Kids love to laugh!
So as you are working on early liteacy and building memories reading together, read somefunny picture books.
So cuddle up on the couch and get ready to chuckle with these outrageouslyfunny childrens picture books.
Check out this list of 30silly picture booksfor kids to give you a read aloud to remember!
This interactive story features Grover, the lovable blue monster from Sesame Street.
Kids will love defying him, and will appreciate the funny ending.
The Pigeon Needs a Bath!was written and illustrated by Mo Willems.
In this addition to the popular Pigeon series, the Pigeon needs a bath.
Dont Push the Button!was written by Bill Cotter.
He soon convinces the reader to try giving the button a little push, and hilarity ensues.
Kids must poke, shake and manipulate the book to help Larry gets things back to normal.
Kids love getting involved with the story and laughing at all the craziness that Larry leads them into.
The Book with No Pictureswas written by B.J.
Who would think that a picture book with no pictures could be so funny?
Kids will love making parents read the sometimes nonsensical words in this book over and over again.
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Dont Ever Look Behind Door 32was written by B.C.R.
Fegan and illustrated by Lenny Wen.
However, he frequently reminds them not to look behind door 32.
The ending to this story is a funny and simple one, giving kids and adults a good laugh.
Penguin Problemswas written by Jory John and illustrated by Lane Smith.
Life as a penguin can be tough!
This funny book follows a grumpy penguin who has lots of complaints.
Milo Is Not a Dog Todaywas written by Kerstin Schoene and illustrated by Nina Gunetsreiner.
Milo the dog just wants to make a frieind.
So he wanders around asking the other animals if they would like to play with him.
When Farmer Browns cows get a typewriter, they start leaving him notes and soon start an animal rebellion.
The hilarious animals in the story have simple wants, but Farmer Brown doesnt want to give in!
The New LiBEARianwas written by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore.
When the librarian goes missing right before story time, the kids go on an adventure to find her.
Instead, they come face to face with a bear, who they believe to be their new librarian!
This fun book ends with a wink, giving kids a chance to be part of the fun.
Fox in Sockswas written by Dr. Seuss.
The hilariously grumpy Cat is always filling in for others, even when he doesnt want to.
In this story, he must step in as substitute teacher at kitty school.
You Dont Want a Unicorn!was written by Ame Dyckman and illustrated by Liz Climo.
As he learns the hard way that unicorns make terrible pets, the problems grow and grow.
The Princess and the Ponywas written by Kate Beaton.
Mother Brucewas written and illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins.
Bruce is a grumpy bear who just loves to eat eggs.
When the eggs he is about to prepare hatch into little goslings, he tries to escape from them.
But they believe he is their mother and they refuse to leave him.
Kids and adults will both appreciate the funny story with a sweet ending.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigswas written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith.
The illustrations are detailed and imaginative, drawing readers in to the Wolfs fantastical tale.
Land Sharkwas written by Beth Ferry and illustrated by Ben Mantle.
All Bobby wants for his birthday is a shark.
He drops hints to his parents and waits for the big day.
However, his parents get him a puppy instead.
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawingswas written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein.
This hilarious anthology of poetry and illustrations introduce young kids to poetry in a funny and imaginative way.
Silverstein uses a variety of poetry styles and incredibly creative characters which kids will will enjoy.
The simple black and white illustrations that accompany the poems bring the hilarity of the poems to life.
Something Big Has Been Herewas written by Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by James Stevenson.
When Brigid convinces her mother to buy her some markers, she promises to never color on herself.
Some days are just bad days.
The simple black and white illustrations that accompany the text accentuate Alexanders grumpiness as his terrible days wears on.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballswas written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ronald Barrett.
The Bad Seedwas written by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald.
The main character in this book is a sunflower seed who considers himself to be a bad seed.
He exhibits all kinds of bad behaviors that kids will find entertaining.
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The Day the Crayons Quitwas written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.
Duncan just wants to color a picture, but his crayons have gone on strike.
This funny tale is told through letters that the individual crayons have written to Duncan, outlining their complaints.
The illustrations are childlike in nature, and kids will enjoy the funny reasons that the crayons are upset.
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toastwas written by Josh Funk and illustrated by Brendan Kearney.
The rhyming text is paired with hilarious illustrations of the creative food characters.
Kids will love watching the two characters race through crazy food obstacles on their way to the syrup.
Dragons Love Tacoswas written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri.
When it comes to tacos, dragons love all kinds!
But dragons dont love spicy salsa.
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Stuckwas written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.
Partwas written by Tedd Arnold.
What George Forgotwas written by Kathy Wolff and illustrated by Richard Byrne.
George always remembers things, except when he sometimes forgets.
When George is getting ready for school one day, he feels like he is forgetting something.
He reviews his entire morning routine, checking things off his list one by one.
Kids will love figuring out what George forgot, and will especially enjoy the funny ending to the story.
y kids love laughing as we read thesefunny picture bookstogether!
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