Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Hilarious
Find fabulous, funny and fascinating stories your kids will love. Elementary age kids and kids librarians are big fans of books that make them laugh. We're highlighting some of our current favorites.
If you want more hilarious reads, just ask a librarian for silly tales with some of your kid's reading preferences. You can also get recommendations bundled for pick up or delivery if you sign up for Browsing Just for You.
Beserkers by M.A. Larson
Danny Hall’s small Minnesota town may seem ordinary, but it's not at all. There's a Viking treasure hunt, a missing history teacher, cave pigs, seasick Frenchmen, a sentient rock, a mythological blue moose, and a villainous conquistador descendant with a suspicious principal sidekick. This wildly quirky adventure is packed with chaos, laughs and one seriously epic car chase. It's enough to make anyone go berserk.
"Giddily exciting, not to mention just plain funny... Serious novels have their place, but sometimes readers just want to escape for a while―and they couldn’t do much better than a field trip to Norse Ridge, Minnesota." ―BookPage, starred review
The eXpets 2: The Skunk Who Challenged the World! by Mark Tatulli
When Professor Foozypinz sees a giant evil kitten (KittyKahKah) through his telescope heading straight for New Jersey, the eXpets spring into action. Heroes Ginormous Gerbil, Wonder Guppy, Laser-Eye Kitty and Stanky Dog must form a smelly alliance with their nemesis Skunk to save the day. There's plenty of purr-fectly ridiculous chaos in this laugh-out-loud adventure that's packed with over-the-top fun.
Mark Tatulli is the author of the illustrated middle grade books The Big Break and There's a Monster in My Socks as well as the Desmond Pucket and eXpets series. Mark lives in New Jersey with his wife Donna and several nefarious cats.
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken written by Hannah Holt & illustrated by Korwin Briggs
From Ice Age loincloths to Henry VIII’s wives wearing underwear on their heads and a Civil War surgeon arrested for dressing practically, this hilarious history of underwear explores centuries of quirky fashion choices. Complete with chicken models, it offers an entertaining and accessible look at the evolution of our most private clothing.
"Do not miss this very fun and informative book, which is an excellent choice for anyone interested in fashion, history, or chickens." –School Library Journal, starred review
"Holt writes with a relish for juicy facts and irreverent wordplay." –Publishers Weekly
Unsettling Salad! written by Aaron Reynolds & illustrated by Peter Brown
From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal–winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the second entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a badger who discovers broccoli can bite back!
Jasper the Rabbit returns with another delightfully creepy tale, this time about Thadeus Badger who hates vegetables almost as much as he loves burgers. When a salad-eating challenge goes hilariously wrong Thadeus discovers even healthy foods can be terrifying. Packed with spooky fun, silly humor and cautionary lessons, this chapter book delivers equal parts chills and chuckles.
"This spooky story is just right for readers in elementary school who enjoy mystery and humor." –School Library Journal
