Easy and Fun Kids Books to Read on My Computer
Then many kids, reluctant readers included, become enthusiastic when they read funny books. Who doesn't love to express joy and giggle through a story, right?
And in my opinion, whatsoever volume that gets a child to read — to do reading — is Skillful. Practise makes progress. (Plus, they won't be reading Helm Underpants forever!)
We've been reading the Wayside School stories at bedtime — and sometimes I get to laughing then much that I tin can't keep reading.
Kids enjoy stories that brand them laugh. Plus, we need to laugh, too, it's scientifically proven. 🙂
This ways that funny stories are a nifty style to go kids engaged in a story, peculiarly reluctant readers.
Here'south a huge list of kids' favorite funny chapter books; books for growing readers ages six to sixteen.
I've indicated the age range for each book and marked if it's a series. Because series are the All-time! Once you lot like the first book, you tin can proceed reading books in the series.
Become to FUNNY PICTURE BOOKS if you have children under age six. Or pick some funny books from this list and encourage your child to read the one that looks the silliest.
Happy reading!!
Funny Books for Kids
Showtime Chapter Books for Kids Ages half-dozen – 9
Narwhal Unicorn of the Bounding main by Ben Clanton (ages 6 – viii) series
Narwhal is exuberant to encounter Jellyfish, his new imaginary friend who is imagining Narwhal, too. You'll honey their carefree adventures — forming a pod, having parties, eating waffles, and imagining. This is a experience-proficient friendship adventure told in graphic (cartoon) format that kids dear! (Next in the series: Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt.)
Nugget and Hot Dog by Jason Tharp (ages half-dozen – ix)
Perfect for readers who like silliness, puns, and good conquering evil, this is the story of 2 friends, Dog and Nugget, who live in Gastropolis and start a kindness guild to fight evil like the dastardly Dijon Mustard. (Notation: This volume reads more than like a beginning chapter book than an early reader because of the circuitous vocabulary so even though it says Level 2, I disagree with the leveling.)
Kung Prisoner of war Chicken Let'due south Get Groovy! past Cyndi Marko (ages 6 – 9) serial
Gordon Blue, an ordinary second-grade chicken, accidentally adult superpowers in his uncle's laboratory. (It happens.) When chickens outset losing their feathers all in i POOF!, it's up to Gordon, aka. Kung Pow Chicken, and his little brother, Egg Drop, to solve this catastrophe before everyone in town ends up feather-less. It'due south funny, easy-to-read, and an entertaining story.
All Paws on Deck (Haggis and Tank Unleashed #i) by Jessica Young (series)
In a give-and-take: HILARIOUS! These two dog friends with opposite personalities (and intelligence) sail on a fun and silly pirate risk. You will fall in love with Tank and Haggis.
Bird and Squirrelon Iceby James Burks (ages 6 – 9)series
Okay, this is my new favorite early graphic novel series– it'due south absolutely hysterical! The friends crash land in the Penguin world where Bird is dubbed the "Chosen One" –meant to salvage the penguins from the Great Whale. And information technology goes to his head. Until he realizes he's about to exist sacrificed… (run into too: best chapter book serial for 2nd graders)
Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon (ages 6 – 9)series
Dory is one of my favorite book characters because her imagination is THE BEST! She has three imaginary friends: 1 monster friend, one fairy godmother that'due south actually non a lady, and one bad lady nemesis. This book is totally hilarious and you'll love the child-like illustrations — it's a favorite chapter book series for 2nd graders. Run into all the Dory books here. (See too: best affiliate book series for 2nd graders)
Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell by Melanie Watt (ages 6 – 10)
Scaredy Squirrel has many fears and therefore, elaborate coping strategies. In the showtime story, the scariest affair of all is an ambrosial pom-pom-tailed creature. Maybe he tin simply play expressionless?! In the second story, his pizza gets delivered to the wrong spot under his tree — his solution to not affect the basis involves stilts, a t-king grabber tool, and the fail-safe option of playing dead. But that fluffy-tailed bunny gets his pizza and helpfully sets it where Scaredy Squirrel tin can become it! NOW what volition he practise? (Consider all his options and bravely make a new friend!)
The Sleepover and Other Stories (Fox + Chick) by Sergio Ruzzier
The Pull a fast one on & Chick series continues with another very funny book of stories illustrated with cartoon panels and dialogue bubbles near two best friends, Fox and Chick, each who has very different personalities which are totally lovable. Fox is serious and kind while Chick is goofy and playful. In this group of stories, they take a sleepover where Chick is scared of kangaroos but needs his stuffed kangaroo to sleep. Play a joke on is puzzled by this. In another story, Chick asks Fox for a surprise birthday party — which is hilarious because it turns out that it'south not even Chick's birthday.
