Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Hank is helping the cowboys with the dangerous mission of rounding up a very angry bull when a strange twist of events brings a yellow Labrador onto the scene. The entire ranch quickly becomes enamored with this new addition to the ranch's Security Division....

Everyone knows that bears live in the mountains and there are no mountains in the Texas Panhandle. So, when Slim claims to have seen a bear cross the road, no one knows what to believe, that is, until Deputy Kile spreads a report that...

When an odd twist of events brings a parrot to the ranch, Hank and Drover are not worried. After all, what harm can one mimicking bird do? So Hank decides to go about his business and do whatever Sally May and Loper ask him...

For twenty-five years, readers have enjoyed watching Drover - Hank's trusty sidekick - try to finagle himself out of every dangerous situation that arises on the ranch. But what happened before Drover came to the ranch? Well, it's all here - from his early...

When Hank hears a rumor that the sky is going to fall from the ranch's resident rooster, he is naturally a bit skeptical. But when a report from Pete the Barncat and a strange dream seem to support the theory, Hank knows that he'd...

This is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill ranch intrigue. No sir, this is a real, honest-to-goodness archaeological adventure When an old friend of Slim's starts an archaeological dig near the ranch, it doesn't take long before little Alfred gets caught up in the excitement, and it...

Wonder if cattle rustlers still exist? Well, they do. Hank and Slim go on a camping trip to see if they can catch the mysterious stranger who is stealing calves by night.Author: John R. EricksonISBN-10: 1591882192ISBN-13: 9781591882190Publisher: Maverick Books (TX)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2017Pages: 113Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Everybody wants to be a princess What could be better? In "Today Sally Will Be a Princess," one little heroine craves the royal treatment until she learns that princesses don't get to play in the mud. It's no contest--the tiara is abandoned in favor...

Mr. Mole is the Greenkeeper of the local village Golf Club. He does, however, have a big problem; mounds of earth are appearing everywhere. Eric Von stickler the Armadillo, who owns just about everything in the village, wants it sorted. In the meantime, Philbert...

Clever puns and elaborately detailed, surreal artwork illuminate a collection of comically grim verses that can't help but tickle the funny bone. Reader, if I had more time I'd say au revoir in rhyme, Sayonara, ciao in verse -- But I have to catch...

Four simple stories about playing outside that will make new readers eager to keep going Contains: Ethan's CatEthan's BikeEthan's BirdsEthan's LunchAuthor: Johanna HurwitzISBN-10: 0763610992ISBN-13: 9780763610999Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)Language: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2002Pages: 32Format: Boxed SetWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 7.99h x 5.62w x 0.31dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.5Point Value: 0.5Interest...

King and Queen Duckworthy are in a dither The royal eggs have hatched, but the ducks are zombies. Do they belong to Queen Esmerelda or to Purple Rage, the terrible zombie from the Forbidden Bog? Will they live in the castle, where they love...

MANDY WHITE IS a good girl whom the bad girls like to pick on until a bigger, badder girl makes her her special friend. Tanya is a foster child across the street, and she s nothing like good little Mandy. She s fun and...

Author: Ann Marie StephensISBN-10: 1635927994ISBN-13: 9781635927993Publisher: Astra Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2025Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbs

A nightmarish danger threatens from the other side of reality . . . Armed with only a frying pan and her common sense, young witch-to-be Tiffany Aching must defend her home against the monsters of Fairyland. Luckily she has some very unusual help: the...

From the award-winning author of the Spy Dog series comes a wildly funny tale in HarperCollins' Awesome Animals series - the funniest fiction, starring the wildest of wildlife from leading authors. The Hole-in-the-Tree gang are not happy when they find another group of raccoons...

"Mind-expanding and hilarious! I got smarter reading this!" --Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cosmos meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Oliver's Great Big Universe is the first book in this illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends...

Jess has a big problem: her room is a mess! One day, that mess gets so big that it comes alive and turns into a mischievous monster named Herbie, who scares Jess' guinea pig, Pipsie, into hiding. How will they ever find her pet...

A merry tale of two scoundrels, two friends, a toad-fairy, and an unforgettable escapade by one of Germany's greatest children's book authors. This quirky adventure story is perfect for reading out loud. The Robber Hotzenplotz works hard at his job, waking early to hide...

A hilarious story Paddington, the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru - now a major movie star!Paddington is in high competitive spirits when he accompanies the Brown family to a local sports day. But whether he's putting the shot, helping Jonathan and Judy get ready...

From two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor recipient Jonathan Fenske comes an irresistibly funny paperback boxed set of six Ready-to-Reads--includes a carry-along handle! Award-winning author-illustrator Jonathan Fenske presents adorable creatures in hilarious situations in these Ready-to-Reads ranging from Pre-Level 1 to Level 1. When a...

The baker mice have lots of hungry rabbits to feed in the third book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant! A rabbit is having a tea party...

In this My First I Can Read!, Big Dog and Little Dog mistake a certain black-and-white critter for a kitty and end up in a stinky mess. Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and The Adventures of Captain Underpants.Big Dog and Little...

Dive into heaps of words and sounds with Bluey. Wackadoo! Press 30 sound buttons to hear Bluey and Bingo read the words aloud. Includes fun sounds too!Author: Pi KidsISBN-13: 9798384600398Publisher: Pi KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2025Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 11.75h x 10.90w x 0.91dNot available to...

