Picture Books Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow. J-E Beaumont.

Funny
Books
for
Kids
Board Books
Funny Feet by Liesbet Slegers. J-E
SLEGERS. Invites young readers to
mix and match the upper panels
depicting the bodies of animals with
lower panels that show their feet.
Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy
Rathmann. J-E Rathmann.
A zookeeper is followed home by
animals he thinks he has left behind in
the zoo. Available in picture book.
Higher! Higher! by Leslie Patricelli.
J-E Patricelli. One child. One swing.
An obliging dad. The inevitable plea to
go "Higher! Higher!" Also available in
picture book.
Me Hungry by Jeremy Tankard. J-E
Tankard. A little prehistoric boy makes
a new friend. Also in picture book.
Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra
Boynton. J-E Boynton. Animals make
different and sometimes silly sounds.
How Do Dinosaurs Laugh Out Loud
by Jane Yolen & illustrated by Mark
Teague. J-E YOLEN. Dinosaurs tell
funny jokes to make each other laugh.
Picture Books
Anansi and The Moss-Covered Rock
by Eric A. Kimmel; illustrated by
Janet Stevens. J-E Kimmel.
Anansi the Spider uses a strange rock
in the forest to trick all the other animals.
Angel Baby by Pat Cummings.
J-E Cummings. Is Amanda Lynne's
brother really so angelic?
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer.
J-E Feiffer. A puppy's mother is in for a
surprise when she takes him to the vet.
A Couple of Boys Have the Best
Week Ever by Marla Frazee.
J-E Frazee. Friends James & Eamon
enjoy to visit to Eamon's grandparents.
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin,
pictures by Harry Bliss. J-E Bliss.
A young worm discovers that there good
and bad things about being a worm.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
by Mo Willems. J-E Willems. A
pigeon that longs to drive a bus sees his
chance when the driver takes a break.
I Ain’t Gonna Pain No More by Karen
Beaumont, illustrated by David
Catrow. J-E Beaumont.
A child cannot resist adding one more
dab of paint in surprising places.
Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems.
J-E Willems. After Trixie & daddy leave
the laundromat, something is missing.
Monkey with a Tool Belt by Chris
Monroe. J-E Monroe.
When a clever monkey is captured, he
uses his tools to help him escape.
Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash by
Sarah Weeks, illustrated by Nadine
Bernard Westcott . J-E Weeks.
Mrs. McNosh hangs up her wash with
such gusto that her clothesline ends up
holding some very odd items.
My Little Sister Ate One Hare by Bill
Grossman, illustrated by Kevin
Hawkes. J-E Grossman.
Little sister eats 1 hare, 2 snakes, and 3
ants, but when she eats 10 peas, she
throws up a mess.
The Dumb Bunnies by Sue Denim,
pictures by Dav Pilkey. J-E Denim.
Follows the adventures of the Dumb
Bunnies, a very silly family.
Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee &
Tonya Lewis Lee; illustrated by Kadir
Nelson. J-E Lee.
A toddler's antics keep his mom busy as
she tries to put him to bed.
Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan
London, illustrated by Frank
Remkiewicz. J-E London. Froggy
hops into the snow but is called back by
his mother to put on more clothing.
Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan
Thomas. J-E THOMAS.
As three dust bunnies demonstrate their
love of rhyme, a fourth warns of danger.
The Seven Chinese Sisters by Kathy
Tucker; illustrated by Grace Lin.
J-E Tucker. When a dragon snatches
the youngest of seven talented sisters,
the other six come to her rescue.
Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton,
illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld.
J-E Barton. A shark and a train
compete in a series of contests.
The Stupids Step Out by Harry Allard,
illustrated by James Marshall.
J-E Allard. The Stupid family and their
dog Kitty love doing the ridiculous.
Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale
from West Africa by Gerald
McDermott. J-E McDermott. Zomo
the Rabbit sets out to gain wisdom.
Easy Readers
Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish,
pictures by Fritz Siebel. J-E Parish.
A literal housekeeper causes chaos in
the Rogers’ home when she tries to
make sense of instructions.
Benjamin Bear in Fuzzy Thinking by
Philippe Coudray. J-E COUDRAY.
Benjamin Bear has funny ways of doing
things, like drying dishes with a rabbit or
sharing a sweater removing it.
Good night, Good Knight by Shelley
Moore Thomas, pictures by Jennifer
Plecas. J-E Thomas.
A knight helps three dragons get to
sleep.
Hi! Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold.
J-E Arnold. When Buzz captures a fly,
people tell him that a fly can’t be a pet,
but Fly Guy proves them wrong.