Baloney and Friends Going Upwardly! by Greg Pizzoli (ages half dozen – 9) series
Another hilarious graphic novel for growing readers about a group of friends with singled-out personalities. From writing a theme vocal to sleepovers to thinking deep thoughts, this book of stories showcases characters you can't assistance but dear including Baloney the squealer, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the equus caballus, and Krabbit the rabbit. Plus, read directions for cartoon the characters with emotions in the back.
The Bad Guys #1by Aaron Blabey (ages half-dozen – 8) series
A twist on the adept vs. bad theme… Mr. Wolf invites other "bad guys" to a coming together with hopes they will join him in being "skillful". Lots of drawings and minimal text make this a pop choice for first and second-class readers who like irony and potty humor. (Run into besides: all-time chapter book series for 2nd graders)
Cat Kid Comic Gild by Dav Pilkey (ages 7 – 10) serial
My writing instructor'due south heart adores this book nigh encouraging kids to write their own comics! Plus, information technology'south totally hilarious. True cat Child teaches a grade for the tadpoles well-nigh making your own comic books…which doesn't go well until the tadpoles get excited almost failure and get started writing and drawing. If you lot similar a lot of silliness (including potty humor) with not bad messages about writing, inventiveness, and persistence, read this volume next.
Pizazz past Sophy Henn (ages vii – 10)
Illustrated with cartoons and fun fonts, this superhero story is perfect for eight – ten-year-olds transitioning into middle class! Our grumbly heroine is actually named Pizazz. Not only is her name embarrassing, she's embarrassed about her superpower–which she won't tell us about. Besides, Pizazz hates how her superhero duties of saving the earth come at most inconvenient times AND fifty-fifty if she's tired, she still has to become to school! (So not fair.) At school, she is assigned the job of eco monitor which she dislikes until a classmate named Ivy helps her see that they might be able to save the park…without superhero powers. 100% fun, relatable, and entertaining.
Cranky Craven by 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 sense of humour show our new friends, Worm and Cranky Chicken, working together to figure out how to be best-feathered friends –fifty-fifty though Worm doesn't take feathers. Humor and eye — this is a delightful graphic novel that is certain to exist a new favorite.
Banana Trick and the Underground Sour Society by James Kochalka (ages 7 – x) serial
If you're about 7-years-old and like very weird and wild stories that ONLY make sense to kids, I must innovate you to Banana Fox. It's totally ridiculous humor (not potty sense of humour) that hits the right spots for so many kids. Assistant Fox is quite a character whose goofy antics to finish the Cloak-and-dagger Sour Society will keep you lot laughing the entire manner through this book
Hound Heroes: Beware the Hook
past Todd H. Doodler, illustrated by Todd Goldman (ages 7 – x) series
Get prepare for a new SILLY graphic novel for your beginning 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 but none of the dogs have their powers seriously at outset because they're likewise busy wreaking havoc and goofing around. Until…the evil kitties Have OVER THE City!! Can the Hound Heroes salvage the solar day?
Donut Feed the Squirrels past Mika Song (ages 7 – 10)
Norma and Belly are squirrel friends who really, actually want a donut. Can they work together, sneak in a food truck, and have the biggest always donut party ever? Minimal text, plenty of silliness, and a lovely surprise catastrophe!
Come across Mo and Jo: The Boulder Brothers past Sarah Lynn, illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (ages 7 – x)
If your child likes to express joy, they'll love these silly stories about two adventurous cave boys. Readers volition find a combination of comic bubble dialogue and narrative text. For instance, "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 information technology works.
Real Pigeons Fight Crime past Ben Wood (ages vii – 10) serial
In the first of three silly stories, Stone Dove is a crime-fighting pigeon who helps Grandpouter and the other park pigeons solve the problem of the vanishing bread crumbs. Hilarious disguises, charming illustrations, quirky characters, and funny mysteries, this is an entertaining romp that is certain to entice even the about reluctant of readers.
Monday into the Cave of Thieves (Total Commotion #1) by Ralph Lazar (ages 7 – 10) series
Wild and quirky, this un-put-downable risk filled with illustrations is perfect for you if you like good vs. evil adventures where kid power saves the mean solar day! Dash Candoo'due south Monday is 1 crazy adventure after another with Devil True cat attacks, a quadcycle pursuit, a math grade secret tunnel, stolen perfume, and then much more. I'm a large fan of this exciting, readable new chapter book and look forward to more than books in the entertaining new series. (P.South. And it's funny with cipher potty humor!)
Louie Lets Loose! (Unicorn in the Metropolis #1) by Rachel Hamilton, illustrated past Oscar Armelles (ages seven – 10) series
Louie arrives in New York to exist a superstar in a performing arts school. His hilarious cluelessness is the kind of humor that kids love because it's paired with a 18-carat, caring eye. In this delightful first run a risk, Louie and his friends help heighten coin for his faun friend'south glasses while getting customers for his favorite identify — the Sunshine Sparkle Grit Buffet.
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 book, two ghost siblings adopt a cat, become to the beach, play baseball, and more. Silliness abounds in the stories but their heartwarming relationships steal the show.
