Books About Humorous Stories · 15 titles considered

The Best Humorous Stories Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about humorous stories? 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 8–12 · 2017

The Getaway

By Jeff Kinney · Book #12 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

A tropical getaway turns chaotic with unexpected troubles threatening a family's vacation.

224 pages· 18,013 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 46,978 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

From Texas with Love

Twins on a road trip face cryptic threats and hidden dangers in Texas.

304 pages· 46,215 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,961 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure

A penguin becomes an adventurer and goes on a treasure hunt with his friends.

208 pages· 14,526 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 966 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Monkey Me and the New Neighbor

Clyde's excitement turns him into a monkey. Can he stay calm with the principal next door?

96 pages· 4,398 words· Est. 49 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 141 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1978

Chester the Worldly Pig

A pig dreams of a life beyond the farm's fate.

48 pages· 3,077 words· Est. 24 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,244 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Charlie the Ranch Dog: Stuck in the Mud

By Ree Drummond, Rick Whipple (Illustrator)

A basset hound and a calf are stuck in the mud. Can they escape?

32 pages· 435 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 231 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1968

A Letter to Amy

Discover Peter's adventures and friendships in a vibrant neighborhood.

32 pages· 618 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,244 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1975

Nate the Great and the Lost List

By Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Marc Simont (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Nate the Great series

A young detective solves a case involving a lost grocery list

80 pages· 1,599 words· Est. 18 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 843 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

I Don't Want to Read This Book

By Max Greenfield, Mike Lowery (Illustrator)

A reluctant reader faces the ultimate challenge: a book filled with words and paragraphs. Can laughter change their mind?

40 pages· 599 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 955 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010

Piggy Pie Po

By Audrey Wood (Author/Illustrator), Don Wood (Illustrator)

Meet Piggy Pie Po, the lovable pig with endless antics.

32 pages· 203 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 461 ratings
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Humorous Stories Picture Books

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

Froggy Goes to School

Ages 3–5 · 1996

Froggy's first day of school brings unexpected fun and frolics.

I Know an Old Teacher

Ages 5–9 · 2008

A teacher with a peculiar hunger targets class pets. Who's next?

Meet Mario!

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Join Mario and Luigi on exciting adventures in this beginner reader book.

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