What Is the Fourth Funny Book

And then many kids, reluctant readers included, become enthusiastic when they read funny books. Who doesn't love to laugh and giggle through a story, right?

And in my opinion, any volume that gets a child to read — to do reading — is GOOD. Practice makes progress. (Plus, they won't be reading Helm Underpants forever!)

Nosotros've been reading the Wayside School stories at bedtime — and sometimes I get to laughing so much that I can't keep reading.

Kids relish stories that brand them laugh. Plus, we demand to express joy, too, it'south scientifically proven. 🙂

This means that funny stories are a great way to get kids engaged in a story, especially reluctant readers.

Here's a huge listing of kids' favorite funny chapter books; books for growing readers ages six to 16.

I've indicated the age range for each book and marked if it's a series. Because serial are the All-time! Once you like the starting time book, you tin can proceed reading books in the series.

Go to FUNNY Pic BOOKS if y'all have children under historic period 6. Or pick some funny books from this listing and encourage your child to read the i that looks the silliest.

Happy reading!!

Funny Books for Kids

Beginning Chapter Books for Kids Ages half dozen – ix

Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton (ages 6 – 8) serial
Narwhal is exuberant to meet Jellyfish, his new imaginary friend who is imagining Narwhal, as well. You'll love their carefree adventures — forming a pod, having parties, eating waffles, and imagining. This is a experience-good friendship take chances told in graphic (cartoon) format that kids love! (Next in the series: Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt.)

Asset and Hot Dog past Jason Tharp (ages 6 – 9)
Perfect for readers who like silliness, puns, and skilful conquering evil, this is the story of two friends, Domestic dog and Nugget, who live in Gastropolis and start a kindness club to fight evil like the dastardly Dijon Mustard. (Note: This volume reads more than like a first chapter volume than an early reader because of the complex vocabulary then fifty-fifty though information technology says Level 2, I disagree with the leveling.)

Kung Pow Craven Let's Get Corking! by Cyndi Marko (ages 6 – 9) series
Gordon Bluish, an ordinary 2d-course chicken, accidentally developed superpowers in his uncle's laboratory. (It happens.) When chickens showtime losing their feathers all in 1 POOF!, it's up to Gordon, aka. Kung Pow Chicken, and his little blood brother, Egg Driblet, to solve this catastrophe earlier everyone in town ends upward plume-less. It'south funny, easy-to-read, and an entertaining story.

All Paws on Deck (Haggis and Tank Unleashed #1) by Jessica Young (series)
In a discussion: HILARIOUS! These two dog friends with opposite personalities (and intelligence) sheet on a fun and giddy pirate adventure. You volition autumn in love with Tank and Haggis.

Bird and Squirrelon Icepast James Burks (ages 6 – 9)series
Okay, this is my new favorite early graphic novel series– information technology's admittedly hysterical! The friends crash country in the Penguin earth where Bird is dubbed the "Chosen One" –meant to save the penguins from the Great Whale. And it goes to his head. Until he realizes he's well-nigh to be sacrificed… (see also: all-time chapter book series for 2d graders)

Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon (ages 6 – nine)serial
Dory is i of my favorite book characters because her imagination is THE BEST! She has three imaginary friends: 1 monster friend, one fairy godmother that'southward really not a lady, and one bad lady nemesis. This book is totally hilarious and you'll love the child-like illustrations — information technology'due south a favorite chapter book serial for second graders. Run into all the Dory books here. (See as well: best chapter book series for 2nd graders)

Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell by Melanie Watt (ages 6 – x)
Scaredy Squirrel has many fears and therefore, elaborate coping strategies. In the kickoff story, the scariest thing of all is an adorable pom-pom-tailed creature. Perchance he can just play dead?! In the 2nd story, his pizza gets delivered to the incorrect spot under his tree — his solution to not touch the basis involves stilts, a t-king grabber tool, and the fail-prophylactic option of playing dead. Only that fluffy-tailed bunny gets his pizza and helpfully sets information technology where Scaredy Squirrel can get it! NOW what volition he do? (Consider all his options and bravely make a new friend!)

The Sleepover and Other Stories (Fox + Chick) by Sergio Ruzzier
The Fob & Chick series continues with another very funny book of stories illustrated with cartoon panels and dialogue bubbling about two all-time friends, Fox and Chick, each who has very unlike personalities which are totally lovable. Fox is serious and kind while Chick is goofy and playful. In this group of stories, they have a sleepover where Chick is scared of kangaroos but needs his stuffed kangaroo to sleep. Fox is puzzled past this. In another story, Chick asks Play tricks for a surprise birthday party — which is hilarious because it turns out that it's not even Chick's birthday.

Baloney and Friends Going Up! past Greg Pizzoli (ages 6 – 9) series
Another hilarious graphic novel for growing readers about a grouping of friends with singled-out personalities. From writing a theme song to sleepovers to thinking deep thoughts, this book of stories showcases characters you can't help but dearest including Distortion the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and Krabbit the rabbit. Plus, read directions for drawing the characters with emotions in the back.

