30 Funny Picture Books for Kids
We love books that make us laugh in our house. In fact, humor was vitally important to the process of both our children becoming true book lovers. So today I am sharing 30 funny picture books for kids.
This is a follow up to the first 30 Funny Books for Kids list (and the first collection contains a heap of great classic funny book suggestions), and combining the two is guaranteed to fill your classroom or home bookshelves with laughter! I hope you love it!
30 Funny Picture Books for Kids
As with all of the lists in our Best Books for Kids collection, each title in this list links to an Amazon page (these are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no cost to you) where you can find more information about titles you may not be personally familiar with.
Oi Frog (book 1 in the series) by Kes Gray and Jim Field
“It’s very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs.” But Frog does not want to sit on a log! This very silly story is the first in the wonderful series of ‘Oi’ books that are sure to have children of all ages in fits of laughter. This series is my all time pick for the Best Funny Books for Kids award!
I Did See a Mammoth by Alex Willmore
An intrepid bunch of explorers is studying penguins in the Antarctic, but one young explorer has discovered something different. Something totally wild, spectacularly cool … and EXTINCT!
The Squirrels Who Squabbled by Rachel Bright
Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: the last pinecone of the season. Uh-oh! The race is on!A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship and learning to share.
Mr Fox’s Game of No by David La Rochelle
Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks a question, you must respond with “NO!” If you accidentally say “yes,” then it’s back to the beginning for you, where you must start all over again. Be careful as Mr Fox’s clever traps!
Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey
‘Hey there guys. Would you like a banana? What’s wrong with you, Brian? You’re a Piranha.’ Can Brian the vegetarian piranha convince his friends to give fruit a try??! My small girls just loves that this one features bottoms!
Did You Take the B From My _ook? by Beck & Matt Stanton
My Miss 5 loves this series of self-declared ‘Books That Drive Kids Crazy,’ and I agree – they are certainly a lot of fun! Silly stories are created by the playing around with sounds or words or pictures, or all three! Definitely worth a look for preschoolers.
This Is a Ball by Beck & Matt Stanton
Another in the ‘Books That Drive Kids Crazy’ series, This Is a Ball includes a string of intentional ‘mistakes’ that provide children the chance to gleefully correct the misinformed text.
Pig the Pug (book 1 in the series) by Aaron Blabey
Children love Pig the rather naughty pug in this funny book series by Aaron Blabey. Pig’s more than a little greedy and selfish (Pig the Pug), tells fibs (Pig the Fibber), and cheats and is a very sore loser (Pig the Winner)…and his naughty plans never quite work out the way Pig hopes they will with very entertaining results.
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
Penelope Rex is excited for her first day of school, but she has to learn the hard way that although humans may be delicious, it’s best to refrain from eating them!
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by by Mo Willems
A hugely entertaining and riotous re-telling of a not-so-classic fairy tale by beloved children’s author, Mo Willems.
What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson
A fabulous romp through a farmyard sees the farm animals band together to stop a team of rascally robbers from stealing the farmer’s fine prize cow.
I Love You Already by Jory John
The sequel to one of our all time fave picture books, Goodnight Already, sees our two friends, Duck and Bear, heading out on a walk (despite Bear’s plans for a quiet day alone!) and Bear finding himself having to reassure his very funny friend that he does indeed like him.
Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris
Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn’t know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren’t any fun by yourself, and so Bear finds himself on a fun journey with a heartfelt message.
Giraffe Problems by Jory John
Edward the giraffe can’t understand why his neck is as long and bendy and ridiculous as it is. No other animal has a neck this absurd. He’s tried disguising it, dressing it up, strategically hiding it behind bushes…anything he can think of! Then an unexpected new friends helps Edward see that his neck is actually quite useful!
Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Witt
A very funny book about a squirrel who never leaves his nut tree – it is just too dangerous out there!
Peanut Butter and Cupcake by Terry Border
A fun and somewhat silly story about friendship and the journey to find a friend that feels just right.
Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey
Thelma the pony dreams of being a unicorn but when her dream becomes a reality, life is not quite as she expected. A fabulously funny story about learning to love yourself.
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk
Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have a beautiful friendship until they discover that there’s only one drop of maple syrup left. Then the race is on to see who will enjoy the sweet taste of victory, leading to the funniest food fight ever.
Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
Leonardo is terrible at being a monster! He doesn’t have thousands of teeth, he’s small, he’s cute and, despite his best efforts, he can’t seem to frighten anyone. Then, one day, he meets a nervous boy called Sam and finds out that being a good friend is a whole lot more rewarding than trying to scare the tuna salad out of people!
I Need a Hug by Aaron Blabey
Sometimes all you need is a hug…which actually is not quite so easy when you are a very spiky porcupine!
The Cow Tripped Over the Moon by Tony Wilson
We all know the story of how Cow jumped over the moon but it really wasn’t as simple as the rhyme made out. The moon is very high in the sky and this is the story of Cow’s various attempts to succeed with the record breaking jump.
Duck In the Truck by Jez Alborough
Duck’s truck is stuck in the muck, but luckily help is at hand in the form of a frog. When Frog and Duck fail to release the truck they enlist the help of a sheep in a jeep, and then a goat in a boat. Who will finally sets the truck free?!! This is the first in a fabulously funny series of books featuring Duck.
Take Away the A by Michael Escoffier
A word totally transforms if you take away just one letter – without the A, the beast is best and without the W the witch has an itch! A fun, totally irreverent alphabetic exploration of how letters form words to communicate ideas, with clever, comical illustrations to match.
Dinosaur Dump: What Happened to the Dinosaurs Is Grosser Than You Think by Tim Miller & Matt Stanton
A fun (and rather smelly!) twist on the story of why dinosaurs are extinct, this one is definitely for the the lovers of potty humor!
Barnacle is Bored by Jonathan Fensk
Barnacle is bored hanging out on the underside of the pier every day, nothing ever changes. It would be so much more fun to be free like the fish…or maybe not!
There Are No Animals In This Book (Only Feelings) by Chani Sanchez
My girls love this fun narrative that’s just a little bit silly! I love that this book engages children with contemporary art to teach them about feelings.
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
Poor Duncan just wants to color but his crayons have had enough…in fact, they quit!
Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere
A hilarious, froggy tale about getting grumpy and then getting rid of it again!
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt
A hilarious origin story for the game of Rock Paper Scissors that will have children rolling with laughter.
Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson
This nature-guide-gone-wrong is a hilarious exploration of how little we actually know about the seemingly innocent animals that live in water – fish! Great for older picture book lovers.
Looking for more funny books for kids?
- For even more books to make you laugh, check out our initial list of 30 funny books for kids.
- Check out this big list of funny Christmas books for kids.
- If you have older children, check out our list of Funny Chapter Book for Kids.
More Great Picture Books for Kids
For more curated lists of the best books for kids, check out these related posts;
I can’t believe you don’t have the book with no pictures. We laugh every time!