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Humor Poetry
Explore poetry books about humor for children.
242 books
The Underwear Salesman: And Other Jobs for Better or Verse
J. Patrick Lewis
Ever wondered what an ice sculptor thinks about? Meet acrobats, exterminators, and more in this funny look at over fifty
Ages 6–10
Heard it in the Playground
Allan Ahlberg
For the child navigating the highs and lows of the school day, from playground whispers to the chaos of the classroom, t
Ages 7–11
Flip-Side Rhymes
Jack and Jill
Christopher Harbo
A classic rhyme fills one half of this flip-book, while the other side offers a fractured version of the story told from
Ages 4–7
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Everybody Was a Baby Once: And Other Poems
Allan Ahlberg
Nineteen playful poems feature a whimsical cast of babies, sausages, and nursery characters reflecting on the funny expe
Ages 3–7
Mother Goose
Mother Goose's Little Treasures
Iona Opie
For parents seeking to soothe their little ones with the rhythmic magic of language, these rare nursery rhymes offer a m
Ages 0–5
Hen on a Pen
Elisa Anderson
Bright illustrations and silly rhymes follow a hen on a pen to help beginning readers build confidence through simple, c
Ages 2–5
Beginner Books
Oh Say Can You Say?
Dr. Seuss
Prepare for a hilarious workout for your mouth with this wild collection of nonsensical tongue twisters.
Ages 5–9
Read It Out Loud
Spooky and Kooky Halloween Poetry
Luna James
Playful surprises and spooky sparks leap off the page in this rhythmic collection designed to ignite wild imaginations.
Ages 6–10
The New Kid on the Block
Jack Prelutsky
A delightful collection of silly and imaginative poems featuring quirky characters and strange creatures that will keep
Ages 4–11
There Was an Old Lady #3
There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!
Lucille Colandro
A winter afternoon turns ridiculous as a cold lady gulps down everything from coal to a pipe in this silly, cumulative r
Ages 3–6
Atticus Caticus
Sarah Maizes
For the child who shares an inseparable bond with their pet, this jazz-inspired rhythmic romp celebrates the silly, snug
Ages 3–7
The Adventures of Isabel
Ogden Nash
The unstoppable Isabel faces down hungry giants and wicked witches with a calm spirit and a feisty attitude in this play
Ages 4–8
Bigfoot Is Missing!
J. Patrick Lewis, Kenn Nesbitt
Monsters and myths hide in plain sight through poems disguised as street signs, newspaper headlines, and milk cartons.
Ages 6–10
Alice's Adventures #2
Jabberwocky
Lewis Carroll
The famous nonsense poem from Through the Looking Glass comes to life in a medieval setting full of strange creatures an
Ages 6–10
BrainJuice #1
Science, Fresh Squeezed!
Carol Diggory Shields
Fossils, clones, and the periodic table come to life through rhythm. You will learn how inertia and physics feel through
Ages 7–12
On the Day the Horse Got Out
Audrey Helen Weber
Strange and wonderful things begin to happen the moment a curious horse escapes its corral to wander through a world of
Ages 4–8
Wet Cement: A Mix of Concrete Poems
Bob Raczka
For the child who loves puzzles and seeing things from a new perspective, this collection of concrete poems turns words
Ages 7–11
Scranimals
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves to make up their own silly stories, these rhythmic poems introduce a world of hybrid creatures t
Ages 4–10
A Moment in Rhyme
Colin West
For the child who delights in the rhythm of words and the quirky side of life. These short, playful poems capture small
Ages 5–10
The Diverting History of John Gilpin
William Cowper
A draper named John Gilpin loses control of his horse in this classic comic ballad filled with Victorian humor and high-
Ages 5–10
Whiskers & Rhymes
Arnold Lobel
Silly rhymes and whimsical animals skip through these humorous, rhythmic poems that put a fresh spin on the nursery rhym
Ages 3–8
If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different
James Proimos
For the child who daydreams about making their own rules, this hilarious poetry collection celebrates the silly and rebe
Ages 7–11
Reading Together at Home
Night-Night, Knight and Other Poems
Michael Rosen
For children discovering the joy of language, these playful poems use puns and wordplay to turn everyday moments and sil
Ages 4–8
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping
Jack Prelutsky
Funny poems explore the secret world of a child who stays wide awake and active long after the lights have been turned o
Ages 5–10
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