Blue, Barry, & Pancakes by Dan & Jason (ages vii – 10)
This graphic novel take chances begins with a embankment ball. Blue the worm doesn't want to share the beach ball with Barry and Pancakes because of what inevitably happens– they lose it. (Well, it's swallowed by a whale.) The misadventures go on a lightheaded crusade & result story, where ane disaster leads to another even into outer space and a volcano merely ends with a sweet celebration of friendship.
Bots #5: A Tale of 2 Classrooms by Russ Bolts, illustrated past Jay Cooper (ages 7 – 9) series
The Bot serial is funny, adventurous, and engaging to read with comic panels and dialogue, I tin see why this beginning 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 think the badgers stole Stinkbomb's $20. (Because "BAD" is in the name badgers!) The siblings embark on the craziest of adventures including coming together Male monarch Toothbrush Weasel. Bask the spontaneous singing virtually jam, bodily bad badgers, and a very helpful shopping cart. If you like quirky stories, this book is for y'all.
Hamster Princess Harriet the Invincible by Ursula Vernon (ages half-dozen – 9) series
What a HILARIOUS remix of Sleeping Beauty. In this crawly retelling, the princess realizes she can't dice until she's 12 and so therefore, she must be INVINCIBLE!! (All of the books in this series are express joy-out-loud funny.) Gauge what she does because of her invincibility? Everything dangerous, of class. Until her 12th birthday arrives… Dearest this series.
Stick Dog by Tom Watson (ages 7 – 10) series
Stick Domestic dog is hilarious. Why is he called Stick Dog? Considering our author/narrator tin't draw. And likewise, 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 Fat Zombie Goldfish by Mo O'Hara (ages vii – ten)series
Hysterical and totally conceivable (non) if your goldfish dies and you bring him back to life but it doesn't work because he becomes a zombie fish. Now that he's a zombie, he tin mesmerize you with his powerful eyes and you'll practice anything he wants. Watch out!
Bad Kitty: Puppy's Big Day by Nick Bruel (ages 7 – 10)serial
A Kid-FAVORITE and 1 of mine, too!! It's delightful to read a series where every book is consistently expert. Bad Kitty is angry so Puppy calls for help–Uncle Murry comes to the rescue! Simply Uncle Murry gets into trouble when he takes Puppy out of the business firm –without a ternion, or a poop purse, or a license! Insert sarcastic messages of cat awesomeness from you-know-who and inventive new canine characters at the pound, and you have the perfect story for starting time readers. (See also: best book series for tertiary graders)
Get to Work, Hercules! (Myth-O-Mania)
This book got us hooked on the Myth-O-Mania series. It's and then hilarious! Hades narrates the TRUE stories of the Greek Myths with panache and sarcasm. (Apparently, his younger brother Zeus is a big fat liar and edited all the myths to brand himself look good.) In this story, Hades watches over his young, not-also-smart nephew, Hercules whom Hera has it out for.
Captain Awesome by Stan Kirby (ages half dozen – 9)serial
Can Eugene aka. Captain Awesome, save the town from villains without revealing his secret identity? Totally funny — and a great action-packed adventure.
Giants Beware!
Claudette is a dragon-slaying, mischievous girl who tricks her little brother and her best friend (a princess) into questing to impale the dragon. (Don't worry, there'due south no actual dragon killing.) It's a delightful graphic novel, I loved every second of it. I just gave it to a 3rd grader reluctant reader and his mom said he's already on his third time through. 🙂
Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere by Elise Gravel (ages vii – 10)series
If you like kooky books, this book fits the bill. Olga finds an unusual, unknown fauna whom she names "MEH" after the audio that it makes. She uses her deductive reasoning to figure out what information technology is (something new!) and what information technology likes to eat (olives)! But what volition she practice when Meh disappears? Here'south what I love virtually this book… One, the illustrations stone! 2, the narrator's voice is believable and funny. Three, the plot includes mean girls who aren't and so mean after all.
Mr. Pants Slacks, Photographic camera, Activeness! by Scott McCormick, illustrated by R. H. Lazzell (ages 6 – 9)series
Mr. Pants gets to infringe his mom's video photographic 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! 
A hilarious graphic novel book series about Mal, a young inventor, and his best sidekick, his canis familiaris Chad. Perfect for growing readers who love adventure and laughing.
Monkey Me and the New Neighbor past Timothy Roland (ages 6 – 9)series
Clyde turns into a mischievous monkey when he gets excited which ends up existence a big disaster when he'south in schoolhouse. To make matters worse, his principal moves NEXT DOOR. How will he hide his monkey-ness now? Then, he sees his new neighbor's house existence burglarized. Maybe his monkey self tin can assist stop the robbers!?
The Dragonsitter past Josh Lacey illustrated past Garry Parsons (ages 6 – viii)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 devastation which all are the subjects of Edward's messages 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 mind? Will the chocolate piece of work?
