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$1900
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995
The Jester Has Lost His Jingle
A jester seeks laughter in a world gone silent.
64 pages· 1,420 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 247 ratings
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Books About Laughter · 14 titles considered
The Best Laughter Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about laughter? 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.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Laughter
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997
Don't Laugh, Joe!
By Keiko Kasza
A giggling possum faces danger when a bear appears.
32 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 230 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013
The Beatles Were Fab
Four lads from Liverpool rise to fame, facing chaos with humor.
40 pages· 1,917 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 476 ratings
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
Lincoln Tells a Joke
Discover how humor helped Lincoln navigate a divided nation.
40 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 392 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015
Henry Hyena, Why Won't You Laugh?
By Doug Jantzen, Jean Claude (Illustrator)
A hyena loses his laugh. Can a wise giraffe help him find it again?
32 pages· 489 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 109 ratings
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010
Tickled Pink
A laugh-off challenge tests Pinkalicious's humor and creativity.
24 pages· 686 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 594 ratings
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2009
Class Clown
By Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)
Can a natural-born comedian stop making everyone laugh?
32 pages· 638 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 315 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1972
The Funny Little Woman
A woman chases a dumpling and faces three-eyed oni in Old Japan.
40 pages· 846 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,849 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022
The Greatest in the World!
By Ben Clanton · Book #1 in the Tater Tales series
Two potato siblings compete in wild challenges to prove who's the greatest, judged by their little sister.
88 pages· 1,960 words· Est. 30 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 422 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
If You Laugh, I'm Starting This Book Over
By Chris Harris, Serge Bloch (Illustrator)
Can you resist laughing when told not to? Try and see!
40 pages· 923 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.3/5 Goodreads · 344 ratings
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Laughter Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about laughter for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
Honk, Honk! Hold Tight!
Ages 3–6 · 2015
A boy and a golden goose embark on a quest to make a princess laugh. Can they succeed?
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$699
Albert Le Blanc
Ages 3–+ · 2023
A toy shop bear's frown sparks a quest for laughter and friendship.
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$699
The Glitter Bug
Ages 5–7 · 2023
A group of unicorns try to overcome a mysterious illness that causes them to sneeze uncontrollably and sets off their magical powers
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