Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Third grade brings lots of surprises, but one thing hasn't changed a bit -- Harry and Sidney are still sworn enemies. And their relationship only get worse when Sidney accidentally kills Harry's pet spider. But Harry comes up with a horribly funny way to...

Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books...

For use in schools and libraries only. When a little boy wakes up prematurely one morning to see his dog hop out of a limousine, he decides to follow him that night and discovers a world of canine glamour he never imagined existed.Author: Nina...

Sammy Baker is a quiet kid who wishes he wasn't so shy and timid. He is frightened but eager to prove he can be brave. On Halloween night, he follows his friends to the Marple House, an abandoned mansion on the other side of...

The original books featuring the scariest creatures from the Goosebumps movie, in theaters October 16, 2015 Mitchell Moinian tried to do some homework. But he kept jumping up and going to his bedroom window to peer down at the car. A street light made...

Join Fancy Nancy in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's Fancy Nancy: Candy Bonanza Today is Halloween and Nancy can't wait to collect candy from each house she visits. But it's hard to leave all those delectable treats in...

From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second-graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. So when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene. And...

Which is worse--a playdate with a girl or no playdate at all? A play date with a girl? Froggy is horrified What will his friends say? But when Dad bribes him with the promise of a movie outing, Froggy has to agree, even if...

Princess Pink is back for another fractured fairy tale adventure This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will...

The much-loved Good Knight is back again . . . and it's his birthday His three little dragon friends want to surprise him. They try to make a cake--but all they make is a mess. A card? Another mess--glitter and glue all over the...

When Penguin gets pooped on by a goose flying by, he becomes more determined than ever to learn to fly. So, with the help of his other flightless friends (aka the Waddlers), the foursome builds a flying machine that takes them on an adventure...

"Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you."--Socrates (the Greek philosopher), circa 470-399 B.C.Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters.OTTERS But he doesn't know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends?Just treat otters...

Ms. Goozenpop's class is celebrating their 100th day of school. It all starts off well, but when you bring in 100 little creatures, and they soon start running amuck -- well, things tend to get a bit... crazy. This humorous rhyming book is a...

Originally published: London: J. Cape, 1980.Author: Roald DahlISBN-10: 0573051259ISBN-13: 9780573051258Publisher: Samuel French LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2000Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.16dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.4Point Value: 1Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 9297 / Twits

I once was a Pirate what sailed the 'igh seas-- But now I've retired as a com-mission-aire: And that's how you find me a-takin' my ease And keepin' the door in a Bloomsbury Square. Join Cat Morgan, the swashbuckling pirate as he sails the...

Hayley the Horse is a beauty Her sleek tail was glossy, her black mane perfection. Her coat shone so bright you could see your reflection. And when she gets a haircut . . . she is proud to see her locks used to make...

"Unbridled mischief and fun." Publishers Weekly "Hack and Whack are delightfully devious." Foreword Hack and Whack - two angelic looking Viking toddler twins - are on the attack! As they go marauding around their village, upsetting the apple carts, little do they know there...

The Cheddar family are celebrating New Year's Eve in a Scottish castle Surely even Atticus can't find trouble here. But with rumors of hidden treasure, an ancient family curse, and sightings of a mysterious giant cat on the moor, it seems Police Cat Sergeant...

The perfect book for kids who are fans of Dancing with the Stars: Juniors! Football hero. Ninja freestyler. It's seventh grade. Anything is possible.All Dillon wants is to be a real dancer. And if he wins a summer scholarship at Dance-Splosion, he's on his...

Aaron the Alligator chills out in this Step 1 Step into Reading early reader by P. D. Eastman (Go, Dog. Go and Are You My Mother?). Accident-prone Aaron is no match for runaway snowballs and thin ice in this silly, wintry book. Young readers...