We love books that make us laugh! They are so engaging for children of all ages, and especially beginning and reluctant readers. So today I have bundled together a collection of funny books for kids – these picture books are guaranteed to make you (and your kids!) laugh out loud.
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Funny Books for Kids
The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems
In this addition to the popular “Pigeon” series, the Pigeon needs a bath. However, he doesn’t want to take a bath, and he tries to convince the reader that it isn’t necessary. Kids and parents alike will find the humor in the story, as well as recognizing a familiar conversation that may happen in their own homes a lot!
The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak
Who would think that a picture book with no pictures could be so funny? This hilarious book starts out by admitting that a book without any pictures may seem boring, but it soon shows the reader that words can be powerful and funny all on their own. Kids will love making parents read the sometimes nonsensical words in this book over and over again.
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
This hilarious anthology of poetry and illustrations introduce young kids to poetry in a funny and imaginative way. Silverstein uses a variety of poetry styles and incredibly creative characters which kids will will enjoy. The simple black and white illustrations that accompany the poems bring the hilarity of the poems to life.
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
Duncan just wants to color a picture, but his crayons have gone on strike. This funny tale is told through letters that the individual crayons have written to Duncan, outlining their complaints. The illustrations are childlike in nature, and kids will enjoy the funny reasons that the crayons are upset.
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
When it comes to tacos, dragons love all kinds! But dragons don’t love spicy salsa. When the little kid in the story accidentally serves spicy salsa to the dragons at his taco party, trouble erupts.
Stuck by Oliver Jeffers
When a little boy named Floyd gets his kite stuck in a tree, he decides to throw his shoe at it to knock it down. After his shoe gets stuck as well, he continues finding bigger items to throw up in the tree to try to get the previous items back. Kids will laugh out loud at the ridiculously large items that he throws into the tree, as well as the funny ending.
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Bathe the Cat by Alice McGinty
It’s cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of mopping the floor or feeding the fish, the family is soon busy rocking the rug, vacuuming the lawn, and sweeping the dishes. Bouncy rhyme carries the story headlong into the growing hilarity, until finally Dad restores some kind of order—but will the cat avoid getting his whiskers wet?
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
This is the diary . . . of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not that different from you or me: He lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn’t have legs, he just can’t do the hokey pokey — no matter how hard he tries. Oh, and his head looks a lot like his rear end.
What are some funny books for kids that are popular in your classroom?
Free Picture Book List
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