The Bad Guys #1by Aaron Blabey (ages half dozen – 8) series
A twist on the proficient vs. bad theme… Mr. Wolf invites other "bad guys" to a meeting with hopes they will bring together him in being "good". Lots of drawings and minimal text make this a popular choice for offset and 2nd-grade readers who similar irony and potty humour. (See also: all-time chapter book series for 2nd graders)

Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey (ages 7 – 10) series
My writing teacher's centre adores this volume nigh encouraging kids to write their ain comics! Plus, it'due south totally hilarious. Cat Kid teaches a course for the tadpoles about making your ain comic books…which doesn't become well until the tadpoles get excited virtually failure and become started writing and drawing. If y'all like a lot of silliness (including potty humor) with swell messages about writing, creativity, and persistence, read this book next.

Pizazz by Sophy Henn (ages 7 – 10)
Illustrated with cartoons and fun fonts, this superhero story is perfect for 8 – x-year-olds transitioning into center course! Our grumbly heroine is actually named Pizazz. Not only is her name embarrassing, she's embarrassed well-nigh her superpower–which she won't tell us about. Also, Pizazz hates how her superhero duties of saving the earth come at well-nigh inconvenient times AND even if she'southward tired, she still has to get to school! (So not off-white.) At schoolhouse, she is assigned the task of eco monitor which she dislikes until a classmate named Ivy helps her see that they might be able to salve the park…without superhero powers. 100% fun, relatable, and entertaining.

Cranky Chicken past Katherine Battersby (ages 7 – 10)
Acquire how Cranky Chicken and a worm named Speedy become friends when Cranky "saves" Speedy from a leaf! Subsequent stories with light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek humor evidence our new friends, Worm and Cranky Chicken, working together to figure out how to exist best-feathered friends –even though Worm doesn't take feathers. Humor and eye — this is a delightful graphic novel that is sure to be a new favorite.

Banana Fox and the Secret Sour Society by James Kochalka (ages vii – 10) serial
If you're nearly 7-years-sometime and like very weird and wild stories that ONLY make sense to kids, I must introduce you to Banana Fox. It's totally ridiculous humor (not potty sense of humour) that hits the right spots for then many kids. Banana Fob is quite a character whose goofy antics to cease the Secret Sour Society will keep you lot laughing the unabridged way through this book

Hound Heroes: Beware the Claw by Todd H. Doodler, illustrated by Todd Goldman (ages 7 – 10) series
Get ready for a new SILLY graphic novel for your kickoff readers…When a spaceship crash lands, it gives a group of dog friends superpowers…and superhero outfits. Each dog in the group has a unique personality merely none of the dogs take their powers seriously at first considering they're too decorated wreaking havoc and goofing around. Until…the evil kitties Accept OVER THE City!! Tin the Hound Heroes save the twenty-four hour period?

Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika Song (ages 7 – 10)
Norma and Belly are squirrel friends who really, really want a donut. Can they piece of work together, sneak in a nutrient truck, and have the biggest ever donut party ever? Minimal text, enough of silliness, and a lovely surprise ending!

Meet Mo and Jo: The Bedrock Brothers past Sarah Lynn, illustrated past Pierre Collet-Derby (ages seven – 10)
If your child likes to express mirth, they'll love these silly stories about two adventurous cave boys. Readers will find a combination of comic bubble dialogue and narrative text. For example, "The skunk liked the stink. Can MO and Jo run faster than the skunk?" is the narrative text while the dialogue bubbles on the aforementioned page are "Uh-oh! He mad" and "Run, Mo!" Goofy but it works.

Real Pigeons Fight Crime past Ben Wood (ages 7 – 10) series
In the first of three silly stories, Rock Pigeon is a crime-fighting dove who helps Grandpouter and the other park pigeons solve the problem of the vanishing staff of life crumbs. With hilarious disguises, charming illustrations, quirky characters, and funny mysteries, this is an entertaining romp that is sure to entice fifty-fifty the most reluctant of readers.

Monday into the Cave of Thieves (Total Commotion #1) past Ralph Lazar (ages 7 – 10) series
Wild and quirky, this un-put-downable adventure filled with illustrations is perfect for you if y'all like skillful vs. evil adventures where kid ability saves the day! Nuance Candoo'due south Monday is one crazy adventure after some other with Devil True cat attacks, a quadcycle pursuit, a math class secret tunnel, stolen perfume, and so much more. I'thousand a large fan of this heady, readable new affiliate book and look forward to more than books in the entertaining new series. (P.Due south. And information technology'southward funny with null potty humour!)

Louie Lets Loose! (Unicorn in the Urban center #i) by Rachel Hamilton, illustrated by Oscar Armelles (ages 7 – 10) series
Louie arrives in New York to be a superstar in a performing arts school. His hilarious cluelessness is the kind of humor that kids love because it's paired with a genuine, caring heart. In this delightful get-go run a risk, Louie and his friends aid raise money for his faun friend's spectacles while getting customers for his favorite place — the Sunshine Sparkle Dust Cafe.

Fitz and Cleo by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Heather Play a joke on (ages 7 – ten)
Want a new graphic novel for readers around ages 8 to 10? In this new volume, 2 ghost siblings adopt a true cat, go to the beach, play baseball, and more. Silliness abounds in the stories merely their heartwarming relationships steal the show.

Blue, Barry, & Pancakes by Dan & Jason (ages seven – 10)
This graphic novel chance begins with a beach brawl. Blue the worm doesn't want to share the beach ball with Barry and Pancakes because of what inevitably happens– they lose it. (Well, information technology's swallowed past a whale.) The misadventures continue a silly cause & outcome story, where one disaster leads to another even into outer space and a volcano merely ends with a sweet celebration of friendship.

