Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

What happens before a volcano erupts? What is "magma"?Why does a volcano erupt?What happens to lava?This is a tale about a volcano called Vladimir who suddenly awakens from his deep slumber. Vladimir doesn't feel too well. But why? Come along and learn about what...

When Wilbur the cat goes missing after a picnic adventure, Winnie the Witch must use all her magical creativity--and a few surprising spells--to bring her beloved friend home. This heartwarming tale of friendship, magic, and determination will enchant young readers and remind them that...

"Children will enjoy the story and be encouraged to have delicious fun in the kitchen." --Holly Clegg, spokesperson for the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission and author of the Trim & Terrific cookbook series "A charming tale, cooked up with Southern sass. Made to be...

The outrageously funny picture books series from Mike Thaler and Jared Lee are now chapter books! Follow Hubie on his adventures in the Black Lagoon, where how rumors can make a student create a monster of any teacher! These stories are sure to amuse...

Which Halloween friend just said boo? Peek beneath the flaps inside this delightful board book to find out! Boo, meow, grrrr! Can you figure out which not-so-spooky creature makes these sounds? Who Said Boo? is an adorably illustrated board book full of peek-through flaps,...

A global classic of picture-book magic, Winnie and Wilbur continues to enchant new generations with humor, imagination, and an unbreakable friendship that never goes out of style. Winnie shares her big black house with Wilbur her big black cat. So sometimes she accidentally trips...

The Blind Men and the Elephant is more than just an amusing tale. It offers readers a final, meaningful thought; neither someone who is blind nor someone who can see well can truly judge the whole when only knowing part of it. The Simpleton,...

Author: Salina YoonISBN-10: 1547620420ISBN-13: 9781547620425Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2026Pages: 64Format: HardcoverReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 77Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2026

Author: Lynne NorthISBN-10: 168160745XISBN-13: 9781681607450Publisher: Crimson Cloak PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.10d

Author: Rebecca BenderISBN-10: 1772781266ISBN-13: 9781772781267Publisher: Pajama PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/06/2024Pages: 32Format: HardcoverAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 155269 / Don't Laugh at Giraffe

Snow is falling and Jamie wants to shovel and sweep the step to help Dad. Jamie goes in search of his own special shovel with a red handle and blade.Where does Jamie go to look and search?What does Jamie discover along the way?Lumpy Snow...

Author: David McPhailISBN-10: 1550418025ISBN-13: 9781550418026Publisher: Fitzhenry & WhitesideLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2003Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.50h x 6.38w x 0.15dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 56306 / Blue Door: A Fox and Rabbit Story

Author: Dhana FoxISBN-10: 1922503118ISBN-13: 9781922503114Publisher: Larrikin HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2021Pages: 32Format: Hardcover

Author: Sharon BoyceISBN-10: 1922503622ISBN-13: 9781922503626Publisher: Larrikin HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 10.50h x 9.90w x 0.40d

Author: Trudie TrewinISBN-10: 1922503266ISBN-13: 9781922503268Publisher: Larrikin HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2022Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 10.50h x 9.80w x 0.40d

Author: Millie LewisISBN-10: 1922503657ISBN-13: 9781922503657Publisher: Larrikin HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 10.47h x 9.84w x 0.39d

"Nellie has a lot of trouble keeping her sweater clean, and repeated washings and repeated shrinking keep the story moving. Straightforward language and plot keep the pages turning and make this a readable story for emergent readers and storytime alike. Energetic watercolor illustrations of...

What happens when ticklish and tender toads get together; or fat, fanciful fish; or whimsical, well-rounded whales; and easygoing, eligible elk...?Pride of Lions is a sprightly collection of animal groupings, both familiar and foreign. Nicola Morgan's crazy, fun-filled portraitures make this picture book a...

What do you do about a puppy that runs away? Get moving! That's exactly what our frustrated young owner has to do in this delightful rhyming story. After breaking loose, a little dog leaves chaos in its wake as it races through the streets...

You Gotta Have Cheer is full of art games, poems, stories, and best of all, whimsical cheers for school and home interaction with your kids."Make hand movements to clap, tap, and hand jive your own way, To set up class rules and organize your...

The mouse brothers, Ham and Eggs, are back in a new adventure! This time, they make an unusual new friend and learn that it's okay for friends to be a little different.Be sure to catch the brothers in their other quests: Ham and Eggs...

From pet guinea pig to a global sensation! Swifty the Superhero Guinea Pig's heroic adventures are being celebrated around the world, even landing him the honour of meeting the Queen! Swifty, however, has no time to rest! Summoned by the Prime Minister to save...

Swifty is no ordinary guinea pig - he is super-strong, super-fast and he can fly! He has adventures beyond his wildest imagination - all while safe in the loving care of a little girl named Jess.Author: Jacqueline Robertson YeoISBN-10: 1916420192ISBN-13: 9781916420199Publisher: Claire YeoLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

'The Warblers love to warble, they sing and they dance. From the moment they wake they croon and they prance. But what if a Warbler just can't sing? Reggie is one such Warbler, but he soon realises he doesn't have to be the same...

Belinda Brown's whole family thinks her obsession with eating bananas has to be a phase, except for Grandma Brown: she worries, and worry is hard to keep down. She asks Belinda to give up her favorite fruit before she gets a banana-shaped body--but Belinda...

