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100 of the Funniest Funny Chapter Books for Kids

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My sides hurt from making this list of funny chapter books for kids. I'm going to brag a little about my book list here. I hope you don't mind. But there are a lot of funny books out there ( my kids seem to have a knack for finding them in the library) and a lot of the books that make it onto "funny books" lists are either gross out books or are labeled "books for boys" ( don't even get me started on that ). Now, there are some of those so-called potty humor books on this list, too but these are books that grown-ups will actually appreciate reading aloud ( for the most part, everyone is different, dontcha know).

I hope I have included a laugh out loud book for everyone. There are soft chuckle books, knowing smile books, hearty laugh books, and snort-milk-out-your-nose books. I've separated them out into a few different categories to help keep the list more user-friendly. But no need to point out any typos. My fingers are exhausted. (Note: book covers and titles are affiliate links.)
Because this list is so long you can jump to the following sections:
For picture books see this list: funny books for kids.

Side note: I'll let you in on a little secret: With all the series and sequels on this list it is not exactly 100 funny chapter books. It is actually much, more! Happy laughing!

Funny Chapter Books The Whole Family Will Love

I should note that there are many other books on this list, especially the classics, that everyone will love.

Buckle and Squash: The Perilous Princess Plot was one of our best read aloud novels of 2015. When I read this to my then-6 year old we could not stop laughing! I quite enjoyed creating silly voices for all of Sarah Courtauld's ridiculous and charming characters. Hard-working, practical Eliza and her dreamy, prince poster-collecting sister Gertrude are total opposites. When Gertrude goes off one day to find a prince and instead gets captured, her sister heads out to rescue her. We are eagerly looking forward to reading the sequel!

Henry Huggins. ( SERIES) Classics are always worth revisiting! Kiddo read Cleary's series of books about Henry and his friends when he was 5 or 6 ( we also enjoyed them together as read alouds) and yet here he is at age 8 reading them again and telling me how much he loves them. Henry often plays second fiddle to the wildly popular Ramona; I imagine because his scrapes are not quite as precarious as his more famous neighbor. If you have a Ramona fan who hasn't yet been introduced to this series, he or she will love reading Henry's perspective on her antics. Alternatively, if your son doesn't want to read a "book about a girl" he'll most definitely want to read the Ramona books after getting a glimpse of her through Henry's eyes.

The Year of Billy Miller. I bet you didn't know the author of Lily and the Purple Plastic Purse also wrote chapter books. The Year of Billy Miller is a pitch-perfect account of the year in the life of a second grader. Billy has a stay-at-home dad ( not something you usually see in books, but it just so happens Bobby the Brave also has a S AHD - see below), school projects that present problems, sibling rivalry - in short all the typical family and social situations that children must learn to navigate as they grow up. Henkes ( and Billy) handle it all with aplomb and good humor. There's something very gentle and "old-fashioned" but timeless about this book and I think your kids will enjoy it.

Frogged. I found this book after my kids and I couldn't stop laughing at Vivian Vande Velde's book, 8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷ 1 Dog = Chaos (see it on my Funny Read Alouds list), and I wanted to read more of her writing. Frogged, as you may have guessed, is a retelling of "The Frog Prince". Princess Imogene's mother is making her read a horrid book titled, The Art of Being a Princess. When she wanders down to a pond, a frog convinces her to kiss him. The frog, however, not only does not turn into a prince ( he turns into smart-aleck peasant), but the spell reverses and Imogene turns into a frog! The only way to turn back into a princess is to dupe someone into kissing her, thus casting the frog spell on another unsuspecting person. But Imogen worries about the ethics of that! As a theater nerd I loved the way Imogene the frog gets taken on a hilarious adventure with a theater troupe, and the memorable and not-a-little bit crazy characters will keep you reading to the end. This would make a great read aloud.

The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher made me laugh out loud. I read the book myself and read aloud some of the most humorous passages to my kids while they were busy on the floor with their Pokemon ( sigh). A family of 2 dads and 4 adopted sons ( all together they span several ethnicities and religions) lead a rather disordered and hilarious lifestyle. The boys all have different personalities, which could lend themselves to stereotypes, but thankfully do not. After finishing this book I wanted to move right in to the Fletcher household, if only to try out their DIY hockey rink. ( You'll have to read it to find out.)

