Giggles Galore: Hilarious Picture Books for Kids
By Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional Library
Laughter is the best medicine—especially when it comes to reading! If you’ve ever tried to get a wiggly kid to sit still for a story, you know that humor is a secret weapon. Silly books not only entertain but also help kids develop a love of reading, build vocabulary, and even improve social skills (because who doesn’t love a well-timed joke?).
Here are some fantastic reads that will have kids rolling on the floor:
📖 The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak
Who knew a book without pictures could be so funny? This book forces the adult to say all sorts of ridiculous things, much to kids' delight. Be prepared for giggles and repeated readings!
📖 The Duck Never Blinks by Alex Latimer
Challenge accepted! This interactive and laugh-out-loud book dares the reader to make a duck blink. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. Kids will love trying to out-stare this unblinking duck.
📖 A Pinecone! by Helen Yoon
Daddy is a bit distracted on their autumn walk, while his curious child only has eyes for one of nature’s small wonders: a pinecone! And look, another pinecone! And another! In fact, she could gather an entire collection—an entire extended family—of pinecones if she wanted to.
📖 The Serious Goose by Jimmy Kimmel
This interactive book challenges kids to make a very serious goose laugh. Spoiler: It’s impossible not to!
📖 We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
Penelope the dinosaur is starting school, and she has one tiny problem—she keeps eating her classmates! A hilarious and heartwarming story about making friends (and not eating them).
📖 Who Wet My Pants? by Bob Shea
A mystery like no other—who really wet Reuben the Bear’s pants? This clever and comical story reminds kids that accidents happen, and sometimes, it’s best to own up to the truth.
So, if you’re looking for a way to sneak in some extra reading time (and a whole lot of laughs), check out these books and this booklist: Giggles Galore: Hilarious Books for Kids. Just be warned—some of these books may cause uncontrollable snorts and belly laughs!