Curious George is feeling under the weather and he needs to take a sick day, which means visiting the doctor. Will George have to postpone his playdate too? Now in paperback.Curious George has caught a cold. His throat hurts and he's nervous to see...

It takes more than magic to make a hero, in the next installment of this hilarious and epic illustrated series. One not-so-chosen champion and his mystical friends must cross the multiverse and harness a dangerous power to defeat a mysterious new enemy. "My favorite...

Kids and parents will love this laugh-out-loud, beautifully illustrated journey around the hidden world of the humble fart A toot or a blow, a honk or a squeak Each fart is special, each fart is unique Hilarious verses and outrageous illustrations combine to produce...

When Billy Beeps is hurt in a fall, Captain Black Beak and the crew of the Golden Wing race to deliver his letter to Santa Claus in the North Pole. Braving treacherous ice and the bitter cold of the frozen north the crew is...

Author: Gabriela MaderoISBN-13: 9798992524468Publisher: Hazelhatch House LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/07/2025Pages: 42Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Get to know your feelings with the help of these cheerful animal friends.Join the parade of emotions exhibited by a variety of fun and expressive animals, including a Happy Hippo, an Excited Elephant, and a Grumpy Goat, to mention just a few. Each animal...

Author: Chris RaschkaISBN-10: 0823458555ISBN-13: 9780823458554Publisher: Neal Porter BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2025Pages: 304Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbs

Max & the Midknights chapter books are based on the upcoming Nickelodeon animated series inspired by the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate. Follow Max and her uncle Budrick, her friends Kevyn, Millie, and Simon, and Mumblin the...

You think your family is strange? What if your mom was a mermaid?! Fans of the magical creatures in the "How to Catch a" series will love this new super-silly picture book that celebrates how ALL families are weird. Includes two pages of stickers!...

You think your family is weird? What if your dad was a unicorn?! Fans of the magical creatures in the "How to Catch a" series will love this new super-silly picture book that celebrates how ALL families are weird. Includes two pages of stickers!...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of the Food Group series comes a Christmas picture book featuring the ever-popular character the Big Cheese. Perfect for holiday promotions, this book includes a tear sheet of twelve holiday cards and festive foil on the...

A humorous and heartfelt children's book about overcoming your fears.... and reading your first book out loud! Meet Kit-Kit, a tiny cat with big dreams, and Lighting, a wise and supportive fox, in I Read the Book!-a heartwarming and inspiring tale for children.Kit-Kit dreams...

Twin sisters Neecy and Nay Nay are hosting a mystery sleepover in this hilarious, heartwarming chapter book series celebrating Black joy, sisterhood, family, and friendship. Neecy and Nay Nay's best friends are coming over for a mystery sleepover! They'll play detective games, have a...

Is it possible to have the hiccups for the rest of your life? In this delightfully fun picture book, a determined kid who's good at everything except waiting discovers that being patient and taking a deep breath may be the perfect place to start....

Dad just wants to relax, but Mom has other plans! Little Johnny needs to eat enough veggies to earn the "Veggie Star" award in class, and since Mom's out of town, Dad's got the job. But there's a catch: Little Johnny's a picky eater,...

From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the first entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a young marmot whose tonsils get the better of...

Nine and her friends team up with an unlikely ally to rescue Spoon's friend from a dangerous witch in this third book in the adventurous, magical, and brilliantly funny The House at the Edge of Magic series. Nine and her friends have cured the...

Author: Adam GustavsonISBN-10: 1623544947ISBN-13: 9781623544942Publisher: Charlesbridge PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/03/2025Pages: 40Format: Hardcover

Help Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig solve mysteries in this humorous Busytown storybook by Richard Scarry. This hardcover 3-in-1 book includes three delightful stories! There are mysteries to be solved in Busytown! This collection of three Busytown stories follows Detectives Sam Cat and...

Welcome to the forest, where a fact-filled tour awaits. That is...until a frantic squirrel bursts onto your page searching for his misplaced nut. Help him find it in this hilarious picture book, perfect for fans of The Leaf Thief and The Interrupting Chicken. Gray...

Life isn't always easy--even for a T. rex! In this sweet, funny picture book, a T. rex who is self-conscious about her big teeth and small arms learns she is perfect exactly as she is! Perfect for dinosaur lovers--with a bonus message about self-acceptance!...

It's FINALLY HAPPENED!!! They've hit the big time! But Elvie knows nothing worth doing is ever THIS easy. Will Emo and the band listen to her in time or will they elvishly rock out in the hardest way possible? Get ready for an explosive...

Small characters. Big personalities. Nothing will stop the Battle of the Bands! The Battle of the Bands State Finals are looming and after the 'stir' at the semis, Emo will do ANYTHING to rock hard and be generally awesome in every way. When a...

The third funny and moving book in the series that began with What Feelings Do When No One's Looking, imagining what feelings would do if they were furry little creatures. We already know how Feelings spend their time - how Curiosity will climb the...

How the Grinch Stole Christmas meets Ren & Stimpy in this graphic novel about confronting your emotions, perfect for kids who love the fun weirdness of the Catwad and Bird & Squirrel series. All the woodland creatures of Happy Forest (where even trees and...

Meet Max, a Little Axolotl! He's new to school and just a little bit shy, but he's already making waves. This funny and sweet graphic novel is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly!It's Max's first day at Coral Elementary school. The school is...