Prince Puggly of Spud and the Kingdom of Spiff by Robert Paul Weston. The premise is wonderfully silly: in the Kingdom of Spiff everyone is obsessed with fashion, and ridiculously elaborate fashion at that. Well, almost everyone - the Princess prefers pajamas... and books. In Spud, however, things are a bit different and when Puggly of Spud and Frannie of Spiff meet up they set out to teach the others a thing or two about what is really important. This is really fun to read aloud because of the fantastical vocabulary and the rhyming couplets. Even the font is "fancified." I do, however, recommend it for more experienced listeners. I certainly think a 5 year old can listen to it, but it is not the usual fare and I found that mini recaps of the action before we began each reading session to be extra-helpful. Nevertheless, it was a hit.

Funny Chapter Books for Kids ages 7/8 and Up

As always, this is not a strict age range. From time to time I like to remind you I am not a literacy expert, just a book lover.

My older son loved the How to Train Your Dragon books. Hiccup the Viking must train up his very own dragon. Lots of hilarious slapstick misadventures ensues.

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little by Peggy Gifford. (series) We listened to this ( and the sequel) on audiobook and my 7 year old spent much of the time laughing, especially during the periodic one word chapters. Moxy is supposed to read Stuart Little for her summer reading assignment, but she spends more time avoiding - and justifying that avoidance - than she does reading. Hilarious, and the text edition includes a very clever use of photographs to highlight Moxy's creative procrastination skills.

No Talking is another one of my favorite books by Andrew Clements. The boys and girls in 5th grade have a contest to see who can say the fewest words. (This would be a delight for teachers everywhere) My son also read The Report Card, which he assured me was very amusing and is about a girl who, although she can easily earn As, decides to get Ds and Cs on her report card in order to prove a point.

Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder is a series by Norwegian crime novelist Jo Nesbø. Friends Nilly and Lisa help the good doctor develop the flatulent powder in question and in a move worthy of the Weasley twins, they sell it at school. Their plan is to get revenge on the class bullies, Truls and Trym, which they do in a most hilarious fashion. But when the doctor invents a stronger ( much stronger) Fartonaut Powder, the kids must keep it away from those who wish to use the power of farts for evil. ( I can't believe I just wrote that sentence.) Explosively good fun. ( I couldn't help myself.)

The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom. (series) Christopher Healy's series is best for kids who like a lot of humor in their reading. Four bumbling princes are thrown out by their respective fairy tale princesses. The princesses have their own personality quirks, but all together they battle the less savory creatures in the kingdom and have their own versions of happy, mediocre and not-so happy endings. Very funny and hilariously tongue in cheek. If you like fairy-tale themed books, I have more for you on my list of Fairy Tale Chapter Books or Princess chapter books.

Gooseberry Park. My son's teachers read this to the class and my 6 year old loved it so much he wanted me to read it at home. So of course I did! This charming story follows the adventures of a bat with a taste for junk food, a kind dog and a wise hermit crab as they try to save their friend Stumpy the Squirrel and her new babies. Recently we also read the sequel, Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan, (a beginning chapter book) and enjoyed it just as much.

With it's large text and numerous illustrations, the humorousFrank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor by Jon Scieska can also be enjoyed by so called "reluctant readers". Frank is a boy genius bent on winning a science competition with his robot inventions but his rival, T. Edison, is determined to thwart him. Kids who enjoy science will get into this book ( also see my list of science themed chapter books). This is the start of a 6 book series and my son declared it "super funny, especially the robot who loves to hug."

Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon, Leroy Ninker Saddles Up (Tales from Deckawoo Drive series). These two books begin a Mercy Watson spin-off series by Kate DiCamillo, and I must say I can't wait for more. The trademark humor from the Mercy easy reader series permeates these longer chapter books. Leroy and Francine, both supporting characters in Mercy Watson, get their own stories. Leroy gets his dreamed of horse and Francine, the award winning animal control specialist ,comes face to face with the first animal who might actually elude her. Laugh out loud funny and very entertaining as read alouds, too!

