24 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.

Amanda Banta said:  This is one of my favorites! My friend gave me this and the sequel with Elmo when I was pregnant with my first and these still make me laugh. My younger guy still loves reading it and he's 5! Super cute!

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.

Dragons Love Tacos is a laugh-out-loud picture book about dragons who can’t get enough tacos—but absolutely can’t handle spicy salsa. With its silly storyline and fun illustrations, it’s a perfect read-aloud that keeps kids giggling from start to finish.

Tim Ponisciak said:  This is a New York Times bestseller by Adam Rubin, and is an entertaining read for both kids and adults! The story is pretty funny and the illustrations are also very well done. The story is not a deep one and doesn't necessarily have a lesson to teach like many children's books do, but it is just a simple, funny story that your kids will enjoy many times over.

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. The Book With No Pictures is an instant classic, and a guaranteed hit next time you need to read a book to your kid's class.

Alexandra F. said:  My son came home at the start of 2nd grade insisting that we buy this book so that his 4-year-old could hear it. We did, and have read and re-read it countless times since! My boys love it.

In The Day the Crayons Quit, 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.

Erin P. said:  This is a favorite in our house, too! Beware, though: If you were among those of us who did not realize that crayons have feelings, too, you're in for a guilty ride. 

In Wacky Wednesday, 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!

A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks is a silly early reader book about a mischievous fox who plays smelly pranks on his friend Pig. With simple text, playful illustrations, and a surprise twist, it’s a fun and easy read that’s perfect for kids just starting out.

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.

Pig the Stinker is a funny story about a stubborn pug who absolutely refuses to take a bath. Kids will crack up at his gross antics—and the surprise ending he totally deserves.

Kelly R said:  This installment of the Pig the Pug series by Aaron Blabey is the biggest hit with my kids, who are in hysterics over all of the different disgusting ways that Pig earns himself a bath. The illustrations are fantastic, too.

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.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  We love this book! Love all Jan Thomas' books but this is our favorite. I introduced it a few years ago to my son's preschool class and after hearing it the first time, they demanded the teacher read it two more times. A true winner!

Does anything scare the galaxy's most fearsome villain? Spiders? The dark? Public speaking?? This funny read aloud is a perfect book for Halloween, but just as hilarious any time of the year.

Kelly R said:  A legitimately funny book that parents will enjoy, too!

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.

Bob, Not Bob! is a hilarious picture book about a little boy with a stuffy nose who tries to call for his mom—but keeps accidentally summoning the family dog, Bob. Filled with funny miscommunications and playful read-aloud moments, it’s a favorite for kids (and parents).

Kelly R said:  There's no way you're getting out of doing the voices for this funny book! We all got a kick out of talking like Little Louie in this story that MUST be read aloud.

Nibbles the Book Monster is a clever and fun picture book about a little monster who escapes his own book and starts chewing through classic fairy tales. Kids will love following Nibbles' wild adventures and peeking through the die-cut pages as he creates hilarious chaos in every story he enters.

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!

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type is a funny and charming story about cows who find a typewriter and start leaving notes for the farmer. Kids (and grown-ups) will get a kick out of the cows’ demands and the farmer’s reaction in this playful barnyard standoff.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  This hilarious gem is witty, clever and fun for all.

Nanette’s Baguette is a charming and funny story about Nanette, a little girl on a mission to buy a baguette—but her plans go hilariously off track as she encounters all sorts of silly distractions along the way. 

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.