Dragon Slayer'south Academy by Kate McMullan (ages six – 9) series
This is a delightfully funny 20-volume 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 gamble and disguised as a boy. The hapless and greedy schoolhouse director sends his students to kill the dragons and steal their gold. In gild to kill the dragons the students must find figure out the dragon's weakness – in the first book, the kids acquire that it'south bad knock-knock jokes that make the dragon explode!
The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey (ages 6 – 9)series
A KID FAVORITE. (Not particularly a favorite of mine simply . . . ) Mischievous friends George and Harold hypnotize their school principal so he believes he'south a comic volume superhero, Captain Underpants, who chases bad guys in his underwear. I don't particularly bask these books but I know a kazillion boys who call back these are the BEST, FUNNIEST books ever.
Pug Pals Two's a Crowd by Flora Ahn (ages 6 – ix) series
Sunny's whole life is turned upside down when her owner brings home a new sister, Rosy. It'southward hard to share her owner'southward time, and especially difficult to share her toys. Adorable illustrations show these personality-filled pugs who eventually develop a solid sis bail while looking for Sunny's lost Mr. Bunny toy. The text is quite simple.
Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo (ages 6 – 9) series
Mercy lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. They feed her buttered toast and have her for drives in their convertible. 1 night, Mercy gets scared and decides to sleep with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Tin can you imagine what happens next? Hilarious and quirky, this is a silly serial filled with many amazing adventures.
Gooney Bird Dark-green past Lois Lowry (ages 6 – nine) serial
1 of the most underrated books and so, and then funny. It's an absolutely charming story that reminds me a picayune of Junie B. Jones but without the naughtiness or sass. Gooney Bird is a very unique student who is unlike anyone else. (And non but because she wears pajamas and tutus to school.) Her developed-similar confidence and seemingly made-up life stories enthrall the unabridged class (fifty-fifty the teacher) but as Gooney Bird says, she merely tells absolutely truthful stories. Simply how can these incredible stories be truthful? You'll see… (Teachers, you will totally crack up with the realistic portrayal of the kids in this classroom.)
Franny Thou. Steinby Jim Benton (ages vii – 9)series
Franny is a misunderstood mad scientist. Y'all'll love these wacky and express mirth-out-loud adventures about Franny's scientific experiments gone wrong.
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book one: A Scare of a Dare past Herobrine Books (ages half-dozen – 10) series
Short sentences with witty observations on life from the perspective of a Minecraft zombie will crack you up. I was surprised that this was such an entertaining, funny read. Zip scary. Just fun. Especially for Minecraft enthusiasts. (These are free on Kindle for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.)
Doodle Adventures: The Search for Slimy Space Slugs! by Mike Lowery (ages eight – 11) series
A space-adventure plot narrated past the hilarious Carl the Duck that invites YOU, the reader, to find the missing priceless artifact requiring bravery, heroism, anddrawing. Yes, drawing. Along the journey to remember the artifact from Captain Sleezoog (he'south a slug), you lot'll be tasked with doing your part. So draw a spacesuit, pack everything yous need, finalize the rocket design and go set up for adventure. Information technology may sound contrived but it'southward actually a fun, engaging chance that any kid, artist or not, volition beloved. Adjacent 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 hazard, the chickens are asked to investigate who has stolen the blue bird'due south house. And despite the chickens' disability to actually investigate anything, they do notice the culprit and a solution. Very entertaining!
Crime Biters: My Domestic dog Is Better Than Your Dog by Tommy Greenwald (ages 7 – 10)series
This is a funny commencement chapter volume near a boy who is convinced (rightly so?!) that his rescue dog is a offense-solving, vampire, genius!
Big Bad Detective Bureau by Bruce Unhurt (ages 6 – ix) serial
The Big Bad Wolf aka. Wolfgang is the only doubtable in the devastation of the Little Pigs house. And he doesn't have an excuse. But he didn't do information technology! He partners with the cheerful quaternary Little Sus scrofa, Ferkel, (who knew!?) to notice the real culprit. It'southward a humorous fairy-tale mash-upward.
Shivers! The Pirate Who'south Afraid of EVERYTHING by Annabeth Bondor-Stone & Connor White (ages half dozen – 9)series
Poor land-locked Shivers. He'southward terrified of everything, especially snails. But when his sea-faring family unit of pirates is captured, Shivers is their only promise for rescue. Luckily he meets the daring and adventurous Margo who gets them off of dry out state, teaches Shivers about sword fighting, and helps him detect and rescue his parents. This book is very comical and volition go on your kids thoroughly entertained.
Amelia Bedelia Means Concern past Herman Parish, illustrated by Lynne Avril (ages vii – 10) series
I've been enjoying these updated Amelia chapter books by the original author's son. In this silly story, Amelia looks for ways to earn money for a new wheel.
