Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Rex Fenderbender is the new school bus driver, and rumor has it that he drives like he's racing the Indy 500 and makes the kids rebuild the engine when it breaks down. Are the rumors true? The students will soon find out. Aligned to...

World record fever grips the second grade, and soon Ivy and Bean are trying to set their own record by becoming the youngest people to have ever discovered a dinosaur. But how hard is it to find one?Author: Annie BarrowsISBN-10: 159961930XISBN-13: 9781599619309Publisher: Chapter BooksLanguage:...

Today we're having the world's grossest pie-eating contest! My ROTTEN HOUSE buddies against the wimps at NYCE HOUSE. Who can eat 25 blueberry pies? Will it get ugly? Who will barf first? Will we win? Dudes, Bernie B. doesn't know the word lose. Ready,...

Hank the Cowdog has seen dry summers in his years as the Head of Ranch Security, but nobody on the ranch has seen a drought like this. Ponds have dried up, the creek is down to a trickle, pastures have turned to burned toast,...

It's the day before Christmas, and Loper and Sally May have left Slim to manage the ranch while they go off to visit relatives for the holidays. But, just when it begins to look like another boring bachelor Christmas with Slim, a storm blows...

It's winter in the Texas Panhandle, and the ranch is covered in snow and ice. So when Sally May sets off for town, Hank decides to follow Pete's misguided advice and bravely escorts her car down the slick road. Before Hank realizes what's happening,...

Author: John R. EricksonISBN-10: 1591886341ISBN-13: 9781591886341Publisher: Maverick Books (TX)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2002Format: CDWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 4.76h x 5.34w x 0.93d

Author: John R. EricksonISBN-10: 1591886333ISBN-13: 9781591886334Publisher: Maverick Books (TX)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2002Format: CDWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 7.49h x 5.36w x 0.51d

Someone has been raiding Sally May's garbage barrels Hank knows the crime is the work of a notorious gang of raccoons, but in a tragic case of mistaken identity, the Head of Ranch Security is himself forced to take the heat. Even more trouble...

Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, matches wits with an escaped circus monkey.Author: John R. EricksonISBN-10: 1591882141ISBN-13: 9781591882145Publisher: Maverick Books (TX)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2017Pages: 110Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.60dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.8Point Value: 3Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 6421 / Hank...

While working on a mysterious case involving disappearing eggs and a fiddle-playing fox named Frankie, Hank the Cowdog falls for Miss Beulah, the beautiful collie.Author: John R. EricksonISBN-10: 1591882125ISBN-13: 9781591882121Publisher: Maverick Books (TX)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2017Pages: 113Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.60dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Little Alfred has run away to the Dark Unchanted Forest--and he's being followed by none other than Sinister the Bobcat. Can Hank rescue his master's son...before it's too late?Author: John R. EricksonISBN-10: 1591882117ISBN-13: 9781591882114Publisher: Maverick Books (TX)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2017Pages: 124Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.30h x...

In this entertaining children's tale, St. Patrick has driven the snakes out of Ireland, but one crafty, clever snake escaped. Ryan, Brian, and Tulla do not want to become tasty mouse meals for this reptile So they gather their courage and devise a crafty,...

The only thing Roger likes better than exploring the world around him is describing it. And Roger describes most things as fabulous! But his parents have a different view. They want Roger to see things the way they do, so they ban "fabulous" from...

Another hilarious adventure for children with Mr. Mummific, the mummy with attitude. Having described his death and long mummification process in his last book, How I Became a Mummy, he now tells the story of his mishaps, misunderstandings, and misadventures as he leaves his...

A rhyming picture bookWhat happens when the traffic lights break down at the intersection? All kinds of vehicles in a whole lot of trouble and a great big traffic jam A fun and colourful book for kids who love cars, especially broken ones. Elements...

"Who has ruined the wall ""It wasn't me " "Me neither " "I would never do that " "I don't even have the brushes "Somebody has ruined this wall with paint. But none of these little, seemingly-innocent scoundrels will admit they did it.A fun...

A Quick Good Night And Funny Bedtime Story.Includes 4 pages for kids to color Are you looking for your little elephant...?Elephants are so big they cannot hide so well, right? So it might be easy to find Daisy, the elephant lady. The search for...

Jerry is a Squirrel. Jerry is also an inventor... quite a good one, as a matter of fact. He can design and build just about anything. The problem is, Jerry's inventions rarely work the way he wants them to work.Join Jerry in this second...

Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart are back again and its baseball season If you and your child love to read together, and you've been searching for a beautifully illustrated and hilarious story, then you are going to love reading along with...

Edward Lear was the nineteenth century poet and artist most associated with the poetry form known as limericks. 60 pages 5" x 8" trim size Includes Edward Lear's hand drawn illustrations Includes short bio of Edward Lear Ages 8 and up Check out the...

The sharp-tongued Shade, gregarious Ginch, and pilfering Professor return for more mad-cap misadventures Will the three stop a bullying bugbear from closing the Grand Library of Elfame? Maybe. Will they track down members of a secret society of book guardians and retrieve a treasure...

A hilarious tale of friendship and fun where Doodle Cat learns that sometimes kindness is the most important superpower of all. He can perform all kinds of superhero acts, like catching humans when they fall from trees and firing furballs at top speed. But...

In a dismal old schoolhouse down by the sea, there was a young boy named Mucumber McGee. Lunch had begun, and was nearly complete. Would there be any food for Mucumber to eat? Alas, not a hot dog, not even beef stew, only a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...