24 Funny Children's Books to Read Aloud

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. 

Vanessa M. said:  This book is so silly, kids don't even realize they are reviewing the alphabet 4 times!

Plenty of parents can relate to The Big Bed, a funny and heartwarming story about a little girl who insists on sharing her parents’ big bed—until things get a little too crowded and she makes her case for why dad should be the odd man out!

Bark, George is a funny picture book about a puppy who just can’t bark—he meows, oinks, quacks, and moos—until a vet discovers the hilarious reason behind it. Simple text and expressive comic‑style illustrations make it a perfect read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers.

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!

In this funny children's 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.

Jennie Utsinger said:  Watch out for the poor frog when he finally asks what dogs sit on!

"Stand Back," said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!" is a hilarious, rhyming picture book about a dramatic elephant whose impending sneeze sends panic through the animal kingdom. With playful language and silly illustrations, it’s a fun read-aloud that keeps kids laughing from start to finish.

Being a penguin is hard, okay? Your beak’s cold, the fish are slippery, and everyone looks exactly like you. With its deadpan delivery and oddly relatable gripes, Penguin Problems stands out as both silly and smart.

I Want My Hat Back is a dry, witty tale about a bear on a serious mission to find his missing hat. With its deadpan humor, clever dialogue, and surprise ending, it’s a hit with kids and adults who appreciate a little dark comedy.

Sarah Calamita said:  This adorable and funny alphabet book will keep your child's attention and they will learn the ABCs while they are at it. Older kids will appreciate that they can easily read it.

The Princess and the Pig by Jonathan Emmett is a silly book about a princess and a pig that accidentally switch places, leading the royal parents to believe their daughter turned into a pig and the farmer and his wife to believe their pig turned into a baby girl. 

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Humorous and enjoyable for boys and girls!