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Erika Malzberg

Books To Tickle Your Child's Funny Bone

 

Nothing is better than hearing your little one crack up. I can't guarantee that these books will all make your child laugh, but I can attest to the fact that they've all made my daughter do spit-takes on more than one occasion. From classics to contemporary reads, this list offers hours of cuddles and giggles.

20 Gift Ideas for boys and girls Who like books Recommended for Age(s): All
 
Dogs Don't Do Ballet [Hardcover]
Medium
Well, this dog does! This tutu-wearing dog who twirls to his own beat is a great role model and will leave you shouting "Bravo!" through your giggles.
Olivia Helps with Christmas [Hardcover]
Medium
OLIVIA! When this spunky pig decorates herself for Christmas and belts out Christmas carols, my daughter begs for more.
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends [Hardcover]
Medium
Get your fill of these two loveable hippopotami in this George and Martha treasury. Whether George is pouring split pea soup into his shoe, to avoid hurting Martha's feelings or Martha is admiring George's new gold tooth, these stories epitomize what it means to be a true friend.
Lyle at the Office (Lyle the Crocodile) [Hardcover]
Medium
Everybody in this book loves Lyle the crocodile and his toothy grin -- and my daughter does too. She loves his gentle nature and how everyone in Lyle's world always finds a way to live in harmony. And the closing image of a happy Lyle always elicits an "Awwww!"
Pete's a Pizza [Hardcover]
Medium
There's no mood so bad that a little pretend pepperoni can't fix! Sweet story about a little boy and his parents successful attempts to cheer him up by pretending they are cooks and he's a pizza. Simple story that appeals to children of all ages.
Ivy and Bean No News Is Good News (Book 8) (Ivy & Bean) [Hardcover]
Medium
The things that Ivy and Bean won't do in pursuit of the holy grail: red wax cheese. When they decide to write a local paper to raise wax money, they wind up exposing the eccentricities and minor "crimes" of their neighbors to hilarious effect.
Diary of a Wombat [Paperback]
Medium
Want an inside peek at a day-in-the-life of a wombat? No?? Even if you've never been curious about wombats, you'll be sucked into this wombat's diary. Though her action is minimal -- as to be expected from a wombat -- the laughs are maxed out as this carrot-crazed wombat gets acquainted with her new neighbors (much to their chagrin!).
The Octonauts & the Frown Fish [Hardcover]
Medium
Adorable graphic book about a team of explorers who discover a Frown Fish of unknown origin and do everything they can to cheer him up. You'll have to read the book yourself to find out whether or not the team of Octanauts are able to turn fishy's frown upside down or not, but there will be no frowns while you read this book with your child.
The Daddy Mountain (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]
Medium
Will our heroine scale to the peak of Daddy Mountain, or will there be a catastrophe?! Follow this brave redhead as she climbs to ever-higher heights, narrating her journey along the way.
Morris Goes to School (I Can Read Book 1) [Paperback]
Medium
Gentle Morris means well, but there's an awful lot he just doesn't know. After all, he is only a moose, and this is his first day of school. This is such a sweet book about a silly moose who just can't quite figure things out. My daughter winds up shouting "Moorrris!," trying to get him to see the error of his ways!
Dooby Dooby Moo [Hardcover]
Medium
Singing cows, dancing sheep, and one tricky duck...what's not to like? My daughter always quacks up...I mean cracks up...when we get to the glorious show-stopping finale.
17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore [Paperback]
Medium
Oh the injustice: the poor heroine of this hilarious book is not allowed to staple her brother's hair to his pillow anymore. But, rest assured, she will use her rich imagination to come up with more and more ways to get into trouble as she finds one thing after another that she is then not allowed to do anymore!
Anansi and the Moss-covered Rock [Paperback]
Medium
When Anansi the trickster spider gets his comeuppance from the sweet bush deer, your child will be cheering. And when poor Anansi goes "kaboom!," you can't help but giggle.
Strega Nona [Board book]
Medium
What's funnier to kids than a big goof who knows less than they do and gets everything wrong? When Big Anthony misunderstands and disobeys Strega Nona, a bubbling pasta pot threatens the town and glorious chaos ensues.
Frog and Toad Together (I Can Read Picture Book) [Hardcover]
Medium
The oddest couple on the lilypad, Frog and Toad have stood the test of time and still seem fresh. Children love optimistic Frog and his best-bud, the sad sack Toad, and the hilarious situations they find themselves in, together.
Spinky Sulks [Paperback]
Medium
Oh poor Spinky: misunderstood and miserable. But happy are we who get to read about his misery and misadventures as his loving family does everything they can to turn his bad mood around.
What Do You Do, Dear? [Paperback]
Medium
The most absurd etiquette book for kids that you'll ever read! My daughter can't get enough of the adorable Sendak illustrations for these little lessons in good manners.
Orangutan Tongs: Poems to Tangle Your Tongue [Hardcover]
Medium
My daughter and I laughed for days over our inability to wrap our tongues around some of these twisters. Try to say "unique New York" 3 times fast, and you'll get a sense of the goodies you'll find in this little treasure.
What Can You Do With a Shoe? [Paperback]
Medium
Oh the things you can do with a shoe...and a chair...and a cup...! My daughter can -- and does -- make anything out of anything, so she loves the ridiculous things that these adorable kids do, using their imaginations, all in their pursuit of fun.
Yucka Drucka Droni [Hardcover]
Medium
This is a brightly and beautifully illustrated tongue-twister of a book. The nonsense narrative is a pleasure to read and listen to. Kids love this silly tale of a bunch of crazy-named spouses, their children, and their pets.