Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

When Snickerdoodle gets up before the rest of the family, he is thrilled to find one of Mom's Famous Lemon Poppy Seed Cakes. Unfortunately it has a note on it that says "Do Not Touch." In this test of his willpower, Snickerdoodle will attempt...

Mrs. Penrose has a secret, and Alexander H. Gory, Jr., thinks he knows just what it is. To spread the word, Alexander passes around his notebook, in which he details his proof that their mild-mannered teacher has become a blood-sucking creature of the night....

An energetic little dog wants to go on an adventure-- and make new friends along the way. Come along with Pug in this Guided Reading Level C story, perfect for beginning readers to read on their own! Looking out the window, Pug sees Peg...

Big Cat likes to nap--but his family has other ideas in this Guided Reading Level A story, simple enough for young readers to understand on their own A pair of rowdy siblings wake their furry friend up to play, and proceed to carry him...

What could be more fun than a houseful of prehistoric pals? When a boy discovers that dinosaurs are emerging from the eggs sitting on the kitchen counter, it's a dream come true. Unfortunately, the boy is not so sure Mom and Dad will feel...

A house has a face, hills change their shapes, a rainbow reverses its colors, and a balloon takes a boy to the moon. The day is full of surprises! "Bye, Ben," says his sister as Ben's red balloon takes him up, up, up ....

Sleepy Pig just wants to take a nap, but his barnyard pals have other plans for him in this hilarious early reader. Tired of all the noise his farm friends are making, Pig hatches an ingenious plan to catch some z's. But wait, in...

Mr. Wright's class is through with silent letters. The students can't hear silent letters. They make spelling too tricky. Should silent letters be banned forever? From the creators of Punctuation Takes a Vacation and Nouns and Verbs Have a Field Day comes another dynamic...

Willy Wilson spends an amazing summer with his eccentric Aunt Gloria and her unforgettable neighbors.Author: Amy GordonISBN-10: 0823417514ISBN-13: 9780823417513Publisher: Holiday HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2003Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.60h x 5.76w x 0.98dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.7Point Value: 9Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 69685 / Gorillas of...

Still's delightful Appalachian retelling of "Jack and the Beanstalk," with illustrations by Margot Tomes, was the New York Times Book Review Judges' Choice for Best Illustrated Children's Book when it first appeared in 1977. This reprint makes available an Appalachian rendition of a beloved...

Alexander's grandparents give him a dollar on Sunday, but by the end of the day all he has left in his pockets are bus tokens. A rather tongue-in-cheek introduction to money and finance illustrated with crosshatched drawings, which make the most of the humor.--The...

Early one morning, Stanley drives off with just one thing in mind: going fishing. He puts his boat in the stream and rows to all the best fishing spots, but not a single fish bites. Where are they? In the third book in his...

Author Antonio Sacre and illustrator Sebastià Serra's picture book A Mango in the Hand is a touching, funny family story inspired by proverbs. Francisco is finally old enough to journey to the mango grove all by himself to gather the mangoes for a special...

For use in schools and libraries only. Young Homer Price finds himself involved with a nosey skunk, an avid string collector, and an overactive doughnut machineAuthor: Robert McCloskeyISBN-10: 0808537830ISBN-13: 9780808537830Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/1976Pages: 160Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.30w x 0.70dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

The Best Children's Books of the Year 2014, Bank Street College A spider arrives at City Hospital with some strange head injuries. How did this happen? And does it have anything to do with all the water rushing down the water spout? Early readers...

Humpty Dumpty arrives at City Hospital with a cracked shell. All the kings' men tried to help him, but all they did was make him leak yolk. Can he be fixed? With thickly illustrated pages, this story brings a unique twist to a well-known...

Three sheep arrive at City Hospital with upset tummies. Have they had too much fun and soda pop at Old MacDonald's farm? The gas inside their bellies is building up quickly! Can Doctor Glenda and Nurse Percy save the day once again? With brightly...

