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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader — 3,121 books

Cover of Down with Skool!

Down with Skool!

Geoffrey Willans

For the child who finds school rules ridiculous and needs a laugh about the absurdity of exams, teachers, and playground

Cover of The Day My Mommy Slept in!

The Day My Mommy Slept in!

For the family that knows the chaos of a broken morning routine, this rhyming tale turns a household disaster into a mom

Cover of Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle

Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle

For the child who loves the 'gross' side of nature. This book transforms a smelly subject into a fascinating lesson on e

Cover of Class Clown

Johanna Hurwitz

For the child who struggles to sit still or often finds themselves in trouble despite their best intentions to be good.

Cover of The Several Lives of Orphan Jack

The Several Lives of Orphan Jack

For the child stepping into the world alone for the first time. This whimsical tale follows an orphan discovering that l

Cover of The Day I Became a Weredog

The Day I Became a Weredog

For the child who loves a 'what if' adventure, this fast-paced story explores staying true to yourself even when the wor

Cover of Recess Rules

For children navigating the heavy fog of grief who need to remember that it is okay to have fun, take risks, and stand u

Cover of The Cup Final Mouse Who Did It

The Cup Final Mouse Who Did It

For the child who loves the underdog: follow a tiny hero with a big heart (and a big nose) as he finds his voice on the

Cover of Seekers of the Dogazoids

Seekers of the Dogazoids

Timothy Newbrey

For the child who feels like an outsider and struggles to understand the unspoken rules of those around them. Learn how

Cover of The Great Divide

The Great Divide

Dayle Ann Dodds

For the child who loves adventure and high-stakes racing, this story makes the tricky concept of division feel like an e

Cover of Toto the Turkey

Toto the Turkey

Sergiu Afanasiu

For the child learning to navigate the highs of success and the lows of disappointment while discovering where they trul

Cover of The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

For the child who feels like an underdog, this classic tale shows how kindness and an open heart can lead to the most ex

Cover of The Terrible Suitcase

The Terrible Suitcase

For the child feeling anxious about their first day of school or feeling like they don't have the 'right' things to fit

Cover of Cat Jack

For the child who feels small or unsure, this story of a worldly cat helping lost kittens provides a blueprint for kindn

Cover of Judy Moody, M.D.: The Doctor Is In!

Judy Moody, M.D.: The Doctor Is In!

For the curious child who dreams of being a doctor or feels nervous about getting sick, this funny story explores the hu

Cover of Taco Taco

Kevin Den Uijl, Rianne Den Uijl

For the child who struggles with competition or being a 'solo player,' this rhyming food adventure shows why working as

Cover of R. Caldecott's Picture Book, Containing The Diverting History of John Gilpin, The Three Jovial Huntsmen, An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog, All Illustrated in Colour and Black and White

R. Caldecott's Picture Book, Containing The Diverting History of John Gilpin, The Three Jovial Huntsmen, An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog, All Illustrated in Colour and Black and White

Randolph Caldecott

For the child who loves spirited adventures and classic silliness. These timeless verses and vibrant illustrations bring

Cover of Try Looking Out the Window!

Try Looking Out the Window!

For parents who need a laugh after a chaotic family vacation, these humorous essays celebrate the messy, ridiculous, and

Cover of Abe Lincoln's Hat

Abe Lincoln's Hat

For the child who struggles with organization or memory, this charming look at Abe Lincoln shows that even great leaders

Cover of Cinder Edna

For the child who compares themselves to others and needs to see that being resourceful and true to oneself is more rewa

Cover of Attack of the Mosquitoes!

Attack of the Mosquitoes!

For the family whose perfect outdoor plans are being buzzed by uninvited guests, this silly story turns a buggy nuisance

Cover of The Island of Dr. Libris

The Island of Dr. Libris

Chris Grabenstein

For the child navigating the frustration of a summer away from friends while processing their parents' separation throug

Cover of Nancy and Plum

Betty MacDonald

For the child needing to see that courage and sibling bonds can light the way through unfair situations. A classic tale

Cover of Trouble Magnet

Graham Salisbury

For the child feeling the pressure of new responsibilities and the sting of a classroom bully while trying to find their

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