straight to adulthood because it seems like SO much more fun.Summer is fairly certain she's ready to be a grown-up--right now. She wants to...

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary lovingly chronicles the ups and downs of elementary school woes. This is perfect for fans of Clementine. For a girl as enthusiastic about life as Ramona, starting the first grade should be easy But with a teacher who doesn't...

Your buffalo is growing up. He plays with friends. He shares his toys. He's smart But is he ready for kindergarten? (And is kindergarten ready for him?) Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? is a hilarious look at first-day-of-school jitters from author Audrey Vernick...

Put your fanciest foot forward and step into Fancy Nancy's stylish world This book is filled with fabulous stickers of Nancy's many favorite things, from elegant desserts to gorgeous shoes and accessories. This is the ultimate collection sure to entertain the most glamorous Fancy...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this eleventh book of the My Weird School Daze series, A.J.'s mom has a new job! That means A.J. will have to go to After School Kids' Kare....

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time In this awesome ninth installment in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchops pack their bags for the US capital, Washington D.C. Stanley's been chosen to receive a...

The Hare family--Papa, Mama, andLittle Baby Hare--are enjoying a peacefulday in their rabbit hole until they heara big THUMP outside their door. Thethump is Goldilocks herself, who hasfallen down the rabbit hole after beingchased by the Three Bears.(I think you know why those bearswere...

Springtime for Fancy Nancy means flowers, butterflies, sunshine, and most of all . . . a chance to show off her fabulous spring fashions Author: Jane O'ConnorISBN-10: 0061236012ISBN-13: 9780061236013Publisher: HarperFestivalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2008Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.90h x 9.10w x 0.10d

It was a quiet night until--knock, knock, knock!--can that be a DUCK at the door Max the duck burst on the scene in this funny picture book. Preschoolers and those reading to them enjoy giggling along as the animals cause havoc--but always with good...

The first book in a hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker from Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning and bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan, Endling, and Wishtree. When his classmates can't sit still for a big performance at school, Roscoe...

Snoring Beauty is a sweetly hilarious spin on the classic fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty." Written in bouncy rhymed verse perfect for reading aloud, this whimsical reimagining from Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is sure to appeal to children and parents alike. Tucked in his little bed inside...

Splish splashrumba-rumbabim bam boom It's bedtime at the swamp--except somebody's not ready. Somebody's still splashing in the water and the mud.Is there a monster on the loose?Kristyn Crow has taken every child's worst nightmare and transformed it into a frolic through swampland. With funny...

There's a Secret in Superopolis Years Ago, a young superhero named Meteor Boy mysteriously vanished during a dangerous mission. But what really happened to him? Could he still be alive? There may be more to the Meteor Boy secret than anybody suspected, and Ordinary...

Read along with your favorite I Can Read Book characters I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn--and love--to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for...

In a land far, far away . . .A boy with magical powers to win Princess Charming's heart. A fairy who likes turning humans into toads. A true love forbidden by the King. A world of fairies and magic -- what could be more...

Learn to read with America's favorite mixed-up housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia! The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since Amelia Bedelia was first published more than fifty years ago.This box set includes three of the most popular and bestselling Amelia Bedelia...

It's Mother's Day, and T. Rex wants to do something really special for his mama. No more boring chocolates or fern-decorated living rooms or completely wallpapered dining rooms for Mama Rex this year!This time, T. Rex has the perfect gift idea that he knows...

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.Martians at Mudpuddle Farm: Have Martians landed on Mudpuddle Farm? Farmer...

A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.The thrilling final part of the Shadowmagic trilogy.Author: John LenahanISBN-10: 0007456743ISBN-13: 9780007456741Publisher: Friday ProjectLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/22/2013Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.90d

Morris is ginger and very fat. He's a cat who loves snoozing and eating... but that won't catch him a mouse. Another lively story for beginner readers about this lovable puss.Morris is good at licking and purring. His mother wants him to be good...

Morris is a lovable, greedy fat ginger kitten. In this story he is afraid of the new cat flat, but how will he get his food which is inside the house, when he is outside! A Roaring Good Read for new readersMorris is a...

Sometimes you can show you care if you simply share! And sometimes sharing what you have is quite easy, especially when what you share (by giving to another) is your outgrown toys and clothes! And there is no better time to do that than...

Jenny Han meets The Bachelorette in this "sparkling, witty, warm-hearted gem" (Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying) of a romantic comedy about a teen Korean American adoptee who unwittingly finds herself at the center of...

From Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, comes this breakout beginning-reader series, Unlimited Squirrels. An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests hosts a page-turning extravaganza. Each book features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus jokes, quirky...