Two twin mouse brothers, Hamilton Bartley Mouse and Egbert Ratchford Mouse, find themselves in the soup when they investigate good smells coming from a forbidden kitchen. Part of the "Ham and Eggs" series of books by Charles Burns.Author: Charles BurnsISBN-10: 1621376702ISBN-13: 9781621376705Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com PublishingLanguage:...

Pippin No Drippin' encourages the use of children's imaginations and that with a little bit of ingenuity, anyone can create something fun to do.Pippin the cat can't go outside because it's raining and it's making him blue. His mama suggests he use his imagination...

Rudyard Kipling was truly an innovative children's author. In "How the Leopard Got His Spots," Kipling introduces readers to animal adaptation and camouflage through the tale of a confused leopard trying to hunt for his dinner--only to find it hidden to him. Inventive and...

Beatrice is funny, smart, and creative. Beatrice is also very clumsy, which is how she got the nickname Bumble B. From her butterfingers down to her two left feet, B. can turn the simplest event into an unforgettable memory. Like the time she blew...

Join the characters from Disney's Lilo & Stitch on an adventure to save Christmas in this beautiful and festive jacketed picture book! It's Christmas Eve, and Mr. Bubbles needs to deliver the presents from the community center to kids all across Kaua'i. Luckily, Lilo...

In the thirteenth book in Stuart Gibbs's New York Times bestselling Spy School series, superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley goes off the grid to eliminate a cybersecurity threat. After a devious computer hacker pulls off the CIA's worst-case scenario, shutting down power networks all...

How to Catch a Monster meets The Night Before series in this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book celebrating the excitement leading up to Halloween--the first in a new series! It's almost time for Halloween, and excitement is running high! It might not be here yet,...

Splat the Cat is off for a day at the beach in this I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. Splat is excited because his grandfather told Splat that you can hear the sea if you put a seashell...

A new sibling book with humor, heart, and a dash of the scientific process sure to delight young readers. Is Stella's new baby brother a duck? All the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction, but Stella knows that scientists can't just wing...

Ou-ou-ouch! Who did that? No bottoms are safe in a mischievous jungle story sure to elicit peals of laughter. All is quiet in the jungle. But not for long! "Who bit my lovely green bottom?" shouts Frog. He rushes to tell King Lion, who...

Welcome to an Africa where zebras lose their stripes, lions sleepwalk, and ostriches mingle like spaghetti. Unexpected Tails is more than a collection of clever surprises. It is a happy jumble of skewed perspectives that are guaranteed to have you smiling from page to...

Enjoy the delicious sequel to the bestselling Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs in a portable, sturdy Classic Board Book edition. In Pickles to Pittsburgh, the sequel to Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Kate drifts off to sleep and, with her brother Henry...

In this sweet and simple lap board book read-aloud, five restless sheep can't get to sleep until a helpful collie comes to their rescue. A companion to the best-selling Sheep in a Jeep. It's time for bed, but the sheep just can't settle down....

When Curious George's new bath toys go down the drain, it's time to call the plumber. With some amazing tools (and George's help), the toys are found and the pipes are cleared. When a second drain disaster occurs, George tries fixing it on his...

This fun Level Two I Can Read book, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help, is based on Dan Gutman's My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million books!A.J. and Andrea are taking a...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Oh no! Mr. Granite is sick in this seventh book in the My Weirder School series. A.J. and the gang will have a substitute teacher all week. Yay! But...

Soon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon!"Big Nate is funny, big time."--Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidFor fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready to meet Big Nate! In the first novel in the New...

Soon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon!"Big Nate is funny, big time."--Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidThe sixth Big Nate book in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce! Perfect for fans of the hilarious Diary of Wimpy...

Dogs Can't Paint, or CAN they? They try so hard, but it doesn't come easy. Let's just say the surprise ending involves lots of messy paint, (paintball style!) and a cheeseburger! Purebreds and Rescue Animals alike, bring your crayons, paint, and brushes and join...

Can an Anteater really befriend an Ant? And if so, what would the unlikely pair of Harrison and Sofia do for fun? A feel good, happy ending story about an unusual animal/insect friendship involving lots of stars. This modern family tale is quick and...

Join seven of the most delightful and endearing Jungle Friends as they provide a glimpse into their natural habitat! From the Amazon and the Congo, all the way to the Philippines, little ones will learn all about our jungles, and the animals that love...

Parents love traveling. How hard can it be to take Daisy on a plane? A charming story that will ring true with many a parent, and one that celebrates the bond between father and child. Majaluoma's witty illustrations will create plenty of knowing smiles.Author:...

Alberta Children's Book of the Year winnerAlberta Book Design Award winnerAlberta Illustration Award winnerIn this wildly whimsical tale, a cautious but determined painter withstands the threats of a mob of monsters in order to pursue his art. But these monsters are bent on making...

Author: Caroline TuoheyISBN-10: 0648728749ISBN-13: 9780648728740Publisher: Larrikin HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/30/2020Pages: 32Format: Paperback

The King has declared that ''it is now a crime at any place and any time to read speak or write anything that rhymes'' As an overreaction to a strange curse, King Vyrnan places the language of his kingdom in exile. How will the...