Bots #five: A Tale of Two Classrooms by Russ Bolts, illustrated by Jay Cooper (ages 7 – 9) series
The Bot series is funny, adventurous, and engaging to read with comic panels and dialogue, I can see why this showtime chapter book series has gained such a big fan base.

Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Badness of Badgers by John Dougherty (ages 7 – 9) series
Weird and kooky and very creative! Stinkbomb and his sister, Ketchup-Face remember the badgers stole Stinkbomb'southward $20. (Because "BAD" is in the name badgers!) The siblings embark on the craziest of adventures including coming together King Toothbrush Weasel. Relish the spontaneous singing about jam, actual bad badgers, and a very helpful shopping cart. If you like quirky stories, this book is for you.

Hamster Princess Harriet the Invincible by Ursula Vernon (ages 6 – nine) series
What a HILARIOUS remix of Sleeping Dazzler. In this crawly retelling, the princess realizes she can't die until she'southward 12 and so therefore, she must be INVINCIBLE!! (All of the books in this series are laugh-out-loud funny.) Guess what she does because of her invincibility? Everything dangerous, of grade. Until her 12th birthday arrives… Beloved this serial.

Stick Dog past Tom Watson (ages 7 – 10) series
Stick Dog is hilarious. Why is he called Stick Domestic dog? Because our author/narrator tin't depict. And besides, because he likes sticks. The funny cartoonish illustrations make this story of devious dogs easy to read, and very entertaining series for kids.

My Big Fatty Zombie Goldfish past Mo O'Hara (ages 7 – 10)serial
Hysterical and totally believable (not) if your goldfish dies and you bring him dorsum to life only it doesn't work considering he becomes a zombie fish. At present that he'south a zombie, he can mesmerize you lot with his powerful eyes and you'll do annihilation he wants. Spotter out!

Bad Kitty: Puppy'due south Big Day by Nick Bruel (ages vii – 10)series
A Child-FAVORITE and one of mine, too!! It's delightful to read a series where every book is consistently good. Bad Kitty is angry then Puppy calls for aid–Uncle Murry comes to the rescue! Merely Uncle Murry gets into trouble when he takes Puppy out of the house –without a leash, or a poop pocketbook, or a license! Insert sarcastic messages of cat awesomeness from you-know-who and inventive new canine characters at the pound, and you lot take the perfect story for beginning readers. (See likewise: best book series for 3rd graders)

Get to Work, Hercules! (Myth-O-Mania)by Kate McMullan (ages 7 – 10)series
This book got us hooked on the Myth-O-Mania serial. Information technology's and so hilarious! Hades narrates the True stories of the Greek Myths with panache and sarcasm. (Apparently, his younger brother Zeus is a large fat liar and edited all the myths to brand himself look good.) In this story, Hades watches over his immature, not-too-smart nephew, Hercules whom Hera has it out for.

Captain Crawly by Stan Kirby (ages 6 – 9)series
Can Eugene aka. Captain Awesome, save the boondocks from villains without revealing his undercover identity? Totally funny — and a great action-packed gamble.

Giants Beware! by Jorge Aguirre illustrated by Rafael Rosado (ages 7+)
Claudette is a dragon-slaying, mischievous daughter who tricks her little brother and her all-time friend (a princess) into questing to impale the dragon. (Don't worry, at that place'southward no bodily dragon killing.) It's a delightful graphic novel, I loved every second of it. I just gave information technology to a third grader reluctant reader and his mom said he's already on his third time through. 🙂

Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere past Elise Gravel (ages seven – 10)series
If you like kooky books, this book fits the bill. Olga finds an unusual, unknown fauna whom she names "MEH" afterward the sound that information technology makes. She uses her deductive reasoning to effigy out what it is (something new!) and what information technology likes to eat (olives)! Only what volition she practice when Meh disappears? Hither's what I dear about this book… One, the illustrations rock! Two, the narrator'south voice is believable and funny. Three, the plot includes hateful girls who aren't so hateful after all.

Mr. Pants Slacks, Camera, Action! by Scott McCormick, illustrated by R. H. Lazzell (ages half-dozen – nine)serial
Mr. Pants gets to borrow his mom's video camera and his movie-making is filled with silliness. Mr. Pants is great for kids who like graphic novels, mischievous characters, and silliness.

Mal and Chad Belly Flop! by Stephen McCranie (ages 6 – 9)series
A hilarious graphic novel book series near Mal, a young inventor, and his best sidekick, his domestic dog Chad. Perfect for growing readers who dearest adventure and laughing.

Monkey Me and the New Neighbor by Timothy Roland (ages 6 – 9)series
Clyde turns into a mischievous monkey when he gets excited which ends upwards existence a large disaster when he's in school. To make matters worse, his principal moves Side by side DOOR. How volition he hide his monkey-ness now? Then, he sees his new neighbor'southward house being burglarized. Perchance his monkey self can aid finish the robbers!?

The Dragonsitter by Josh Lacey illustrated by Garry Parsons (ages half-dozen – 8)series
Written in increasingly funny (and alarming) letters we learn that Uncle Morton left his pet dragon for Edward and his mom and sis to pet sit — with no directions!! The dragon poops in their shoes, eats their pet bunny, and causes all kinds of destruction which all are the subjects of Edward'south letters to his nowhere-to-be-found uncle. Finally, Edward hears from his uncle who suggests feeding the dragon chocolate. Will Edward's mom lose her listen? Will the chocolate piece of work?