Lulu'south Mysterious Mission past Judith Viorst, illustrated by Kevin Cornell (ages 7 – 10)series
Don't yous just beloved our piffling stinker of a heroine? The quirky narrator warns us Right AWAY that at that place may or may not even exist a mysterious mission, that the story actually about Lulu'south babysitter. And, indeed, information technology is almost the all-time babysitter in the world, a trained professional, who is good with trouble children similar our Lulu. Hilarious and entertaining!
Roscoe Riley Rules: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs past Katherine Applegate (ages six – nine) series
This is the first book in the series of the innocent but funny misadventures of Roscoe Riley. As you'll learn, it is those misadventures that lead to Roscoe's all-encompassing list of rules for his ain behavior. (Which might exist common sense to united states of america, but they aren't to Roscoe. At least not until afterward the fact.) In this story, Roscoe wants to assistance his instructor with his unruly classmates during their school performance. His idea to assist is super gluing kids to chairs and bug headbands onto heads! Needless to say, this latest disaster leads to more rules.
Frankie Pickle by Eric Wight (ages seven – x)serial
Your kids will totally relate to this imaginative boy whose wild adventures are written in comic form and awesome. For example, instead of cleaning his room, Frankie becomes an explorer in the jungle.
The Misadventures of Salem Hyde Spelling Problem by Frank Cammuso (ages 7 – ten)serial
Salem Hyde is an impulsive but very beautiful piffling witch who gets confused betwixt spelling words and casting spells. Information technology's like Calvin turned witch and female person. Fantastic!
They Didn't Teach This in Worm Schoolhouse: 1 Worm's Tale of Survival past Simone Lia (ages 7 – 10)
I LOVED the wry humour in this start, hilarious affiliate book. It pairs two of the most unlikely of traveling companions together– a worm and a bird. The bird, Laurence, thinks he'southward a flamingo and wants to journey to Lake Nakuru National Park where the other flamingos live. The worm, Marcus, as well worrying he's almost to exist breakfast, thinks that Laurence looks like a chicken. What exercise you the reader retrieve? Never the less, in hopes that Laurence WON'T eat him for breakfast, Marcus offers to assist Laurence navigate to Lake Nakuru. As they travel "the earth", the two develop an unexpected, lovely friendship.
Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon (ages 7 – ten)serial
Hysterical! I couldn't stop laughing! Danny Dragonbreath and his best friend, Wendell, always seem to be headed for disaster. You'll love the comic illustrations throughout the narrative text. Great characters and plots brand this series hard to put down. (see besides: best book series for third graders)
Dolphin Girl Trouble in Pizza Paradise by Zach Smith (ages 7 – 10)
This hilarious story is about the weird and ridiculous antics of an unusual superhero, baroque villains, and the Pizza Paradise restaurant. Dolphin daughter uses her echolocation to learn Bounding main Moo-cow'south evil plot. She recruits her friend Keith who becomes Otter Boy to help her thwart Sea Moo-cow's nefarious plan to turn Pizza Paradise customers into zombies and have over the restaurant. Gasp! So evil. What a silly adventure!
Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1 by Jim Benton (ages 6 – 10)
If yous like kooky stories, playful characters, and random facts, this beginning graphic novel for ages 6 to 10 is a hilarious and informative reading experience. Jop and Blip ponder topics like farts, words that begin with silent letters, perspective, dragons, and more — and as they discuss, you'll acquire a matter or x.
Lucy & Andy Neanderthal by Jeffrey Brown (ages seven – 10) serial
Little funny stories nigh the life of a Neanderthal family are intermixed with factual information most the actual history — hunting practices, size of large cats, that sort of thing — in this graphic novel from the author of the Jedi Academy series.
Dying to Come across You lot 43 Cemetary Road by Kate Klise, illustrated by Thousand. Sarah Klise (ages 7 – 10) series
The 43 Old Cemetery Road early on reader serial is a punny hazard with a kid, a cat, and a grumpy ghost written in really cool writing style of messages, emails, newspaper clippings, jokes, and more. These chapter books are addictive!
Nanny Piggins and the Runaway King of beasts by R. A. Spratt, illustrated by Dan Santat (ages 7 – 10) serial
This quirky adventure is about a dad who detests his children and tries to become rid of them (to Nicaragua in this instance) but their astonishing nanny (who is a pig) ever figures out how to outsmart the dad. I dearest Nanny Piggins!
Galactic Hot Dogs: Cosmoe'southward Wiener Getaway by Max Brallier, illustrated past Rachel Maguire and Nichole Kelley (ages seven – x) series
This funny book for kids is filled with not-stop action and danger, potty humor, space adventures, zombie aliens, mutant worm wrestling, a misunderstood evil princess, skillful 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 assertion marks!!!! I see what kids are loving now — and see why it'south a recent favorite for and so many kids. Book 2, The Weiner Strikes Back is as well out now, too. (run across also: all-time book series for 3rd graders)
Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors (ages vii – 10) series
Domestic dog owners volition nod along with the ADHD stream of witting 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 business firm instead of his ain "habitat." The two pets point of views prove a newly blended family which Gizmo's retainer/possessor, Elliot, is non happy about. Selfors skillfully addresses this family in transition through the humorous lens of the two pets.