There is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo
Willems. J-E Willems.
Gerald the elephant discovers that there
is something worse than a bird on your
head-- two birds on your head!
Fairy & Folk Tales
Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and
Counting Book by Yuyi Morales.
J 398.2 M. Señor Calavera tries to take
Grandma Beetle to the next life.
Tomie Depaola's Front Porch Tales &
North Country Whoppers by Tomie
dePaola. J 398.2 D.
A collection of New England folk tales,
original stories, and jokes.
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other
Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka
and Lane Smith. J 398.2 S.
Madcap revisions of familiar fairy tales.
Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens.
J 398.2 S. Hare turns his bad luck
around by striking a deal with a rich,
lazy bear.
Poetry & Song
Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich by
Adam Rex. J 813.6 R.
A collection of humorous poems about
such monsters as Frankenstein, Count
Dracula, Dr. Jekyll, and the Mummy.
Take Me Out Of The Bathtub And
Other Silly Dilly Songs by Alan Katz,
illustrated by David Catrow.
J 782.42 K. Well-known songs, such as
"Oh Susannah," are presented with new
words, such as "I'm So Carsick.”
Fiction
The Adventures 0f Captain
Underpants: An Epic Novel by Dav
Pilkey. J FIC PILKEY (Bridge).
When George & Harold hypnotize their
principal into thinking that he is superhero Captain Underpants, he leads
them to the nefarious Dr. Diaper’s lair.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking,
and Other Natural Disasters by
Lenore Look; pictures by LeUyen
Pham. J FIC LOOK. When Alvin's
father takes him camping, Alvin makes
a new friend and learns that he can be
brave despite his fear of everything.
Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo
and Alison McGhee; illustrated by
Tony Fucile. J FIC DICAMILLO
(BRIDGE). Two roller-skating best
friends--one tiny, one tall--share three
comical adventures.
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker;
pictures by Marla Frazee. J FIC P.
While sorting through difficulties in her
friendship with her neighbor Margaret,
Clementine gains several new hairstyles
while also helping her father rif front of
their apartment building of pigeons.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.
J FIC KINNEY. Greg records his sixth
grade experiences in a middle school
where he and his best friend, Rowley,
undersized weaklings amid boys who
need to shave twice daily, hope just to
survive.
Guys Read: Funny Business edited
by Jon Scieszka; illustrations by
Adam Rex. J FIC G. A collection of
humorous stories featuring a teenaged
mummy, a homicidal turkey, and the
world's largest pool of chocolate milk.
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency by
Daniel Pinkwater; illustrated by Jill
Pinkwater. J FIC P. When the butcher
at loses the order for the Bobowicz
family's Thanksgiving turkey, young
Arthur brings home a chicken weighing
260 pounds which causes a bizarre
crisis in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty
MacDonald; pictures by Hilary Knight.
J FIC M. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle issues to
parents her marvelous cures for such
common children's diseases as Won'tPut-Away-Toys-itis, Answerbackism,
and Fighter-Quarrelitis.
Sideways Stories from Wayside
School by Louis Sachar; illustrated
by Julie Brinckloe. J FIC SACHAR.
Humorous episodes from the classroom
on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School,
which was accidentally built sideways.
The Stories Julian Tells by Ann
Cameron; Ann Strugnell (illus.).
J FIC CAMERON (BRIDGE). Relates
episodes in seven-year-old Julian's life
which include getting into trouble with
his younger brother Huey, planting a
garden, what he did to grow taller,
losing a tooth, and finding a new friend.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by
Tom Angleberger.
J FIC ANGLEBERGER. Tommy and
his friends describe their interactions
with a paper finger puppet of Yoda,
worn by their weird classmate Dwight,
as they try to figure out whether or not
the puppet can really predict the future.
Surviving the Applewhites by
Stephanie S. Tolan. J FIC T.
Jake, a budding juvenile delinquent, is
sent for home schooling to the arty and
eccentric Applewhite family's Creative
Academy.
The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry.
J FIC LOWRY. In this tongue-in-cheek
take on classic themes in children's
books, the Willoughby children try to
become "deserving orphans" after their
neglectful parents leave them in the
care of an odious nanny.
Wuv Bunnies from Outers Pace by
David Elliott; illustrated by Ethan
Long. J FIC ELLIOTT. Two large
rabbits from another galaxy enlist the
aid of Hercules Smith in saving his
town’s children from being turned into
carrots by the sinister B3.
Graphic Novels
Babymouse: Queen of the World! by
Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm.
