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Humor Poetry
Explore poetry books about humor for children.
232 books
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
Everybody Was a Baby Once
Allan Ahlberg
Nineteen playful poems feature a whimsical cast of babies, sausages, and nursery characters reflecting on the funny expe
Ages 3–7
My Very First 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
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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 in Wonderland
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
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
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
The Baby Uggs Are Hatching
Jack Prelutsky
The Sneezysnoozer sneezes in a dozen sizes as it muses and grazes. These playful poems are filled with silly words and w
Ages 4–8
Dinosaur Dinner (With a Slice of Alligator Pie)
Dennis Lee
Perfect for energetic kids who love silliness, this collection of bouncy nonsense poetry turns everyday objects and anim
Ages 4–8
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
Belly laughs are guaranteed with this collection of absurd and anarchic poems featuring the famous On the Ning Nang Nong
Ages 7–12
Ow-em-gee!
Rachael Atkins
For the child who experiences every small mishap as a major drama, these funny poems turn daily 'OMG' moments into relat
Ages 6–11
More Formats for Humor
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Graphic Novels
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Picture Books
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Early Readers
(418)
Middle Grade
(376)
Young Adult
(285)
Board Books
(26)
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Humor Books for Ages 0–3
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Humor Books for Ages 12–18
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Humor Books for Ages 4–7
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Humor Books for Ages 8–11
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