Dragon Slayer's Academy by Kate McMullan (ages vi – 9) series
This is a delightfully funny 20-book series about a boy named Wiglaf who attends a terrible school for dragon slayers, has a pet pig who speaks Pig Latin (HAHA) and is friends with Eric, who is Erica, a princess longing for adventure and disguised as a boy. The hapless and greedy school managing director sends his students to kill the dragons and steal their gold. In club to kill the dragons the students must observe figure out the dragon's weakness – in the showtime volume, the kids larn that it's bad knock-knock jokes that make the dragon explode!

The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey (ages 6 – 9)series
A Kid FAVORITE. (Non particularly a favorite of mine but . . . ) Mischievous friends George and Harold hypnotize their school primary so he believes he's a comic book superhero, Captain Underpants, who chases bad guys in his underwear. I don't particularly relish these books but I know a kazillion boys who retrieve these are the All-time, FUNNIEST books ever.

Pug Pals Two'southward a Crowd by Flora Ahn (ages 6 – ix) series
Sunny'due south whole life is turned upside down when her owner brings home a new sister, Rosy. Information technology's hard to share her possessor's fourth dimension, and specially hard to share her toys. Adorable illustrations show these personality-filled pugs who eventually develop a solid sister bail while looking for Sunny'south lost Mr. Bunny toy. The text is quite simple.

Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo (ages half dozen – 9) series
Mercy lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. They feed her buttered toast and accept her for drives in their convertible. 1 night, Mercy gets scared and decides to sleep with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Can you imagine what happens next? Hilarious and quirky, this is a lightheaded series filled with many amazing adventures.

Gooney Bird Dark-green by Lois Lowry (ages six – ix) series
One of the most underrated books and and then, so funny. It's an absolutely charming story that reminds me a little of Junie B. Jones but without the naughtiness or sass. Gooney Bird is a very unique educatee who is unlike anyone else. (And not just because she wears pajamas and tutus to school.) Her adult-like confidence and seemingly made-up life stories enthrall the unabridged class (fifty-fifty the teacher) but as Gooney Bird says, she simply tells admittedly truthful stories. Simply how can these incredible stories be true? You'll encounter… (Teachers, you will totally crack upwardly with the realistic portrayal of the kids in this classroom.)

Franny K. Steinby Jim Benton (ages 7 – 9)serial
Franny is a misunderstood mad scientist. You'll love these wacky and laugh-out-loud adventures about Franny's scientific experiments gone incorrect.

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Volume 1: A Scare of a Dare by Herobrine Books (ages 6 – 10) serial
Curt sentences with witty observations on life from the perspective of a Minecraft zombie will fissure you upwards. I was surprised that this was such an entertaining, funny read. Zilch scary. But fun. Peculiarly for Minecraft enthusiasts. (These are gratis on Kindle for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.)

Doodle Adventures: The Search for Slimy Space Slugs! by Mike Lowery (ages 8 – 11) series
A space-run a risk plot narrated by the hilarious Carl the Duck that invites Y'all, the reader, to find the missing priceless antiquity requiring bravery, heroism, anddrawing. Yeah, drawing. Along the journey to recollect the artifact from Helm Sleezoog (he's a slug), you'll be tasked with doing your role. So draw a spacesuit, pack everything yous demand, finalize the rocket blueprint and go ready for adventure. It may sound contrived but it's really a fun, engaging adventure that any kid, artist or not, will love. Next in the series: The Pursuit of the Pesky Pizza Pirate!

The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Kevin Cornell (ages 6 – 9)series
In this gamble, the chickens are asked to investigate who has stolen the blueish bird's house. And despite the chickens' disability to really investigate anything, they practise find the culprit and a solution. Very entertaining!

Crime Biters: My Dog Is Ameliorate Than Your Domestic dog by Tommy Greenwald (ages seven – 10)series
This is a funny starting time chapter volume near a male child who is convinced (rightly so?!) that his rescue dog is a crime-solving, vampire, genius!

Large Bad Detective Agency by Bruce Hale (ages 6 – 9) serial
The Big Bad Wolf aka. Wolfgang is the but suspect in the devastation of the Little Pigs house. And he doesn't have an alibi. Just he didn't do information technology! He partners with the cheerful 4th Little Pig, Ferkel, (who knew!?) to find the real culprit. It's a humorous fairy-tale mash-up.

Shivers! The Pirate Who's Afraid of EVERYTHING by Annabeth Bondor-Rock & Connor White (ages half dozen – 9)series
Poor country-locked Shivers. He's terrified of everything, especially snails. But when his sea-faring family of pirates is captured, Shivers is their only hope for rescue. Luckily he meets the daring and audacious Margo who gets them off of dry land, teaches Shivers nearly sword fighting and helps him find and rescue his parents. This book is very comical and will keep your kids thoroughly entertained.

Amelia Bedelia Means Business organisation by Herman Parish, illustrated by Lynne Avril (ages 7 – x) serial
I've been enjoying these updated Amelia chapter books by the original author'south son. In this silly story, Amelia looks for means to earn money for a new bicycle.

Lulu's Mysterious Mission past Judith Viorst, illustrated by Kevin Cornell (ages 7 – 10)serial
Don't you but love our little stinker of a heroine? The quirky narrator warns usa RIGHT AWAY that there may or may not even be a mysterious mission, that the story really about Lulu's babysitter. And, indeed, information technology is about the best babysitter in the globe, a trained professional person, who is good with problem children similar our Lulu. Hilarious and entertaining!