J FIC HOLM (GRAPHIC NOVEL). An
imaginative mouse dreams of being
queen of the world, but will settle for an
invitation to a slumber party.
Hamster and Cheese (Guinea PIg, Pet
Shop Private Eye #1) by Colleen AF
Venable; illustrated by Stephanie
Yue. J FIC VENABLE (GRAPHIC
NOVEL). Sasspants, a guinea pig,
reluctantly agrees to play private eye
when a hamster begs for her help in
discovering the pet shop sandwich thief.
Lunch Lady and the League of
Librarians by Jarrett J. Krosoczka.
J FIC KROSOCZKA (GRAPHIC
NOVEL) . The school lunch lady, a
crime fighter, sets out to stop librarians
bent on destroying video games.
Magic Pickle: Graphic Novel by Scott
Morse. J FIC MORSE (GRAPHIC
NOVEL). Meet the Magic Pickle, a
superhero who's fighting the food fight
against evil fruits & vegetables.
Pirate Penguin Vs. Ninja Chicken:
Troublems with Frenemies by Ray
Friesen. J FIC FRIESEN (GRAPHIC
NOVEL). A collection of short
adventures of frenemies Pirate Penguin
and Ninja Chicken.
Joke & Riddle Books
Frogs are Funny!: The Most
Sensational, Inspirational,
Celebrational, Muppetational,
Muppets Joke Book Ever! by the
Muppets with Brandon T. Snider.
J 818 S. A muppet fan's compendium
of jokes, one-liners, and comedy bits.
Funny Mummy by Steve Bertman;
illustrated by Ethan Long.
J 818.602 B. Presents a collection of
jokes and riddles about mummies.
The Make Your Own Joke Book by
Sharon Holt. J 818 H. Presents
humorous puns, riddles, and knockknock jokes, and includes instructions
on how to construct an effective joke.
The Most Ginormous Jokebook in the
Universe (Volume 2) compiled by
Mike Pellowski, Cynthia Copeland.
J 818.602 M. Provides more than 5,000
jokes, puns, riddles, knock-knocks, and
tongue twisters for many occasions.
The Outer Space Joke Book by Sean
Connolly and Kay Barnham. J 818 C.
Collects jokes about outer space, aliens,
astronomers, and time travel.
Simms Taback's Great Big Book of
Spacey, Snakey, Buggy Riddles by
Katy Hall & Lisa Eisenberg;
illustrated by Simms Taback.
J 818 H. Presents a collection of
amusing riddles featuring snakes, flies,
spiders, centipedes, and outer space.
Wackiest Jokes in the World by
Michael J. Pellowski; illustrated by
Sanford Hoffman. J 818 P. A
collection of riddles, tongue twisters,
puns, and other jokes about people,
animals, school, food, and sports.
Nonfiction
Raining Cats and Dogs: A Collection
of Irresistible Idioms & Illustrations to
Tickle the Funny Bones of Young
People by Will Moses. J 428.1 M.
Offers explanations of common idioms,
such as "bringing home the bacon," via
colorful illustrations and amusing text.
Two Miserable Presidents:
Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't
Tell You About The Civil War by
Steve Sheinkin; illustrated by Tim
Robinson. J 973.7 S. Provides the
funny and fascinating bits that played a
part in the start of the Civil War.
Biography
Knucklehead: Tall Tales & Mostly
True Stories of Growing Up Scieszka
by Jon Scieszka. J B SCIESZKA K.
How did Jon Scieszka get so funny? He
grew up as one of six brothers with lots
of comic books, lazy summers at the
lake with time to kill, babysitting
misadventures, TV shows, and jokes
told at family dinner. An autobiography.
Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter
Saved the President (and the Country)
by Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer;
illustrated by Stacy Innerst.
J B LINCOLN K. A biography of one of
America's greatest presidents, focusing
on his use of wit and humor.
What's So Funny?: Making Sense of
Humor by Donna M. Jackson;
illustrated by Ted Stearn. J 152.43 J.
Examines the nature of humor, what
makes something funny to people, and
how the brain and body respond.
Woof!: Funny Pet Stories (Ripley's
Believe It Or Not) illustrated by John
Graziano. J 031.02 W. Collects stories
of unusual and amazing pets, including
a cat that could predict the weather, a
movie-star dog, and the pet raccoon of
President Calvin Coolidge.
Look for other funny titles by the
authors and illustrators on this list in
our catalog or ask your librarian.
Compiled by Brooklyn Public Library
Children’s Librarians, July 2012.