Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Bobby loves to draw, but he isn't very good at it. He practices every chance he can find, but discovers that his teacher disapproves of him using classroom time for artwork. This triggers memories of his Uncle Joe, a crafty inventor of all sorts...

Hey New York Are you ready for Nate Rocks? Fifth grader Nathan Rockledge has been counting down the days-and meals-until his class trip to New York City. Now that the big event is finally here, he can barely stand the excitement. After all, isn't...

When young John Degraffenreidt and his red crocodile buddy, Crosley, show up at the Pineapple Cheesecake Factory and find Big Foot Mae lying on the floor, staring up at her Great Star Puzzle on the ceiling, they expect something's afoot. Not surprisingly, Crosley is...

For young John Degraffenreidt, a sleepless night is no reason to fret when tossing and turning in bed brings a bright red crocodile named Crosley out from under his bed. Night Buddies like Crosley promise an evening of adventure to any not-tired-yet kid and...

The book is all about the nighttime adventures of a young boy named John, who is not ready to go to sleep, and his friend, a bright red crocodile named Crosley who turns up under John's bed.They sneak out of John's house using Crosley's...

Join Chloe, Ryan, Juan, and Hannah as they spell their way through the 9th Annual Jefferson Elementary School spelling bee. Whether it's playing with rhyme, telling knock knock jokes, or tackling homophones, these spellers will keep you in splits. And will one lucky charm...

The humorous children's stories in this collection were previously published by the Detroit Free Press' Yak's Corner, an 8-page print magazine written for students ages 6-13. Sporadic B&W spot illustrations accompany each story. From the foreword: On behalf of Yak's Corner, I would like...

Everyone farts Explore the flatulent world of a young boy as he discovers that even pretty girls fartAuthor: Avery NubsonISBN-10: 0981565328ISBN-13: 9780981565323Publisher: Over the Moon BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.06d

The hard-edged, hilarious, and utterly believable first entry in a trilogy featuring troubled teenage werewolf Kalix MacRinnalch introduces readers to a world where werewolves--friendly werewolves, fashionista werewolves, cross-dressing werewolves, werewolves of every sort--walk among us. Teenage werewolf Kalix MacRinnalch is being pursued through the...

Set in the Bronx during the 1950s, when postwar immigrant children were placed in their first American classrooms, this delightful story tells of the riotous linguistic misunderstandings of Josephine's first day of school. The daughter of savvy Italian engineers, Josephine has lived in the...

Set in the Bronx during the 1950s, when postwar immigrant children were placed in their first American classrooms, this delightful story tells of the riotous linguistic misunderstandings of Josephine's first day of school. The daughter of savvy Italian engineers, Josephine has lived in the...

From the award-winning Mauri Kunnas, Finland's most celebrated children's author, a hilarious picture book which follows the adventures of a sleepwalking goat. Mr. Clutterbuck, a mild-mannered goat, sleepwalks his way into unimaginable adventures: one night the lead singer of a rock band, the next...

The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do afternoon. His hilarious antics are recommended for all libraries.--School Library Journal, starred review.Author: Dr SeussISBN-10: 0881034207ISBN-13: 9780881034202Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1957Pages: 72Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.08h x 6.58w x 0.41dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.1Point Value:...

Fed up with his family, Ralph hops onto his motorcycle and zooms down the road to summer camp. But it turns out camp is not all fun, and soon Ralph begins to realize that home is a pretty great place after all.Author: Beverly ClearyISBN-10:...

"This modern day fable is a delightful tale that is best read by the light of the Menorah, and just like the traditional holiday dish itself, you simply can't get enough of it." - Robert Sodaro, Comic Books ExaminerIt's Hanukkah eve at the Smalls',...

"The Burro of Angelitos," charming and beautifully illustrated as it is, delightful to children and their adults, is actually a bit of a political statement. In 1930s New Mexico, artists, writers and ethnologists were convinced that the coming of modernity would mean the end...

Rich in language, humour and rhyme, this hilarious tale is perfectly complemented by Amanda Montgomery-Higham's witty illustrations. Lizzie and Dominic desperately want a kitten but they get much more than they bargain for!Author: Gervase PhinnISBN-10: 0859538648ISBN-13: 9780859538640Publisher: Child's Play InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2003Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about journalism! Extra! Extra! VERB all about it!...

Little Miss Bad is not good. Far from it. In fact, about as far as you can get, which is a long way Can Little Miss Sunshine trick Little Miss Bad into confessing all her wrongdoings?Author: Roger HargreavesISBN-10: 0843133333ISBN-13: 9780843133332Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Tomorrow is April Fool's day, the best holiday of all, and the Riot Brothers have only one goal: FOOL MOM This April Fool's day they're determined to finally do it--but Mom isn't an easy mark. If fake rats don't do the trick, what will?...

One Snow day, Pinky is heading to town to get a pizza for himself and his mother. He must run quickly so he doesn't forget: mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions and peas. When the Squirrel boys try to sidetrack him, Pinky becomes annoyed...

Riot Brother Rule #1: Make something exciting happen every day It's no easy task, but Wilbur and Orville Riot are up to the challenge. Whether it's catching a bank robber, finding hidden treasure while cleaning the house, or overthrowing a wicked king, the Riot...

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...

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:...

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...

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

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...

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...