Einstein The Grade Hamster by Janet Tashjian, illustrated by Jake Tashjian (ages 6 – ix) series
Einstein, similar his namesake, is super smart. His dream is to host a game prove for the grade but since he's a hamster, that's a trouble. Only i pupil, Ned, tin can actually hear Einstein talking. Will Ned assist Einstein go his large risk while the teacher naps? Filled with awesome cartoon-similar illustrations, hilarity, and trivia, this is sure to be a hit with outset readers. As well, see the other book in the series: Einstein the Class Hamster and the Very Real Game Prove.
Lunch Lady by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (ages seven – 10)series
If y'all oasis't read these addictive and hilarious graphic novels, they are a must — anyone who has eaten lunch in school will appreciate the humor.
The Perilous Princess Plot (Buckle and Squash) by Sarah Courtauld (ages 7 – 10)series
Very sarcastic and funny humour volition keep you entertained throughout this volume nigh a silly sister obsessed with princes and her more steady sister who rescues her from a kidnapping plot. As well, the nifty illustrations will help beginning readers enjoy this beginning chapter book.
Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary (ages vi – ix)series
Ramona isn't trying to be a pest, she's just a bit mischievous. You'll cleft up at her hilarious misadventures.
Middle Grade Chapter Books for Kids Ages ix – 12
The Beast and the Bethany by Jack Meggitt-Phillips, illustrated by Isabelle Follath (ages 8 – 12) series
If you like illustrated books that make y'all laugh, don't miss this entertaining fantasy. Ebenezer, a human being over 500 years old, is kept alive by a monstrous Beast who gives him youth cream in return for exotic foods…and now the Beast wants to eat a child. Still wanting to exist youthful, Ebenezer adopts the rudest girl at a local orphanage, Bethany, and begins to fatten her up. She is horrid for a while until she's non…and Ebenezer feels and so bad that he confesses his evil program. Together, discover a solution to become rid of the Beast and go a happy ending! (Or do they?)
The Diary of a Wimpy Child by Jeff Kinney (ages 8 – 12) serial
One of the most popular book series ever, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, shares the hilarious stories of Greg, in his ain words and drawings. Life in middle school is non easy. Greg's hither to show it. Box ready hither.(See this on the best book series for quaternary-grade list.)
Phoebe and Her Unicorn: A Heavenly Nostrils Chronicle by Dana Simpson (ages viii- 12) series
Sarcastic and hilarious, this is a laugh-out-loud comic volume story nearly a precocious young girl and her reluctant unicorn "best friend". (Meet too: best volume series for 4th grade list.)
Large Nate Welcome to My Worldby Lincoln Peirce (ages 8 – 12) serial
Nate's real-life adventures will keep your kids laughing from the first page to the terminal. These are great books for reluctant readers. Boxed set here. (Come across this on the best volume series for quaternary grade list.)
Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Skottie Young (ages 8 -12)
If y'all similar quirky humor, then this is your perfect volume. Because you lot will never believe what happens when the kids' father goes out to get more milk. He doesn't even go the milk but 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 past Laura Park (ages 8 – 12) series
Totally hilarious premise and fantastic writing! Rafe's goal in middle school is to break every single rule. You can imagine how his programme will go, correct? Filled with cartoon-like illustrations, this story is going to crack y'all upwards. (Encounter this also on the all-time chapter books for 6th graders listing.)
The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett and Jory John, illustrated past Kevin Cornell (ages 8 – 12)series
My girl read this outset and begged me to read it immediately. It'due south SUCH a funny book for kids (and series)! Plus, you can larn some valuable cow trivia in this offset story. Simply, information technology's mostly the hilarious adventure 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 24-hour interval off from schoolhouse. (Run across besides: all-time book serial for 4th class list.)
Anyone But Ivy Pocket past Caleb Krisp (ages 8 – 12) series
I read many parts out loud to my kids while I was reading this book — they were only so funny!! At present my kids are addicted to this serial, too. Quirky (actually quirky) just lovable Ivy'due south adventures involve a sinister ghost, a mystical jewel, and a surprising destiny. (Run into this book and more on best books for 5th graders list.)
Strubble Boondocks Squirrel Do Bad by Stephan Pastis (ages eight – 12)
Considering of her overprotective dad, Wendy the Wanderer is stuck inside all day, every twenty-four hours. Until her dad takes a trip and she gets an inattentive teenage bodyguard. Before her dad leaves, he reminds Wendy that fifty-fifty the smallest thing can have big consequences. And with that, you lot might exist able to predict that this story will be a pour of crusade and outcome commotion that is funny and also, poignant. Wendy's first small action is feeding Squirrley McSquirrel a surgery Mooshy drink. The result? Squirrely goes crazy effectually the boondocks and sets off a domino-like concatenation reaction of events that you couldn't predict and will keep you laughing out loud.
