22 Funny Children's Books to Read Aloud

The Monster at the End of This Book (starring lovable, furry Grover) is a classic, funny book that will have your kids giggling and asking to read again. Grover learns that there is a monster at the end of the book, and is so afraid he begs readers NOT TO TURN THE PAGE! Of course, kids love defying Grover's instructions and the silly, surprise ending never gets old.

A boy wakes up to find a shoe on the wall, and his day only gets wackier from there. This silly Dr. Seuss book invites readers to search and find all the wacky things on each page, making it fun, interactive book to read aloud with kids.

Alexandra F. said:  All four of my kids have loved this book, and it is my favorite of all the Dr. Seuss books as well. I've read it over and over again with all of my kids, because they just love to look for and find all the wacky things happening on each page. I read it aloud to my daughter's first grade class, too, and it was a huge hit!

This is the story of dust bunnies who speak in rhyme, and the odd-man-out who goes against the grain when trying to warn them of a disastrous fate. Jan Thomas has a knack for writing funny books for kids that are engaging, simple and hilarious, so check out her entire collection. Make sure to read them with your A-game silly voice, because it makes all the difference.

Gerald is distressed when a bird lands on his head, but his optimistic friend Piggie helps him find a funny solution to the problem.

Vanessa M. said:  The Elephant and Piggie series by Mo Willems became an instant classic in our house. It is filled with funny children's books to read aloud, but There is a Bird on Your Head is by far the fan favorite amongst my kids! The premise is silly, the illustrations are charming, and the dialogue is funny enough to make grown-ups crack up.

Kelly R said:  Get ready to say some crazy things, as B.J. Novak capitalizes on the kid dogma that nothing is funnier than a grown-up acting silly. An instant classic, and a guaranteed hit next time you need to read a book to your kid's class.

Kelly R said:  Duncan's crayons are tired of being typecast and they're not going to stand for it anymore. Their airing of grievances (printed in crayon, naturally) is a riot, and the illustrations are engaging and familiar for young kids.

Kelly R said:  Mo Willems has a way of packing a lot of meaning, expression, and heart into seemingly simple stories and illustrations, and it all began with a pigeon. When pigeon doesn't get his way, he has a temper tantrum that would put even the spunkiest preschooler to shame.

Tim Ponisciak said:  You'll be laughing out loud at this book! Nibbles is a monster who eats his way through classic stories. The best part about this book is the book itself has bite marks, pieces missing, and books within the book so your kids will be wondering what Nibbles is going to be up to next!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  A Caldecott Honor masterpiece about Farmer Brown's cows who happen to own a typewriter. They type a letter asking for electric blankets. When the Farmer refuses, they declare no milk. The hens get in on the action with the same request and the same result, declaring no eggs. Duck, serving as mediator, brings a note for a truce. Each party gets their request, but once Duck gets a hold of the typewriter, he makes his own demands. This hilarious gem is witty, clever and fun for all.

Erynn said:  You might expect beginning reader books to be dull, but Jonathan Fenske adds plenty of laughs in his books about Pig and Fox. The setup is perfect and the humor is more subtle - kids have to pay attention to the images to see exactly what's so hilarious.

Tim Ponisciak said:  This book is simple, but hilarious. Adam Rubin tells the not-so-true story around dragons' love for this dinnertime favorite, but also shares how much dragons do not like spicy salsa!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Nanette's Baguette is the hilarious tongue twisting rhyming book by Mo Willems, rock star author of so many funny books for kids. It tells the story of young Nanette who has to pick up a baguette from the bakery. She sees friends along the way, but does not forget about the baguette. After she picks it up, she cannot resist eating it on the way home, and then "Nanette is beset with regret." This is a read aloud, laugh out loud book to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Vanessa M. said:  Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty is both naughty and adorable! She used to be a good kitty, but when her owners run out of her favorite foods, she decides to be a bad kitty. Kids get a laugh over kitty's naughty and nice antics, and the outrageous alphabetized lists of foods she loves and hates. This book is so silly, kids don't even realize they are reviewing the alphabet 4 times!

Jennie Utsinger said:  In this playful book by Kes Gray, a knowledgeable cat informs a frog that frogs must sit on logs. Embark on a rhyming adventure as the frog continues to wonder what various other animals must sit on. From puffins to apes, the cat has an answer to everything. Watch out for the poor frog when he finally asks what dogs sit on!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  In this hilarious book byJules Feiffer, a puppy named George cannot bark. He makes every other animal sound including oink, quack and meow. His mother takes him to the vet to discover where the sounds are coming from!