In this retelling of a Shona folktale from Zimbabwe, a girl promises a crocodile he can come to a party in exchange for a favor, but since crocodiles aren't allowed in the village, she doesn't expect she'll have to keep the promise. When you...

2013 IRA-CBC Children's Choices Why is Miss Fox being stopped by Officer Blue Fox? And why is she buying a hat and sunglasses? Is she on the run from the law? This picture book teaches children you can't believe everything you hear, educating them...

2018 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Younger Readers 2018 GANYC Apple Award Nominee--Outstanding Achievement in Fiction NYC Book Writing Benny's family owns a knishery and sells delicious round dumplings. Then the Tisch family opens a store across the street--selling square knishes--and Benny's papa worries....

A fat cat comes to live with a grumpy old man but causes so much destruction the old man throws him out. It doesn't take long for the grumpy old man to realize how much he misses that cat's company. Cornelius prefers life on...

I am here with treats to share. Fluffy cookies baked with care!Zogby wants to work for Fluffy Tail Cookies as a delivery animal--but he's a bear and all the other animals are cute bunnies. Zogby tries to pretend to be a bunny by wearing...

When Melvin goes to Las Vegas for the Superhero's Convention, Candace is left in charge of Los Angeles. Between the horrible bullies at school and the devious and sinister Spaz brothers (Major and his brother, Big), Candace has her hands very full. And someone...

Not all princesses are made of sugar and spice--some are made of funnier, fiercer stuff Princess Amanita laughs in the face of danger. Brakeless bicycles, pet scorpions, spiky plants--that's her thing. So when quiet Prince Florian gives her roses, Amanita is unimpressed . ....

I wish I lived a thousand years ago. There would be beautiful castles, kings and queens, good knights, bad knights, fair ladies in danger, evil dragons from the mountains, and a giant troll that roars and eats anything. What kid hasn't dreamed of living...

First came a boy and his dog.Then they found a frog.Can a new turtle be a good friend too?Author: Mercer Mayer, Marianna MayerISBN-10: 0803728824ISBN-13: 9780803728820Publisher: Dial BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2003Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 7.36h x 5.46w x 0.32d

J. D. idolizes his older brother Tom, a.k.a. The Great Brain, a silver-tongued con artist with a genius for making a profit. No matter what the situation, The Great Brain will always find a way to turn it to his advantage--usually, his financial advantage....

While reading an encyclopedia, a highly educated scientist realizes that he doesn't know anything about tigers He begins studying them until he can rattle off every tiger fact imaginable, including their habitat (jungles and marshy areas), their average weight (300-500 pounds), and their scientific...

A hilarious read with an important messageA humble fisherman is taking a nap in his boat when a tourist interrupts him. The outspoken tourist points out that instead of napping, the fisherman could go out and catch more fish, which would eventually earn him...

Classic stories from the Wally McDoogle series now with new designs and spot illustrations throughout.Forty feet underwater with a million dollars of gold in reach, Wally McDoogle only has to overcome: Sea monsters. . . Hostile pirates. . . A ghost ship. . ....

Little Miss Muffet has disappeared, leaving her curds and whey behind her. How did the townsfolk manage to get rid of cruel Miss Muffet? Did they scare her away? This looks like another Nursery Crime!Author: Alan DurantISBN-10: 0778780414ISBN-13: 9780778780410Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2012Pages: 32Format:...

The Pirate Pie Ship is an exciting tale of tasty adventure on the high seas! Times are changing and the pirates can no longer depend on stealing treasure to make money so they decide to go into the pie-making business. But they soon find...

Read the traditional nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star first, then enjoy a fun new rhyme. Can you make up a rhyme of your own?Author: Wes MageeISBN-10: 0778711501ISBN-13: 9780778711506Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2013Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.60w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.4Point...

