Books About Humor · 819 titles considered

The Best Humor Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about humor? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Gooney Bird Greene

By Lois Lowry, Middy Thomas (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Gooney Bird Greene series

A new student, Gooney Bird Greene, joins Mrs. Pidgeon's second-grade class and captivates her classmates with her unusual clothes, hairstyles, and stories.

128 pages· 12,824 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,195 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1978

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

By Louis Sachar, Adam McCauley (Illustrator), Julie Brincklo (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Wayside School series

A group of students navigate the challenges of school life with their eccentric teachers and classmates.

124 pages· 20,493 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 102,017 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Mouse Tales

Seven mouse boys get a bedtime story each from their Papa.

64 pages· 1,565 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,410 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1977

Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!

On Octember the First, all your wildest wishes come true. What will you wish for?

48 pages· 525 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,529 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1981

A Light in the Attic

A collection of humorous and whimsical poems for children.

175 pages· 10,016 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 481,849 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2009

Bad Kitty Gets a Bath

A person tries to give a cat a bath.

144 pages· 2,875 words· Est. 32 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 10,019 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

The Bad Guys

By Aaron Blabey · Book #1 in the The Bad Guys series

A group of infamous villains try to change their ways and become heroes by starting a club called the Good Guys Club.

139 pages· 2,427 words· Est. 27 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 20,593 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

Bird & Squirrel on the Run

By James Burks · Book #1 in the Bird & Squirrel series

A bird and a squirrel embark on a journey to the south, facing various obstacles and challenges along the way.

126 pages· 2,362 words· Est. 27 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,198 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2011

Miss Child Has Gone Wild!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the My Weirder School series

A third-grade class goes on a field trip to the zoo, where they encounter various animals and learn about their habitats and characteristics.

112 pages· 7,288 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,019 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1961

Ten Apples Up On Top!

Three friends balance apples on their heads. Can they keep them up?

72 pages· 427 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 39,789 ratings
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Humor Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing

Ages 2–4 · 1970

A humorous exploration of why animals should not wear clothing.

Ketchup on Your Cornflakes?

Ages 2–5 · 1996

Mix and match meals for endless culinary chaos.

50 Below Zero

Ages 2–8 · 1988

Jason's dad sleepwalks to bizarre places. Can Jason keep him in bed?

This is an Ox

Ages 0–3

A Giraffe Did One

Ages 6–9 · 2011

Animals engage in a mysterious, noisy act. Can you guess what it is?

It's Mine!

Ages 2–5

A walk in the tall grass by the river reveals various animals and their unique features.

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Humor Picture Books

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

Hello, Crabby!

Ages 4–6 · 2019

A crab's day at the beach is filled with interactions with other sea creatures.

Buzz Said the Bee

Ages 4–6 · 1992

A bee won't budge, causing a chain reaction of animals sitting on each other.

Where the Sidewalk Ends

Ages 6–10 · 1974

A collection of humorous and whimsical poems for children

Don't Worry, Bee Happy

Ages 4–6 · 2020

A group of friends, including a bee and a frog, have various adventures together.

Fred and Ted Go Camping

Ages 4–7 · 2005

Two friends go on a camping trip in the woods.

What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A pig's bedtime is disrupted by noisy farm animals. Can she find peace to sleep?

The Foot Book

Ages 3–6 · 1968

Discover the world of opposites through playful rhymes and feet adventures.

The Cat in the Hat Comes Back

Ages 4–7 · 1958

Two children are left alone on a snowy day when the Cat in the Hat appears and creates chaos.

Casey Back at Bat

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A failed sports hero gets a second chance to redeem himself. Can he succeed?

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Ages 6–9 · 1972

A young boy recounts the events of his terrible day.

Amelia Bedelia

Ages 4–7 · 1963

A housekeeper's literal interpretations lead to hilarious chaos.

The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

Ages 3–7 · 2015

A bear eats a sandwich and then runs away.

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Humor Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about humor for developing and independent readers.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Ages 8–11 · 1972

A young boy struggles to cope with the challenges of having a pesky little brother who gets into all sorts of trouble, while navigating the ups and downs of childhood and family life

The Pain and the Great One

Ages 5–8 · 1974

A young boy and girl navigate their feelings towards their siblings and their roles within the family.

The Wind in the Willows

Ages 8–12

Can four friends outwit the wretched weasels after Toad's reckless antics?

The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Ages 7–10 · 1997

Two fourth-grade pranksters hypnotize their principal and accidentally turn him into a superhero.

Stick Dog

Ages 7–11 · 2012

A group of dogs embark on a mission to steal hamburgers from a family's picnic, using various distractions and plans to achieve their goal.

The 21 Balloons

Ages 8–12 · 1947

A professor's flight goes awry, leading to a mysterious island of wealth and inventions.

Wayside School Is Falling Down

Ages 7–11 · 1989

A group of students navigate the ups and downs of school life in a 30-story school building.

Inferno New Year

Ages 5–9 · 2021

A group of dragon friends embark on a journey to deliver a pie to the king, but things take a turn when they discover the pie has been cursed, leading to a series of adventures and challenges

The Terrible Two Get Worse

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Pranksters face a new, stricter principal threatening their fun-filled antics.

Sir Ladybug

Ages 6–10 · 2022

A group of insect friends work together to save one of their own from a hungry bird, leading to an unexpected friendship

Super Turbo Saves the Day! (Graphic Novel)

Ages 5–9 · 2016

A group of classroom pets become superheroes to fight evil and protect their school.

Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

Ages 6–10 · 2000

Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally create a superhero when they hypnotize their mean principal, who then battles a variety of villains, including a mad scientist and a giant robot.

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