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The Best Funny And Humorous Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about funny and humorous? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Mr. Gedrick and Me
The New Kid at School
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Funny And Humorous

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1988

Matilda

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to defend herself against her cruel parents and the evil headmistress of her school.

240 pages· 40,056 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,140,939 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1973

How to Eat Fried Worms

By Thomas Rockwell, Emily Arnold Mccully (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Billy Forrester series

A young boy is dared to eat 15 worms in 15 days for $50, leading to a series of humorous and tense events

144 pages· 15,178 words· Est. 2 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 49,014 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1994

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

An elderly man seeks companionship in a cat to ease his loneliness.

44 pages· 584 words· Est. 7 min read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,060 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Notorious

On a peculiar island, two teens unravel a dog's murder mystery linked to a gangster past.

307 pages· 57,253 words· Est. 8 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,829 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1941

The Moffats

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Moffats series

A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.

212 pages· 40,253 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,284 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Mr. Gedrick and Me

A mysterious nanny arrives to mend a grieving family's broken bonds with a touch of magic.

224 pages· 41,848 words· Est. 6 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 416 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1982

The BFG

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young boy discovers a mysterious library that appears only at night.

207 pages· 36,978 words· Est. 5 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 537,753 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1965

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

By Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Ralph Mouse series

A mouse befriends a young boy staying in a hotel and learns to ride his toy motorcycle, leading to a series of adventures and misadventures.

176 pages· 23,602 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 91,172 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

The New Kid at School

By Kate Mcmullan (Author/Illustrator), Bill Basso (Illustrator) · Dragon Slayers' Academy series

A young boy named Wiglaf enrolls in Dragon Slayers' Academy to learn how to slay dragons and bring home treasure.

112 pages· 10,090 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,302 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Wishmakers

By Tyler Whitesides, Jessica Warrick (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Wishmakers series

A boy's wishes could save the world or lead to chaos. Can he handle the consequences?

325 pages· 65,566 words· Est. 9 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 596 ratings
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Funny And Humorous Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about funny and humorous for the youngest readers and listeners.

In a People House

Ages 3–6 · 1972

A mouse and bird explore a house, causing chaos and discovery.

The Tooth Book

Ages 3–6 · 1981

Discover who has teeth and how to keep them in this playful exploration.

Dr. Seuss's Book of Colors
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Dr. Seuss's Book of Colors

Ages 4–6 · 2018

Discover a world of color through rhymes and beloved illustrations.

Little Pea

Ages 0–5 · 2005

A little pea refuses to eat sweets. Can he find a way to enjoy them?

Kindness Rules!

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover the magic of manners with an elephant's fun guide.

Little Hoot

Ages 2–5 · 2007

Little Owl wants to sleep early, but his parents insist on late-night play.

Little Oink

Ages 2–5 · 2009

A tidy pig must learn to make a mess to fit in.

Tacky the Penguin

Ages 3–6 · 1988

An odd penguin's quirks might save his colony from danger.

The Nice Book

Ages 0–3 · 2008

Discover playful animals teaching kindness and manners in delightful ways.

This Little Hamster

Ages 2–6 · 2013

Discover colors with a playful hamster in this charming board book for little ones.

Get Together

Ages 0–3 · 2021

Shapes transform into animals. Guess what's next!

Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing

Ages 2–4 · 1970

A humorous exploration of why animals should not wear clothing.

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Funny And Humorous Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about funny and humorous for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Dr. Seuss's ABC

Ages 4–6 · 1963

A collection of playful rhymes and illustrations exploring the alphabet.

Wacky Wednesday
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Wacky Wednesday

Ages 4–7 · 1974

Spot the wacky mistakes in a topsy-turvy world where nothing is as it seems.

The Digging-est Dog

Ages 4–7 · 1967

A dog learns to dig and unearths unexpected chaos in town.

Robert the Rose Horse

Ages 4–7 · 1962

A city horse's rose allergy leads to unexpected heroics.

The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat

Ages 4–6 · 1996

A witch's pets and belongings get into chaos when she is out of the house.

The Best Seat in Second Grade
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The Best Seat in Second Grade

Ages 5–7 · 2005

A boy secretly takes his classroom hamster on a field trip to the science museum, leading to unexpected adventures and discoveries.

Green Eggs and Ham

Ages 4–7 · 1960

A character is convinced to try something they initially dislike.

The Missing Piece

Ages 6–9 · 1976

A quest for fulfillment leads to unexpected discoveries.

What About Worms!?
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What About Worms!?

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A brave tiger's only fear: worms. Can he overcome it?

Today I Will Fly!

Ages 4–7 · 2007

Can Piggie defy gravity and fly, or will Gerald's doubts ground her dreams?

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I'm a Frog!

Ages 6–8 · 2013

Can Gerald embrace Piggie's surprising new identity?

Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia

Ages 4–8 · 2002

A literal-minded housekeeper turns a doctor's office into a comedy of errors.

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Funny And Humorous Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about funny and humorous for developing and independent readers.

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Missy Piggle-Wiggle tackles childhood misbehavior with quirky cures in a magical house.

Half Upon a Time

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A boy and a girl from different worlds must rescue a kidnapped grandmother in a fractured fairy tale adventure.

The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A quest unfolds as Anne faces riddles and monstrous foes, with dragons hiding secrets.

Peter and the Starcatchers

Ages 9–12 · 2004

Orphan Peter's voyage turns perilous with a mysterious trunk and dangerous foes.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Ages 7–11 · 1964

A poor boy finds a golden ticket to visit a mysterious and magical chocolate factory

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles

Ages 8–12 · 1974

Three children embark on a magical quest to find a legendary creature in a hidden land.

Ella Enchanted
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Ella Enchanted

Ages 8–12 · 1997

A cursed girl must obey every command. Can she break free?

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea!

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A narwhal befriends a jellyfish and they go on adventures together.

What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?

Ages 6–9 · 2016

Explore childhood's emotional roller-coaster through witty poems.

Bunnicula

Ages 7–11 · 1979

A family adopts a mysterious rabbit that may be a vampire, leading to a series of strange events and discoveries.

James and the Giant Peach

Ages 7–11 · 1961

A young boy escapes his miserable life with his cruel aunts through a magical giant peach

The Unteachables

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A burned-out teacher meets a class of misfits. Can chaos lead to redemption?

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