Roscoe Riley Rules: Never Mucilage Your Friends to Chairs past Katherine Applegate (ages half-dozen – nine) series
This is the offset book in the series of the innocent merely funny misadventures of Roscoe Riley. Equally you'll learn, it is those misadventures that lead to Roscoe's extensive list of rules for his ain beliefs. (Which might be common sense to us, but they aren't to Roscoe. At to the lowest degree not until after the fact.) In this story, Roscoe wants to aid his teacher with his unruly classmates during their schoolhouse performance. His idea to aid is super gluing kids to chairs and bug headbands onto heads! Needless to say, this latest disaster leads to more than rules.

Frankie Pickle by Eric Wight (ages 7 – 10)series
Your kids will totally chronicle to this imaginative male child whose wild adventures are written in comic form and awesome. For case, instead of cleaning his room, Frankie becomes an explorer in the jungle.

The Misadventures of Salem Hyde Spelling Problem by Frank Cammuso (ages 7 – 10)series
Salem Hyde is an impulsive but very cute niggling witch who gets confused between spelling words and casting spells. It's like Calvin turned witch and female. Fantastic!

They Didn't Teach This in Worm School: One Worm's Tale of Survival by Simone Lia (ages 7 – 10)
I LOVED the wry humor in this beginning, hilarious chapter book. It pairs two of the most unlikely of traveling companions together– a worm and a bird. The bird, Laurence, thinks he's a flamingo and wants to journey to Lake Nakuru National Park where the other flamingos live. The worm, Marcus, too worrying he's about to be breakfast, thinks that Laurence looks like a chicken. What exercise yous the reader think? Never the less, in hopes that Laurence WON'T eat him for breakfast, Marcus offers to help Laurence navigate to Lake Nakuru. As they travel "the earth", the ii develop an unexpected, lovely friendship.

Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon (ages seven – 10)series
Hysterical! I couldn't terminate laughing! Danny Dragonbreath and his best friend, Wendell, e'er seem to be headed for disaster. You'll love the comic illustrations throughout the narrative text. Not bad characters and plots make this series hard to put down. (run into too: all-time book series for 3rd graders)

Dolphin Daughter Problem in Pizza Paradise by Zach Smith (ages 7 – x)
This hilarious story is well-nigh the weird and ridiculous antics of an unusual superhero, bizarre villains, and the Pizza Paradise restaurant. Dolphin girl uses her echolocation to acquire Sea Moo-cow'southward evil plot. She recruits her friend Keith who becomes Otter Boy to help her thwart Body of water Cow's nefarious plan to plow Pizza Paradise customers into zombies and take over the restaurant. Gasp! And so evil. What a silly take chances!

Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1 by Jim Benton (ages six – 10)
If you lot like kooky stories, playful characters, and random facts, this showtime graphic novel for ages 6 to 10 is a hilarious and informative reading feel. Jop and Blip ponder topics similar farts, words that begin with silent letters, perspective, dragons, and more — and as they discuss, you'll acquire a thing or 10.

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal by Jeffrey Brown (ages 7 – 10) series
Picayune funny stories about the life of a Neanderthal family unit are intermixed with factual information about the actual history — hunting practices, size of large cats, that sort of affair — in this graphic novel from the author of the Jedi University series.

Dying to Meet Yous 43 Cemetary Road by Kate Klise, illustrated past M. Sarah Klise (ages 7 – 10) serial
The 43 Old Cemetery Route early reader series is a punny adventure with a kid, a true cat, and a grumpy ghost written in really cool writing manner of messages, emails, paper clippings, jokes, and more. These affiliate books are addictive!

Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion by R. A. Spratt, illustrated by Dan Santat (ages seven – 10) serial
This quirky adventure is about a dad who detests his children and tries to become rid of them (to Nicaragua in this case) but their astonishing nanny (who is a grunter) always figures out how to outsmart the dad. I beloved Nanny Piggins!

Galactic Hot Dogs: Cosmoe's Wiener Getaway by Max Brallier, illustrated by Rachel Maguire and Nichole Kelley (ages 7 – 10) series
This funny book for kids is filled with non-stop action and danger, potty humor, space adventures, zombie aliens, mutant worm wrestling, a misunderstood evil princess, skilful friends, video games, and a diabolical, hunting-them-down evil queen. Non to mention loads of cartoon illustrations throughout and hilarious writing with a kazillion exclamation marks!!!! I come across what kids are loving now — and see why it's a recent favorite for and so many kids. Book ii, The Weiner Strikes Back is likewise out now, besides. (run into also: all-time book series for 3rd graders)

Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors (ages seven – 10) series
Canis familiaris owners will nod along with the ADHD stream of conscious narration of Wedgie, the barkie dog who LOVES everything. Contrast this with the diabolical plotting narration of the evil genius republic of guinea pig Gizmo who is horrified to be living in a Barbie house instead of his own "habitat." The two pets point of views show a newly composite family which Gizmo's servant/owner, Elliot, is not happy near. Selfors skillfully addresses this family in transition through the humorous lens of the two pets.

Einstein The Course Hamster by Janet Tashjian, illustrated by Jake Tashjian (ages 6 – 9) series
Einstein, like his namesake, is super smart. His dream is to host a game testify for the grade but since he's a hamster, that's a problem. But ane student, Ned, tin can really hear Einstein talking. Volition Ned help Einstein become his big chance while the teacher naps? Filled with crawly drawing-like illustrations, hilarity, and trivia, this is sure to be a hit with beginning readers. Besides, meet the other book in the series: Einstein the Grade Hamster and the Very Real Game Prove.