The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome by Jonathan Stokes, illustrated by David Sossella (ages 8 – 12) series
If Ancient Rome is your preferred destination, yous'll need your handy handbook close by to make sure you survive — which seems to be unlikely since, since as the book says, "Rome is an absolute deathtrap." Filled with tongue in cheek hilarity while also being boldly informative virtually the historical topic! These are my new favorite history books.
Plants vs. Zombies past Paul Tobin and Ron Chan (ages viii – 12)series
Yes, at that place are zombies and kids with plants trying to impale the zombies (only like the video game) only you lot'll be surprised how much irony and discussion play is in this story.
Tales of a 4th Grade Nil past Judy Blume (ages viii – 12)series
This has been a classic humorous book, one that has entertained kids for years and years reading how fed up Peter is of his three-year-old piffling brother. How tin can he survive his pest of a brother and fourth grade?
The Croc Ate My Homework past Stephan Pastis (ages 8 – 12)series
This drawing volume is and then funny I tin can hardly stand it.My kids LOVED this book. It'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 you thoroughly entertained. Yous'll be sharing page after page with your family unit, friends, and neighbors.
Wayside School by Louis Sachar (ages 8 – 12)serial
Old schoolhouse humor at it's best! These side-splitting books describe a wacky school with crazy teachers and even crazier events.(Come across this on the best volume serial for fourth form list.)
Timmy Failure by Stephan Pastis (ages 8 – 12) serial
Timmy is a clueless detective with a polar bear sidekick. Their adventures will brand your reader laugh out loud!(Encounter also: best volume serial for fourth grade list.)
The Twits by Roald Dahl (ages eight – 12)
In the typical nighttime humor of Dahl, the Twits are mean and atrocious and we tin't help but crack upward at every bad matter that comes there fashion. *ALL Roald Dahl books are weirdly funny. See a consummate Roald Dahl volume list and printable booklet here.*
Belly Up past Stuart Gibbsseries
Was the FunJungle's hippo murdered? Teddy and Summer call up so. Mystery, adventure, and humor will keep your readers on the border of their seats in this unique story with quirky characters. (Also on the best books for 5th graders list)
Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of Growing up Scieszka
Growing upwards Scieszka is a WILD time and will crack you up with fantastic, humorous writing.
Grinning by Raina Telgemeier
Raina shares her growing upwards stories with humor and amazing art in the books:Smile, Sisters, and Drama. My daughter read Sisters iv times the get-go week she owned it; they're excellent books and quite addictive. Boxed set here. (See this on best books for 5th graders list.)
The Worst Class Trip E'er by Dave Barry (ages 8 – 12)series
Hilarious. Of form. While on a class trip to Washington D.C., Wyatt and his best friend, Matt, are positive they've discovered a plot to blow up the White Firm. Wyatt'south trounce, Suzanna, helps the friends brand a plan, and as you tin can imagine, disaster and sense of humor strike equally they try to stop the bombing.
Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger (ages 8 – 12) series
A funny but poignant story of middle-school angst and discovery! Unpopular Dwight can brand origami Star Wars characters. When his boob of Yoda comes to life, but like Yoda, the origami Yoda is wise and helpful during the many trials of 6th grade.
Pie in the Heaven past Remy Lai
Pie in the Heaven is an insightful, funny, and poignant wait at the struggles of immigrating to a new country (Commonwealth of australia) and the difficulties of learning English forth with growing upwardly and grieving the loss of a father. Jingwen'due south observations and wit make him a likable main character and the illustrations capture the depth and flavors of his experiences. He likens learning English language to condign human. Considering a big part of his life centers around baking cakes from growing up in a bakery and baking with his papa, after school with his brother, he bakes the cakes that his father wanted to include at his dream Pie in the Heaven bakery. (Fifty-fifty though it's against his mother'southward rules.)
The Wishmakers past Tyler Whitesides (ages 9 – 12) series
If yous like goofy stories with magic and adventure, you're going to love this story. It's almost 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 consummate a mission in vii days OR ELSE all dogs and cats will plow into zombies … and destroy flesh. Then begins a wild quest across America. And even though Ace has unlimited wishes, every wish has a (usually weird) consequence.
The Jolly Regina: The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Jen Hill series
Even before their parents disappeared, Jaundice and Kale Bland loathed excitement and gamble. But their boring existence is rudely disrupted when they are kidnapped past all-female person pirates. Who would have thought they could adapt to pirate life, search for their long-lost pirate parents, and return home with the exact aforementioned desire for ho-hum every bit when they left? Funny and very entertaining!
