Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Billy Bighead is a humorous and heartfelt rhyming picture book that uses the magic of a tall tale to explore a universal challenge: navigating healthy pride and harmful comparison.Billy is a talented boy who excels at everything he tries. But when his pride turns...

The Pratt family is surprised one Christmas morning to find a young deer in their yard, playing with their dogs. When the deer decides to stick around, it doesn't take long for the Pratts to fawn over little Traveler. After all, he is smart...

Math-loving kittens plan a kitty-pop concert--which is sure to involve multiple surprises and a few CATastrophes--in this playful picture book that demonstrates the key math concepts of movement and position. Nine chaotic kittens can't wait to perform their kitty-pop concert for their neighbors. But...

Do you ever get the feeling that something terrible is about to happen? Where the panic takes over, your eyes widen and you just need to zoom? Well, today is that day for our beloved pug Phoebe as she faces her biggest fear yet...

A hunger like no other lies in the belly of a young boy named Billy. His mother warns him that if he keeps eating like a goat, he may turn into one. Billy's animal appetite transforms him bite by bite. He will eat anything...and...

Pippy and Papa Mouse have their sights set on a giant block of cheese. Unfortunately, they're not the only ones (enter Teeny Ant and Papa Ant). Pippy and Papa attempt to defend the fabulous fromage, keeping it for their own, but the ants are...

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a delightfully book-tacular new adventure...do YOU have what it takes to catch a BOOKWORM?Read alongside the How to Catch kids as they scour their books for the squiggly-giggly Bookworm that has escaped their...

Colorful cats in conductor hats are on the move on this train ride with an unexpected twist! Kids will delight in learning about colors and directions while giggling at the hilarious antics of these train conductor kitties. Every catgrabs a hat. All aboard, climb...

Meet Sir Stud Muffin, a fabulous feline with a touch of royalty and a whole lot of charm. After having a bath he absolutely did not sign up for, this pampered cat needs your help to return to his glorious self. From popping bubbles...

This picture book is about three ghosts on Fair Street in Guilford, Connecticut. Each house on the street is illustrated as it could appear on Halloween, with trick-or-treaters, silhouetted adults, and transparent ghost riders. The book is in full color with illustrations by the...

The witch ran away with the broom . . . Join the witch on a wild adventure as she collects the spookiest ingredients for her Halloween dinner! From bat poop to silly bones, nothing is too strange for her bubbling brew. But will the...

Something has scared Bapu in the bathroom. Can Diya save him? In a world where children's books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humor, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books...

In this hilarious illustrated middle grade novel, Hangameh "Harriet" Mansoor faces bullies, bad grades, AND puberty. Will she survive the worst month of her eleven-year-old life?Eleven-year-old Hangameh "Harriet" Mansoor really needs to catch a break. Puberty gifted her a big nose and bushy eyebrows,...

The World's Biggest Booger is on the loose, and no one is safe from its enormous appetite! Can Francis Flem stop it before it swallows everything in sight? Told in lively, read-along rhyme, this hilarious tale of mucus and mayhem will keep kids giggling,...

All the kids at Alpine Elementary School love the Fart Face book series, and Drita is their newest fan. She and her fellow library helper, Josh, even start the Fart Face Fan Club. But when parents get a whiff of the books' "toilet talk,"...

Entrepreneurship leads to friendship in this hilarious tale of stuffed-animal loving Moose, who starts a Stuffie Stand that's so successful, he's forced to partner with his annoying customer and competitor, Mabel. Moose loves stuffies so much, he makes them himself. He's even turned his...

Author: Lauren ChildISBN-10: 1536251232ISBN-13: 9781536251234Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)Language: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2026Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbs

Author: Maurice SendakISBN-10: 0062644688ISBN-13: 9780062644688Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/10/2026Pages: 28Format: Board Book

From the creator of Ooko, take a walk on the wild side with pampered pooch Ruthie in this fetching and brilliantly silly picture book for fans of Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio and Christian Robinson. Ruthie is a prince (a dog) who has it all:...

Being a witch doesn't mean you're immune to boy problems, as Nina learns when it comes to her crush on David, a new boy at school. Despite David's friendly behavior, Nina finds herself too nervous to talk to him, let alone ask him to...

Humor, heart, and Shakespeare abound in this middle-grade novel about Angus, a ten-year-old theater fanatic, his struggling family, and his changing relationship with big brother Liam. Perfect for fans of books that handle difficult subjects and family dynamics in a sensitive way, like Better...

Hugh MacCoo is up early and off to climb Ben MacDui, Scotland's second highest peak. He's packed some snacks. He's got a map and a compass. What could possibly go wrong?Join Hugh on the trail, but keep an eye on the weather and your...

When the joys of breathing in spring get hijacked by hacking and sneezing, find a delightful antidote in Helen Yoon's comical ode to a glorious season. Hooray! It's spring! As one exuberant pup knows, spring means laundry waving on the line, romping in fields...

Who better than the goofy, irresistible Smushkins to act out an alphabet of sounds tailored to toddlers? The ABZs go down easy in a concept book that can't miss. A is for a big-mouthed dog that goes arf. B is for the boing boing...

A new picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling author and musician Robbie Arnett about finding the music of your heart It will make you dance!It will make you sing!It's called . . .Thwistle Ping! Lennie Fling has always been good at everything....

Author: Candy StokesISBN-13: 9798989366804Publisher: Candy StokesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2025Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.25d

Bat the Bat with a Bat is an illustrated children's book. It is based on word conversions (or zero-derivatives) that allows a child to see how one word can serve as two different parts of speech. For example, "bat" can be both an action...