A princess is horrified when a cranky, old king arrives at the palace intending to marry her. She must first pass the frozen peas test to prove she is a real princess. But does she want to?Author: Laura NorthISBN-10: 0778704815ISBN-13: 9780778704812Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

What happens when Sleeping Beauty really does sleep for a hundred years? She finds the world a very different place when she finally wakes up!Author: Laura NorthISBN-10: 0778704793ISBN-13: 9780778704799Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2014Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.60w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.4Point...

Hardcover Smyth-sewn casebound book, with jacket. 40 pages, fully illustrated. Size: 9 x 7 in.Author: Paula WallaceISBN-10: 0764981919ISBN-13: 9780764981913Publisher: Pomegranate KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2018Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 7.50h x 9.40w x 0.40d

Ever wonder what might have happened if a certain glass slipper had been placed on the wrong maiden's foot . . . and fit? In this comic twist on a classic fairy tale, Murray, a humble shoemaker, presents a pair of glass slippers for...

Everyone's favorite puffin is back, and guess what--he's still ANGRY! When Puffin is offered a muffin, he realizes that he's the subject of another picture book and the target of a rhyming scheme gone wrong. His emotions take over and chaos ensues as he...

Is a lion still a lion if he wears a hat? With whimsical illustrations and a nod to earlier classics, Polly Dunbar celebrates the shrewd mind of a child -- and the power of saying no. Is a lion still a lion . ....

In this hilarious yet touching story from the masterful David Almond, life takes a surprising turn after a bus driver finds a tiny boy angel in his pocket. Do you believe in angels? Bert and Betty Brown do, because Bert discovered one in his...

Bear has made a wonderful den for himself, but is something missing? A warm, playful story about what truly makes a home. "Den good. Den great. Den just right." Bear is sitting on the floor of his empty new den when he suddenly notices...

The multitalented Ben Bailey Smith (aka rapper Doc Brown) debuts a rollicking read-aloud about a decidedly mischievous bear. I am Bear.And I am bare.The suit I wear has purple hair. Bear fills his day with food, funny jokes, tricks on his friends -- and...

Ahhh-flying-saucer-shooting-star-CHOO Laughter is the best medicine when you're a little alien feeling under the weather. Little Alien is sick. And sick is extra-terrestrial bad when you have two scratchy throats, five ears that hurt, and three runny noses. Splatch Sputter Spurt Luckily Mama and...

Comic-book action meets picture-book adventure in this exciting and funny outing from beloved author Michael Rosen and illustrator Katharine McEwen. Tune in as a father reads his children a bedtime story about the exploits of two villains, Filth and Vacuum, and their wicked plan...

"Fresh, whimsical illustrations fairly float off the pages. . . . Rhyming text invites readers. . . . A fun choice for reinforcing the concept of fractions." -- School Library Journal Miss Bloom runs the Strawberry Inn, and she loves visitors. All through the...

The web of power looks smooth and peaceful -- until a new threat looms -- in the fifth tale from the Five Kingdoms. Prince Albion expects a unique occasion when he starts planning Cockenzie Rood Day to celebrate his kingdom -- and himself. What...

A little fiend who's too good for his own good befriends an angel who is too naughty--and together they concoct a clever plan. Daddy and Mommy Fiend want their little Filbert to be gruesome and ghastly, but he won't trample or terrify, roar or...

"Exactly the sort of grisly, gross, and hilarious stuff that kids will love " -- Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl Retired zombie rock star Vein now lives in the snowy mountains of Tibet, but returning his tongue proves surprisingly easy for Luke, Resus,...

The ninth crazy adventure in this comedy horror series for ghouls and girls may keep them up at night -- reading under the covers When Luke and Resus wake up to discover that Cleo has been kidnapped, the intrepid pair follow a perplexing trail...

A funny, fast, and noisy tale about finding friends where you least expect to is the perfect vehicle for reading aloud. Poor Pierre He lives all alone at the foot of a mountain, and his heart, how it longs for a friend. Perhaps if...