Surviving the Applewhites. Jake has gotten kicked out of his last school and now has come to live with the eccentric, artistic, homeschooling Applewhite family. The father has taken on directing a local production of "The Sound of Music" and no one is more surprised than Jake when he finds he loves performing. I loved the quirky characters and the boundless energy of this book. When the family has to pull together to get the show up after they are blackballed by a local stage mom, the results are hilariously successful. I really enjoy how the story reinforces the necessity of cooperation when putting on a play. I also recommend this as a terrific read aloud. A 2003 Newbery Honor book.

Better Nate Than Ever and Five, Six, Seven, Nate!. 13 year old Nate's snappy narrative about his adventure in New York City auditioning for E.T. The Musical ( yes, that's right) is marvelous and incredibly funny. The scene in which Nate reads the "sides" during his audition had me laughing so hard I could barely see the words through my tears. I am currently reading the sequel, in which Nate experiences the ups and downs of rehearsing for a Broadway show and it is just as wonderful as the first. Also on my summer reading list for 8-12 year olds. A New York Times Notable Book of 2013.

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. ( SERIES) Timmy Failure's format is easier to read than many other middle grade books ( e.g. more accessible for kids who may still resist small type) and includes plentiful illustrations ( Pastis is a cartoonist). Timmy aspires to be a great detective, but that's a bit tricky when his partner is an imaginary polar bear. Timmy is also a bit clueless and naively confident of his skills. This all sounds depressing as I write it, but the book is actually a great mix of offbeat silliness and more serious issues. Parents of younger kids may be tempted to pick up these books because of the large type and illustrations but the sly humor is best appreciated by kids ages 8 and up.

Funny Beginning Chapter Books

The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure (series) is an spin off of J.J. Tully Mystery series ( found on our list of mystery early chapter books ). We read the second book first, and it was one of my son's best books of the year in 2014. We've since read the first book in the series about Dirt, Sugar, Poppy, and Sweetie, chicks with varying degrees of intelligence who solve backyard crimes that inevitably involve the squirrel population.

The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle. Unless you are a Kindle reader, this will be hard to find in the US libraries, but used copies can be found on line. It is an easy to read chapter book, perfect for so called reluctant readers, but steer clear if you don't like the word, "poo." I read it aloud on the subway to my son and he was in stitches. How any author managed to create such suspense over the possibility that a man might step in a pile of dog poo is an amazing ( and hilarious) feat. I have to admit, I found it quite funny and well-written.

Dory Fantasmagory had my son in stitches as we were reading it. Dory is a highly imaginative 6 year old. Her older brother and sister invent a "Mrs. Gobble Gracker" in order to scare Dory into "not behaving like a baby," but Dory grabs onto the idea and her imagination runs away. It's hard to describe the whole intricate plot here, but the way Dory's imaginary world and real world overlap is hilarious. It's a real winner, as is the follow up, Dory and the Real True Friend!

Lulu's Mysterious Mission is the third book in the Lulu series by the author of Alexander and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Lulu's parents have finally decided to go on a much needed vacation without their somewhat spoiled child. Lula and Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinsky clash until Ms. S reveals her secret identity and Lulu begs her to be allowed to undergo spy training. This was a really fun read aloud for my 6 year old ( and for me, because I loved reading the part of the babysitter!!) and no doubt will be enjoyed by independent readers as well.

Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist by Jim Benton. Franny is a young mad scientist ( yes, for real!) but I love how her problems are that of a normal kid. She just wants to fit in with the other kids at school. Since she is a scientist she makes observations about what the other kids are doing ( playing with dolls, dressing "cute") and eating ( squishy white bread sandwiches instead of pumpkin ravioli) and then conducts experiments to see how best she can adapt. It turns out, however, that her uniqueness is what helps her be accepted and appreciated by her classmates. This very clever series is lots of fun for both boys and girls.

Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Erupts!: The First Experiment (From the Highly Scientific Notebooks of Phineas L. MacGuire) (series) by Frances O'Roark Dowell, illustrated by Preston McDaniels. Phineas ( aka "Mac") is a fourth grader who goes through life looking at everything from a scientific angle. He observes, collects and applies data, but when he is paired with the new kid at school for a science experiment the pair have to figure out how to work together. The writing is funny and clever and kids will easily relate to the characters. The book even includes several experiments for readers to try at home.

Magical Mix Up series. I read the second book, Grasshopper Magic out loud to my 6 year old ( who unlike his brother at that age, is not reading early chapter books yet), and he quite liked it and asked for more. There was is quite a bit of age appropriate humor and it's a very friendly sort of book series. In each book ( there are four so far) four siblings encounter a bit of magic, whose source is beneath their lawn and they rally around each other to undo the magical mix up.

Classic Funny Chapter Books

Freddy the Detective by Walter R. Brooks is a wonderful and funny classic book from 1932. I wish Freddy the Pig got more attention that he does because my sons loved this book. After reading Sherlock Holmes, Freddy decides to try his hand at barnyard sleuthing. After a bit of success ( some of it hilariously accidental), some of the other animals realize that the jail is actually more cushy than the outdoors. While reading it, I couldn't help but compare it to my kids' other favorite pig, Nanny Piggins. The humor in Freddy, while charmingly silly is much less over-the-top ridiculous.

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle was on my very popular list of chapter books to read aloud to preschooler s. Right now my 5 year old is working his way through the series in audiobook format. During mealtime I ask him about Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's cures and he loves to recap the story.

Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories. This is a long time favorite book of mine, but we came back to it this year almost accidentally. I checked out a picture book about Chelm, (The Jar of Fools: Eight Hanukkah Stories from Chelm) and my younger son laughed so hard that I decided we should read Isaac Bashevis Singer's book, too. If you are not familiar with Chelm, there is no time like the present. Chelm is a village of fools and the seven Elders are the most foolish of all. There are seven stories in all, each with a little lesson to be gleaned, but read them for the light-hearted humor and a few giggles.

Owls in the Family is a short chapter book about boys growing up in Saskatchewan in the 1950s. One of the boys adopts a pair of great horned owls. The owls, added to the family dogs, the pen of rabbits and gophers ( in which the owls miraculously co-habit) bring hilarious chaos to the boys' lives. We have read this book aloud 3 times now 4 times 5 times and I expect we will read it again. (Note: includes some racial stereotyping. Please discuss this with your children.)

Homer Price and Centerburg Tales: More Adventures of Homer Price. (1943) Like the Besty-Tacy books, Homer and his pals are a fun way to read about kids having good old fashioned fun without the help of cell phones and ipads. Best of all, these stories are quite funny. Also: donuts! (Note: includes some racial stereotyping. Please discuss this with your children.)

The Paddington books by Michael Bond. I read the original book to my kids when they were younger, but I recently started reading the sequels to my 2nd grader and he appreciated them so much! He was literally jumping all over the bed in hysterics at Paddington's antics.

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As we enter the last stretch of summer before school starts again, we present our big annual book list - and this year, we're focusing on great reads for kids.

Back in June, NPR's Backseat Book Club - our book club for young readers - asked you, the NPR audience, to nominate your favorite books for kids age 9-14. More than 2,000 of you replied, giving us hundreds and hundreds of titles to consider. So we turned to our expert panel (read more about them - and their Newbery honors! - here), who combined audience favorites with their own choices to come up with a curated list of 100 must-reads.

And our final Backseat Book Club list has a little bit of everything: tales of trying to fit in, escaping to magical lands, facing prejudice, coming of age and fighting to survive. There are animal stories, pioneer sagas, science-fiction adventures and, of course, beloved classics.

So if you're looking for a new book for the young readers in your life - or you want to relive that age yourself - please stick around and browse our bookshelf. (Here's a printable version of the list, too.) And if your favorite book is missing, please tell us about it - nicely! - in the comments. Happy reading!