Follow along with a homebody duck who learns to spread his wings in this story of adventure and missed (literal) signs with a message of perseverance and positivity. Duck is a home bird. He likes splashing in the bath, eating bread in bed, and...

Meet an unlikely fairy and his new best friend in this laugh-out-loud picture book about acceptance, being yourself and standing up to anyone who tries to diminish your sparkle. Fairies should be pretty and sparkly and dainty . . . not chubby, not fluffy...

Join a lovable antihero on a hilarious adventure exploring friendship and kindness in this delightful book for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. Now in board book format for the youngest readers! Hank is a super loud, super rude goose, and...

Today when I got home from school, everything was a mixed up mess. When I opened the front door, to go into the living room, the door tried to dance a waltz with me. It was like trying to do the "Two Step," with...

A hilariously irreverent picture book about counting that children will love to outsmart!You know how to count, right? GREAT! There are LOTS of fun things to count in this book: whales, baboons, rainbows, pyramids . . .There's just rule. You must ONLY ever count...

In the tradition of Treasure Island, The Duke's Curse continues this thrilling middle-grade series following an unlikely young pirate on a high-stakes sea adventure, by New York Times bestselling author Gregory MoneYoung treasure hunter Fish--nicknamed for his swimming abilities--learns that his refusal to fight...

"1000 Jokes for Kids" written by Charlie the Cavalier is the ultimate joke book for children! Filled with 1000 side-splitting, age-appropriate jokes, this book will keep kids entertained and laughing for hours. From knock-knock jokes to puns and riddles, there's a joke for every...

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Gather around the campfire for some scary stories with A.J. and friends in this new My Weird School Special, featuring extra pages of puzzles, games, and more!A.J. and...

A story about finding your voice alongside your real self, The Other Side of Imani is a heartfelt, fresh, and powerful middle grade contemporary debut that's perfect for fans of Front Desk, That Girl Lay Lay, and Just Right Jillian.Ever since she could remember,...

In this rollicking, book-loving adventure, the children of Triple Creek take charge to keep hope alive and give their town the greatest future of all. From master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker, comes a tribute to the power of books...

An Enchanting Fantasy Adventure for ages 8-12.Snowy is a tiny dwarf leading an almost normal life in the village of never-ending winter. Aside from the ever-dreary sky, living next to rowdy neighbors, and being treated like a child, nothing seems to pose a challenge.All...

It's a robot invasion! Today, Chirp and his friends Squawk and Tweet are playing at being secret agents on a top-secret mission -- they must shut down an evil robot factory! Unfortunately for secret agents Chirp, Squawk, and Tweet, the factory is filled with...

A boy wants an elephant for a pet, but he soon realizes that elephants should be free in the wild. ✓Funny, adventurous, and sweet ✓This rhyming picture book will teach children empathy toward nature's biggest land animal. ✓The perfect bedtime read! ✓Ages 3-5 Approved...

"I'll Be Just Like Grandma" gives readers a glimpse into the wonderful world and relationship between a fabulously zany, happy, amazing Grandma and her adoring Granddaughter. The story of Lilah Lou and her Grandma illustrates how important the influences and time spent with those...

Mr. Fox is a gifted tailor, but a much craftier salesman. One day, the clever fox makes a plan to sell handmade pockets to everyone in town-whether they need one or not! Will the slick fox fool his friends and fill his own pocket...

The 'ends' never justify the 'means' when the 'means' mean you have done something bad to get to those ends! And all of the fun and familiar Penelope Dyan characters in this book will tell you that two (or more) wrongs never, ever make...

"Readers should prepare for a fast-moving adventure when a fluffle of rabbits embarks on a high-seas adventure . . . Harebrained fun that will leave you giggling."--Kirkus Reviews Bunnies in a boat! Bunnies in a boat! Dashing and a-splashing! Let's hope they stay afloat!...

Aleca Zamm, an ordinary ten-year-old with an extraordinary talent, spends a day in the 1950s with Aunt Zephyr and Ford in this hilarious fourth novel in the Aleca Zamm chapter book series. For Aleca Zamm, being friends with Ford, a fellow Wonder, means even...

The class Halloween party is just around the corner, and Finley can't wait! There will be treats and dancing, and she's come up with a super-spooktacular costume for the fourth grade Halloween parade. But when a morning mix-up leaves Finley and her best friend...

Finley wants--no, needs--a pet. But before Mom and Dad will even consider it, she'll have to prove that she's ready for some responsibility. When her next-door neighbor needs a last-minute pet sitter, it seems like the purr-fect opportunity. But Finley soon learns that taking...

Finley can't wait to start the inventors project at school -- after all, thinking up new ideas is her thing. But will her entertaining invention work on the super-serious invention judges?Author: Jessica Young,Sylvie SparkISBN-10: 1479597791ISBN-13: 9781479597796Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize:...

Summer is here, and Finley is getting ready for Camp Acorn! She can't wait to make crafts, eat s'mores, and prove that she's tough enough to get back to nature. Unfortunately, she'll be sharing a cabin with Olivia Snotham, who's not exactly the outdoorsy...

A set-in-his-ways hedgehog gets a new worldview--and a new friend along the way. C.R. Mudgeon, a sensible hedgehog, likes knowing just what to expect. Always. No surprises, no excitement. So when a noisy new neighbor, Paprika the squirrel, arrives, C.R. Mudgeon is even less...