Classrooms that love classics from this timeless author will enjoy how the funnies are arranged on spreads linked to favorite titles. From Miss Trunchbull’s Banned School Jokes to BFG’s Giant Jokes, all our favorite Dahl books get their mention. The illustrations from Quentin Blake add to the fun. 8. The Big Book of Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids: A 3-in-1 Collection by Rob Elliott (2 and up) Q: How many chipmunks does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: None, because they’re too short to reach, silly. At seven and eight, children can concentrate for longer periods of time and are developing strong interests. It’s a significant time of growth for a child’s reading life, too. Children gain better comprehension skills, vocabulary, reading strategies, and confidence. All this happens when kids are immersed in books. Every day. For sustained periods of time. But, what should they read? Children need good chapter booksthat they get to choose themselves; books that they are interested in reading, and books that are comprehensible to them at their reading level. This book of crazy, silly short stories is an easy read for those times when you just want something to make you giggle. Morris Gleitzman has written loads of other fun books too, as well as some exploring more serious themes for older tweens.

This parenting tool helps in a ton of different situations and has made my life easier more than once! Sam Wu is the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! When a trip to the Space Museum goes terrifyingly wrong, Sam begins a mission to prove to the school bully, and all of his friends, that he is a fearless space adventurer. When I taught elementary school, I thought 2nd graders were the best. And when my own children were in 2nd grade, I remember the growth they made in reading and writing, which was brilliant to watch.Daisy can talk to animals! You’ll love her free spirit personality and her kindness in all sorts of adventures. A man had a pet centipede. He said, “centipede, go get the paper and make it snappy!” A half an hour later the man went outside and said, “I thought I told you to get the paper a half an hour ago!” The centipedegave a confused look and said,“Well, I had to put my shoes on!”

What kid doesn’t want more screen time? Jaden has a plan for convincing his parents that he needs more screen time— and he’s going to use his big brain and his fellow kindergarteners to help. How can I get my seven-year-old to stop playing video games and get out to have some fun? By suggesting alternatives to video games, you can help your seven-year-old enjoy other things. Find out what they get excited about and suggest that as an alternative. Limit their video game options, or buy them one that requires them to be a bit more active as they play; like the Wii. Clementine is having a DISASTROUS week. On Monday she’s sent to the principal’s office for cutting off Margaret’s hair. On Tuesday, Margaret’s mother is mad at her. On Wednesday, she’s sent to the principal, again. On Thursday, Margaret stops speaking to her…. and so it goes on! But maybe can she find a way to make it better. Highlights has tons of joke books, but this one, as promised, is the heftiest. Kids can use the table of contents to head straight to the sections that match their interests—Funny Food, Dino Laughs, Hysterical History, and plenty more. 6. National Geographic Kids Just Joking LOL by National Geographic Kids (1–8)Fried worms, boiled worms, worm sandwiches, worms with ketchup and peanut butter! Billy must eat fifteen worms in fifteen days, or lose his bet with Alan and Joe. This just might be the most disgusting bet ever! 9+ years. As I have shared previously, my children both love a good dose of humor in their books. This started with picture books and has continued as they moved into chapter books and novels, which has accumulated in this list of over 40 funny chapter books for kids. Weir Do’s the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won’t be easy but it will be funny! More than just a joke book, this is a really a deep dive into the world of comedy. Plenty of one-liners, “story” jokes, delivery tips, profiles of comics, like Ben Stiller and Will Smith, and definitions of key vocabulary give kids all they need to learn to be a stand-up star.

The wonderfully engaging, humorous story of 10 year old, natural-born cynic, Flora and her friend Ulysses, a squirrel who suddenly acquires superpowers. The two of them become instant soulmates, with Ulysses a wonderful antidote to the family difficulties Flora faces. Age 9+ years. Muffins in the Oven:There are two muffins in an oven. One muffin turns to the other muffin and says, “Boy, it’s hot in here.” Support young readers with book choices. Visit the beginning chapter book section in your library or bookstore. Or, pre-select some books that you think they’ll like. Then, ask them to look at the books and find which one they want to read next. At a glance: 5 funny joke books for 7 year olds (+ 8 and 9 year olds) that you’ll want to have in your home library.

While some of the featured titles are mre suitable for younger independent readers, there is also plenty to appeal to children in the later years of primary/elementary/middle school. Plus, many of the titles listed are part of a series – these titles offer plenty to encourage your child to keep reading, so the list is probably more like 101 funny chapter books for kids than the 40+ listed! A boy asks his father, “Dad, are bugs good to eat?” “That’s disgusting — don’t talk about things like that over dinner,” the dad replies. After dinner the father asks, “Now, son, what did you want to ask me?” “Oh, nothing,” the boy says. “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.” As you know, it’s so important to keep your growing readers immersed in books, reading on a daily basis for at least 20 minutes or more. Daily reading means that children will grow in their reading abilities. For me it’s a rollercoaster of emotions that I’m trying to manipulate the reader into’ - Alex Wheatle on fictional world building, creating new language and seeing yourself in a book We were fortunate to attend a workshop by author James R Foley last year and he held the attention of a room full of eight-year-olds for an hour or more. They hung off his every word.. at least, when they weren’t laughing at his stories and jokes! Brobot tells the story of Sally Tinker, the world’s foremost inventor under the age of 12, and what happens when Sally decides to build her very own, much-improved, robot version of a baby brother- complete with built-in cupcake oven! Age 8+ years.

The school holidays have started and Eddy is about to turn twelve. Then disaster strikes – Eddy is grounded for not doing his homework! Faced with not seeing his mates, for the whole holidays, Eddy puts all of his frustration into a helpful book for kids: EDDY POPCORN’S GUIDE TO PARENT TRAINING. The 7th Edition of the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report found that humor is a top trait kids look for in books. Plus, funny books increase well-being by promoting a feeling of togetherness through laughter and build social-emotional skills by giving kids the courage to embrace their uniqueness. It’s time to add jokes in another area… reading time. These are the best jokes books I could find. I hope you love them as much as we have!When Max is blamed by his teacher for the sneaky poo found in the class storeroom (which he vigorously denies), he ends up running for Class President as a means to prove his innocence. But Max isn’t the ideal candidate and Mr Armstrong is determined to sabotage his campaign so Max is going to need to work out how to use his assets to his advantage!