Tiffin Lady by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (ages 7 – 10)series
If y'all haven't read these addictive and hilarious graphic novels, they are a must — anyone who has eaten lunch in school volition appreciate the sense of humor.

The Perilous Princess Plot (Buckle and Squash) by Sarah Courtauld (ages seven – 10)series
Very sarcastic and funny humor will proceed you entertained throughout this volume most a silly sister obsessed with princes and her more steady sister who rescues her from a kidnapping plot. Also, the great illustrations volition help beginning readers enjoy this beginning chapter book.

Ramona the Pest past Beverly Cleary (ages vi – 9)series
Ramona isn't trying to exist a pest, she's simply a bit mischievous. You'll crack up at her hilarious misadventures.

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Showtime Cat in Space past Mac Barnett, illustrated past Shawn Harris
Absurdly hysterical, this is a bizarrely perfect adventure in infinite! When rats eat a second of the moon, the world's leaders send their hush-hush weapon– a cat and a stowaway toenail-clipping robot. The ii adventurers meet the Queen of Moonopolis who leads them beneath the moon's surface through the mine tunnels where they have more empty-headed adventures. And so, the spaceship's calculator joins the Rat King's side with revenge in mind and when the heroes arrive at the Rat King'southward they GET CAPTURED. But, don't worry — somehow they'll escape. Right?

The Creature and the Bethany by Jack Meggitt-Phillips, illustrated by Isabelle Follath (ages 8 – 12) serial
If you like illustrated books that make you laugh, don't miss this entertaining fantasy. Ebenezer, a human over 500 years old, is kept alive by a monstrous Beast who gives him youth foam in return for exotic foods…and now the Beast wants to eat a child. Yet wanting to be youthful, Ebenezer adopts the rudest daughter at a local orphanage, Bethany, and begins to fatten her up. She is horrid for a while until she'south not…and Ebenezer feels and so bad that he confesses his evil plan. Together, find a solution to get rid of the Animal and get a happy catastrophe! (Or do they?)

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney (ages 8 – 12) series
I of the about pop book series ever, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, shares the hilarious stories of Greg, in his ain words and drawings. Life in center schoolhouse is not like shooting fish in a barrel. Greg's here to prove information technology. Box set here.(Meet this on the best book serial for 4th-grade listing.)

Phoebe and Her Unicorn: A Heavenly Nostrils Relate past Dana Simpson (ages eight- 12) series
Sarcastic and hilarious, this is a express mirth-out-loud comic book story nearly a precocious young girl and her reluctant unicorn "best friend". (Run across as well: best book series for 4th grade listing.)

Large Nate Welcome to My Globeby Lincoln Peirce (ages eight – 12) series
Nate'due south real-life adventures volition keep your kids laughing from the first page to the last. These are corking books for reluctant readers. Boxed set here. (Encounter this on the best book series for fourth form list.)

Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Skottie Young (ages eight -12)
If you like quirky humor, then this is your perfect book. Because you will never believe what happens when the kids' father goes out to go more milk. He doesn't even get the milk only he does . . . run into pirates, aliens, and all sorts of incredible things!

Middle School: The Worst Years of my Life by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts, illustrated by Laura Park (ages 8 – 12) series
Totally hilarious premise and fantastic writing! Rafe's goal in centre school is to break every single rule. You can imagine how his plan volition become, right? Filled with cartoon-like illustrations, this story is going to crack y'all up. (Meet this too on the best chapter books for 6th graders listing.)

The Terrible Two past Mac Barnett and Jory John, illustrated by Kevin Cornell (ages eight – 12)series
My girl read this showtime and begged me to read information technology immediately. Information technology'south SUCH a funny book for kids (and series)! Plus, you can learn some valuable cow trivia in this starting time story. But, information technology'southward generally the hilarious hazard of two pranksters who eventually work together to pull off the biggest prank of all time — a prank that will ensure they get April Fool's Day off from school. (See likewise: best book series for fourth course list.)

Anyone Simply Ivy Pocket past Caleb Krisp (ages 8 – 12) serial
I read many parts out loud to my kids while I was reading this book — they were just then funny!! Now my kids are addicted to this series, too. Quirky (really quirky) but lovable Ivy's adventures involve a sinister ghost, a mystical jewel, and a surprising destiny. (Come across this book and more on all-time books for 5th graders listing.)

Strubble Town Squirrel Do Bad by Stephan Pastis (ages 8 – 12)
Because of her overprotective dad, Wendy the Wanderer is stuck inside all day, every day. Until her dad takes a trip and she gets an inattentive teenage babysitter. Before her dad leaves, he reminds Wendy that even the smallest affair can accept big consequences. And with that, you might exist able to predict that this story will exist a cascade of cause and effect commotion that is funny and also, poignant. Wendy'due south first modest action is feeding Squirrley McSquirrel a surgery Mooshy drink. The consequence? Squirrely goes crazy effectually the town and sets off a domino-like chain reaction of events that y'all couldn't predict and will keep you laughing out loud.