Avi has an extremely annoying habit of seeing the good side (pros) and the bad side (cons) of situations that life tosses his way-just like the curveballs his best friend HJ tosses while playing cricket. Only this time, Avi is in the soup. Just...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! For this final installment of the My Weirder-est School arc, it's time to break out the caps and gowns!A.J. and his friends are graduating from third grade. Eeeeek!The...

Even rocks have big dreams in this sweet and wacky picture book for fans of Aaron Reynolds and Mac Barnett about a display rock who longs to explore the great outdoors! Rick is a rock. For as long as he can remember, he's lived...

Dodge missiles, map undersea caves, outrun secret agents, and uncover the ultimate treasure? That's a day in the life of the Kidds! The Kidd family is on an exciting new mission: use the augmented reality gear their parents created to uncover long-lost treasure. But...

Bobo and Pup-Pup both love books! This FUNNY book is by Geisel Honor winner, Vikram Madan. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie who are ready to graduate to two new buddies! A super funny book has Pup-Pup laughing out loud!! Bobo wants to...

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...

A New York Times and USA Today bestseller from the hit How to Catch series! Do YOU have what it takes to snatch a Halloween witch?It's Halloween night and something doesn't seem quite right... When the How to Catch Kids head out to trick-or-treat,...

Run outside in the sun! Watch the falling rain! Make mud pies for your friends, and build sandcastles on the beach as you sit in the sand! This is what every kid should do! And if you don't believe me, you can ask the...

Wendy's Pajama Adventures is a 32 page children's picture book about young Wendy who is stuck at home but doesn't let that stop her from having one adventure after another, The author is a poet and loves to bring her stories to young readers...

FromSerena Valentino, author of the New York Times best-selling Disney Villains series, comes a new holiday picture book perfect for young Disney fans. No one is more of a bah humbug than a Disney Villain. This Christmas Maleficent, Hades, Captain Hook, the Queen, Ursula,...

Drawing on the experiences of his Vietnamese American family and his love of '80s sci-fi shows, Jonathan Hill crafts a funny, insightful graphic novel about the immigrant experience and the perils of middle school. Threatened with diminishing resources, Booger Lizk't and his family flee...

Would you like to be able to sit down with your child and read a book full of adventures led by boys and girls that will turn your world upside down?This children's book is suitable for young readers aged 7 or over, and they'll...

Strawberry-sized sleuths Poppy and Sam are back on the job! The seasons are changing in the garden, and Poppy and her panda buddy, Sam, are stocking up for a long winter's nap. There's just one problem: Poppy can't sleep! Determined to hibernate like her...

Grown-ups sometimes talk about something they often call their legacies, and what they mean by that is that they want to leave behind them. You see, they want to leave their mark on the world, so that they will always be remembered. And the...

Fairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!Geronimo's fifteenth adventure in the Kingdom of Fantasy!I, Geronimo Stilton, had been called to the Kingdom of Fantasy many times before.I'd visited the magical lands to ride dragons, meet fairies, and...

Classic stories from the Wally McDoogle series now with new designs and spot illustrations throughout.It was just a little lie. But mishap follows mishap until Wally is chased by bungling terrorist, a SWAT team, the TV news, and the National Guard. It isn't until...

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! Everyone in Baskerville knows about Jimmy Leeds. In fact, Adam Riley and his friends have been telling scary stories...

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! Peter Newman really wants a twenty-one-speed mountain bike. That's the grand prize for his school's talent competition. All he...

An award-winning author and a Caldecott Medalist introduce an adorable new circus star -- who won't stop wailing When Frieda and Boffo Clown have a baby, everyone in the circus is over the moon. But there is just one problem: Baby Clown won't stop...

"Smashie will endear herself to many readers. . . . A gentle and humorous mystery for younger middle grade readers." -- School Library Journal The day the hamster disappears from Smashie McPerter's class begins like any other. As Room 11 descends into paranoia-fueled chaos,...

An ice cube in search of adventure stars in a comical (and very cool) tale of transformation from Caldecott Honoree David Ezra Stein. Ice Boy has a normal life. He likes goofing around with his siblings ("Don't lick your brother "). He listens when...

Harold's quiet detective skills back up Pigsticks' braggadocio when key items go missing before the big Butterfly Ball. The Butterfly Ball is tomorrow, and all of Tuptown awaits an exciting day full of cake, games, and amazing butterflies. Everyone has a job to do--even...

Melissa, Thomas, Betty, and Arthur have one thing in common: extremely unsuitable pets An exuberant book packed with visual humor. There are certain animals that make suitable pets, like a cat, a dog, or a guinea pig. Then there are others that make, well,...