The Tapper Twins Get to War (with each other) by Geoff Rodkey (ages viii – 12) series
What I love well-nigh this funny book is the true-to-life depiction of the twins. Equally the pair seeks revenge upon each other, they feel justified and sort of guilty at the same time. (Of grade, this doesn't stop 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'due south written in interviews, text messages, photos, handwritten additions, and screenshots which is appealing to our kids who alive with these styles of communications every 24-hour interval.
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom past Christopher Healy, illustrated by Todd Harris (ages 7 – 10) series
The princes in the fairy tales aren't as famous as their princesses only in this story, it's all about them! Kicked out of their castles, these princes plow from bumbling idiots into heroes and salve their kingdoms with hilarity and adventure!
The Serpent's Undercover by Sayantani Dasgupta (ages 8 – 12) series
This story pulls you in from the first folio. Kiranmala discovers on her 12th birthday that she'southward a princess from some other realm and her parents are trapped in a blackness hole-blazon place. But there's a lot more she'll learn — like who her existent parents are (yikes!) and that demons can be your friends. The prince's demon grandma, Ai-Ma, is my FAVORITE character. She says things like "Be good, sweet beetle-dung toadstools." Okay, Kiranmala'south parents are super awesome, too. You lot'll love every second of this entertaining, Indian mythology gamble.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Express joy-out-loud funny! This is what happens when the worst family in the boondocks gets cast in the Christmas pageant at church. What makes it even funnier is that the Heardmans have never heard the Christmas story before so their interpretations are not quite spot on…
The Last Last Day of Summertime by Lamar Giles, illustrated by Dapo Adeola
If you're a fan of wild and wacky stories, this is the book for you. Cousins Otto and Sheed accidentally stop time, freezing all the people in the town. Generally. Considering a sinister Mr. Flux on a gigantic beast tin move about as can all the people related to time like A.M. and P.Yard.and Male parent Time. Throw in some unexpected plot twists and excellent writing and it adds upward to a delightful adventure that just proves y'all should be careful what yous wish for… While this isn't totally realistic fiction because it's well, magical realism, it is a fun summer vacation-blazon of adventure worth including on this list.
Wink past Rob Harrell
I highly recommend this funny, standout cancer story based on the writer's ain life. When Ross is diagnosed with a rare kind of tumor, he immediately starts radiations treatment. School becomes pretty challenging because his eye drips goop and his hair starts falling out in clumps– among 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 girl, Ross asks the tech for guitar lessons. Turns out, the guitar and his new music, help Ross express his frustrations and find joy again, leading to some surprising results — like a new, unexpected friend. (Note: In that location are a few bad words.)
A Whole Nother Story 
Mr. Cheeseman, his three relatively scent-free children, a psychic hairless dog, and a sock boob named Steve are on the run. Why? Because Mr. Cheeseman invented a time machine, of class. Now they're existence chased by international super spies, top-hole-and-corner authorities agents, and a genius monkey. Dr. Cuthbert Soup, the head of the Center of Unsolicited Advice, narrates this wild run a risk. (See this as well on the best chapter books for 6th graders list.)
Shoe Wars by Liz Pichon
Scarlet and Deport's dad is a gentle shoe inventor in the Shoebox neighborhood of Shoe Town who works for the evil Wendy Wedge. He's just perfected a flight shoe design and plans to enter information technology in the prestigious Golden Shoe Competition. But, Wendy gets give-and-take of these shoes she plans to steal them for herself…or put their dad in jail. It's upwards to Crimson and Bear 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 become obsessed with dividing everything up as and outdoing each other. So, to get in off-white Winnie spends three days each calendar week with each parent. Wednesdays she spends by herself in a treehouse. And Winnie loves this break from her crazy parents. Then, when she learns she's in danger of flunking fifth grade, she decides to stay in her treehouse until her parents stop their competing madness. Presently her school friends join her with their own parental demands. This is a fun-filled, entertaining story with heart!
Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans! by Gary Northfield
Zebra and his fellow African savanna animals are captured and forced to fight in the Roman Colosseum. The fauna characters are lovably wacky, the activity is comedic, and the cartoon illustrations are perfect. Y'all might fifty-fifty learn a bit of Roman history while you're reading! Great for everyone but especially reluctant readers who love funny books.
Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie S. Tolan series
The artistic Applewhite family unit offers to homeschool Jake afterward he'due south expelled from yet another school. Jake moves in with this unusual family to attend their Artistic University merely clashes with E.D., one of the not-so-artistic children. Quirky and funny.
A Calorie-free in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (ages 7+)
Silverstein's poems e'er delight young readers with silliness and humor. A must-own!
Funny Daughter: Funniest. Stories. Ever. past Betsy Bird (ages viii – 12)
I chuckled through most of these funny brusque stories — especially Deborah Underwood's story that connected throughout the book about a canis familiaris and cat advice writers. Hilarious! Funny stories from honor-winning and bestselling authors including Cece Bell, Sophie Blackall, Libba Bray, Shannon Unhurt, Lisa Graff, and Raina Telgemeier.
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