In one case Upon a Tim by Stuart Gibbs (ages 8 – 12)
Hilarious, illustrated, and perfect for fantasy and take chances fans! Tim and his sis Belinda are peasants who hope to improve their lot in life and then they sign up as knights for a not-very-brave prince and his so-called magician sidekick to find and rescue Princess Grace from a monster. Helpful foreshadowing, a strong narrative voice, and humour throughout aren't all that this book brings to readers, information technology besides includes helpful life lessons from Belinda about the patriarchy and groovy vocabulary words (which are helpfully indicated and so your parents will know the IQ benefits).

The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome by Jonathan Stokes, illustrated by David Sossella (ages 8 – 12) series
If Ancient Rome is your preferred destination, you'll need your handy handbook close by to make sure y'all survive — which seems to be unlikely since, since equally the volume says, "Rome is an absolute deathtrap." Filled with tongue in cheek hilarity while besides beingness boldly informative about the historical topic! These are my new favorite history books.

Plants vs. Zombies by Paul Tobin and Ron Chan (ages viii – 12)series
Yes, in that location are zombies and kids with plants trying to kill the zombies (just like the video game) merely you'll be surprised how much irony and word play is in this story.

Tales of a Fourth Course Nothing by Judy Blume (ages 8 – 12)serial
This has been a archetype humorous book, one that has entertained kids for years and years reading how fed up Peter is of his three-yr-old niggling blood brother. How tin he survive his pest of a blood brother and fourth class?

The Croc Ate My Homework past Stephan Pastis (ages 8 – 12)series
This drawing book is so funny I can inappreciably stand it.My kids LOVED this book. Information technology's from the writer of theTimmy Failure books and thePearls Before Swine comic strip which curated especially for younger readers. The crocs are not the smartest and their stupidity volition keep yous thoroughly entertained. You'll be sharing page after page with your family, friends, and neighbors.

Wayside School by Louis Sachar (ages 8 – 12)serial
Onetime schoolhouse humor at information technology'southward all-time! These side-splitting books describe a wacky school with crazy teachers and even crazier events.(Run into this on the best volume serial for quaternary class list.)

Timmy Failure by Stephan Pastis (ages 8 – 12) series
Timmy is a clueless detective with a polar bear sidekick. Their adventures volition make your reader laugh out loud!(See too: all-time book series for 4th class list.)

The Twits past Roald Dahl (ages 8 – 12)
In the typical nighttime humor of Dahl, the Twits are hateful and awful and we can't help but crack up at every bad thing that comes there mode. *ALL Roald Dahl books are weirdly funny. See a complete Roald Dahl book list and printable booklet hither.*

Abdomen Up by Stuart Gibbsseries
Was the FunJungle's hippo murdered? Teddy and Summertime recall so. Mystery, chance, and humor will go along your readers on the border of their seats in this unique story with quirky characters. (Also on the best books for fifth graders list)

Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Virtually True Stories of Growing upwardly Scieszka by Jon Scieszka
Growing upward Scieszka is a WILD fourth dimension and will crack y'all upward with fantastic, humorous writing.

Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Raina shares her growing upwardly stories with humor and astonishing art in the books:Smile, Sisters, and Drama. My daughter read Sisters four times the kickoff week she owned information technology; they're excellent books and quite addictive. Boxed set here. (Encounter this on best books for 5th graders list.)

The Worst Class Trip Ever by Dave Barry (ages 8 – 12)series
Hilarious. Of course. While on a form trip to Washington D.C., Wyatt and his best friend, Matt, are positive they've discovered a plot to blow up the White House. Wyatt's crush, Suzanna, helps the friends brand a plan, and equally you can imagine, disaster and humour strike every bit they effort to stop the bombing.

Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger (ages 8 – 12) series
A funny merely poignant story of middle-school angst and discovery! Unpopular Dwight can make origami Star Wars characters. When his boob of Yoda comes to life, just like Yoda, the origami Yoda is wise and helpful during the many trials of sixth grade.

Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai
Pie in the Sky is an insightful, funny, and poignant look at the struggles of immigrating to a new state (Commonwealth of australia) and the difficulties of learning English language forth with growing up and grieving the loss of a male parent. Jingwen's observations and wit make him a likable principal graphic symbol and the illustrations capture the depth and flavors of his experiences. He likens learning English to becoming human. Because a big function of his life centers around baking cakes from growing up in a bakery and blistering with his papa, later schoolhouse with his brother, he bakes the cakes that his father wanted to include at his dream Pie in the Heaven bakery. (Even though it's against his mother'due south rules.)

The Wishmakers past Tyler Whitesides (ages nine – 12) series
If yous like goofy stories with magic and adventure, you're going to love this story. It'due south about a foster kid named Ace who opens a peanut butter jar only to release a genie named Ridge. Ridge tells Ace that Ace is a Wishmaker and that he must complete a mission in seven days OR ELSE all dogs and cats will turn into zombies … and destroy mankind. So begins a wild quest across America. And fifty-fifty though Ace has unlimited wishes, every wish has a (usually weird) effect.

The Jolly Regina: The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Jen Hill series
Even earlier their parents disappeared, Jaundice and Kale Bland loathed excitement and hazard. But their deadening existence is rudely disrupted when they are kidnapped by all-female person pirates. Who would have thought they could arrange to pirate life, search for their long-lost pirate parents, and return home with the exact same desire for tedious equally when they left? Funny and very entertaining!