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We're living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. In the likes of Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen, they've produced characters and conceits that have become the currency of our pop-culture discourse-and inspired some of our best writers to contribute to the genre. To honor the best books for young adults and children, TIME compiled this survey in consultation with respected peers such as U.S. Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, children's-book historian Leonard Marcus, the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, the Young Readers Center at the Library of Congress, the Every Child a Reader literacy foundation and 10 independent booksellers. With their help, we've created two all-time lists of classics: 100 Best Young-Adult Books and 100 Best Children's Books. Vote for your favorite in the poll below.

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Architectural Rendering of State Office Building, Columbus, Ohio, date unknown The State Library was an original tenant in the building (1933). About This Library Photo Browse a selection of books, eBooks, and audio books that we've added this month, including our featured book White working class : overcoming class cluelessness [...]

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Amazon.com's suggested books for all age groups

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Amazon.com's suggested books for all age groups

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K-2 - The Ninjabread Man by C. J. Leigh and Illustrated by Chris Gall

3-5 - Pax by Sara Pennypacker and Illustrated by Jon Klassen

6-8 - Ghost by Jason Reynolds

Teen - Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

Congratulations to all the 2017 winners! Check out all our previous nominees and winners.

Attention Ohio Teachers and Librarians! Use this link to request free Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Award seals to place on Buckeye award-winning and nominated books in your library/school collection.

Don't forget to make your nomination for the 2018 Buckeye Childrens' & Teen Book Award!

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K-2 - The Ninjabread Man by C. J. Leigh and Illustrated by Chris Gall 3-5 - Pax by Sara Pennypacker and Illustrated by Jon Klassen 6-8 - Ghost by Jason Reynolds Teen - Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon Congratulations to all the 2017 winners! Check out all our previous nominees and winners.

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Kid Zone! | National Center on Improving Literacy

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Kid Zone! | National Center on Improving Literacy

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Kid Zone! | Kid Zone! National Center on Improving Literacy

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Kid Zone! | Kid Zone! | National Center on Improving Literacy

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The Literacy Playground for Kids and Families!

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Book Recommendations — Karina Yan Glaser

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Book Recommendations — Karina Yan Glaser

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I write a weekly kid's lit newsletter for Book Riot called The Kids Are All Right. It's packed with features, new releases, book recommendations, and photos of my rabbit. You can sign up here.

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To encourage the joy of reading, the Foundation has developed the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program. Earn a commemorative certificate in recognition of your outstanding achievement and get an Excellence in Reading T-shirt, too!

The Mensa Foundation recognizes and encourages education, gifted youth, and lifelong learning through resources like the Mensa for Kids website and other programs for youth and those who support them. This program is open internationally to any and all readers under 18 years of age, their teachers, and librarians.

Acknowledging the value of the National Endowment for the Humanities' appreciation of classic literature for young people, the Mensa Foundation is providing a year-round challenge to kids of all ages based on the NEH's Summertime Favorites and Nonfiction Favorites reading lists, with some alterations.

To participate in the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program, follow these steps:

1. Select a list from the grade level bands listed below. Remember to read to the level of your ability or interest, regardless of your age or grade level.

2. Print the appropriate list and track each book you read by checking it off and recording the date it was read, along with a rating. Electronic signatures and check-offs are not permitted. The form must be completed by hand. We operate on the honor system, and we encourage honesty in this way.

3. Please submit the original form used, even if it is very messy. Copying the form over to make it neater may result in rejection of the form. We reserve the right to request additional confirmation of completion of the program and/or to refuse to grant recognition.

4. Once you've completed an entire list, both the reader and an adult will need to sign the list as verification and return it and the order form to the Mensa Foundation at the address provided. Once we've received your signed list and verified it, we'll send you a recognition certificate and T-shirt. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery.

5. You may use five nonfiction books to replace any five books from the same grade-level segment.

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Through the Excellence in Reading program, the Mensa Foundation offers gifted youth the opportunity to read a list of age-appropriate books and earn a certificate and free T-shirt. The books on each list are selected by librarians across the U.S.

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