The Tapper Twins Go to War (with each other) by Geoff Rodkey (ages 8 – 12) serial
What I love almost this funny book is the true-to-life delineation of the twins. As the pair seeks revenge upon each other, they feel justified and sort of guilty at the same fourth dimension. (Of class, this doesn't cease either of them though.) The interjecting texts between the parents, mostly unsure of how to handle parenting these twins perfectly balance our view of the family. Also, it's written in interviews, text letters, photos, handwritten additions, and screenshots which is appealing to our kids who live with these styles of communications every day.

The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom past Christopher Healy, illustrated by Todd Harris (ages seven – 10) series
The princes in the fairy tales aren't as famous as their princesses merely in this story, information technology'southward all about them! Kicked out of their castles, these princes plow from bumbling idiots into heroes and save their kingdoms with hilarity and adventure!

The Ophidian's Secret past Sayantani Dasgupta (ages 8 – 12) series
This story pulls y'all in from the outset page. Kiranmala discovers on her twelfth birthday that she's a princess from another realm and her parents are trapped in a black hole-type place. Only there's a lot more she'll larn — like who her real parents are (yikes!) and that demons can exist your friends. The prince'due south demon grandma, Ai-Ma, is my FAVORITE grapheme. She says things like "Be good, sweet beetle-dung toadstools." Okay, Kiranmala's parents are super awesome, too. You'll honey every second of this entertaining, Indian mythology adventure.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
Laugh-out-loud funny! This is what happens when the worst family in the town gets cast in the Christmas pageant at church building. What makes it even funnier is that the Heardmans have never heard the Christmas story before so their interpretations are non quite spot on…

The Final Final Twenty-four hours of Summer by Lamar Giles, illustrated past Dapo Adeola
If you lot're a fan of wild and wacky stories, this is the book for you. Cousins Otto and Sheed accidentally stop fourth dimension, freezing all the people in the town. Mostly. Because a sinister Mr. Flux on a gigantic fauna can move well-nigh as can all the people related to time like A.M. and P.G.and Father Time. Throw in some unexpected plot twists and excellent writing and information technology adds upwards to a delightful chance that just proves you should exist careful what you wish for… While this isn't totally realistic fiction because it's well, magical realism, information technology is a fun summer vacation-type of take a chance worth including on this list.

Wink by Rob Harrell
I highly recommend this funny, standout cancer story based on the author'southward own life. When Ross is diagnosed with a rare kind of tumor, he immediately starts radiations treatment. Schoolhouse becomes pretty challenging because his heart drips goop and his hair starts falling out in clumps– amongst other things he makes comedic with cartoon drawings. A goofy, kind-hearted radiation tech gets Ross interested in culling punk music, and in order to impress a daughter, Ross asks the tech for guitar lessons. Turns out, the guitar and his new music, aid Ross express his frustrations and find joy again, leading to some surprising results — like a new, unexpected friend. (Note: There are a few bad words.)

A Whole Nother Story past Cuthbert Soup (ages 8 – 12) series
Mr. Cheeseman, his three relatively odour-free children, a psychic hairless dog, and a sock puppet named Steve are on the run. Why? Because Mr. Cheeseman invented a time motorcar, of course. Now they're being chased past international super spies, pinnacle-clandestine government agents, and a genius monkey. Dr. Cuthbert Soup, the head of the Center of Unsolicited Advice, narrates this wild adventure. (Run into this too on the all-time chapter books for 6th graders list.)

Shoe Wars past Liz Pichon
Ruby and Bear'due south dad is a gentle shoe inventor in the Shoebox neighborhood of Shoe Boondocks who works for the evil Wendy Wedge. He'south just perfected a flying shoe design and plans to enter it in the prestigious Gold Shoe Competition. Simply, Wendy gets discussion of these shoes she plans to steal them for herself…or put their dad in jail. It'southward up to Ruby and Carry to outwit Wendy and her nasty son, fix the flying shoes, rescue their dad, and win the contest.

The Great Treehouse War by Lisa Graff
When Winnie's parents divorce, they go obsessed with dividing everything upwards every bit and outdoing each other. Then, to go far fair Winnie spends three days each calendar week with each parent. Wednesdays she spends by herself in a treehouse. And Winnie loves this pause from her crazy parents. And so, when she learns she's in danger of flunking fifth class, she decides to stay in her treehouse until her parents stop their competing madness. Soon her schoolhouse friends join her with their ain parental demands. This is a fun-filled, entertaining story with middle!

Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans! past Gary Northfield
Zebra and his young man African savanna animals are captured and forced to fight in the Roman Colosseum. The animal characters are lovably wacky, the action is comedic, and the drawing illustrations are perfect. You might fifty-fifty learn a fleck of Roman history while you're reading! Great for everyone only peculiarly reluctant readers who dear funny books.

Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie Due south. Tolan series
The artistic Applewhite family offers to homeschool Jake after he's expelled from even so another schoolhouse. Jake moves in with this unusual family to attend their Creative Academy but clashes with E.D., 1 of the not-so-creative children. Quirky and funny.

A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (ages seven+)
Silverstein's poems ever delight young readers with silliness and sense of humor. A must-own!

Funny Girl: Funniest. Stories. Ever. by Betsy Bird (ages 8 – 12)
I chuckled through most of these funny short stories — especially Deborah Underwood'south story that connected throughout the book about a dog and true cat advice writers. Hilarious! Funny stories from award-winning and bestselling authors including Cece Bell, Sophie Blackall, Libba Bray, Shannon Hale, Lisa Graff, and Raina Telgemeier.