Wacky Reads for Kids

Enjoy some of these off-the-wall, bonkers books!

Updated August 1, 2025
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Don't trust fish
Sharpson, Neil
Ebook
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * An absurdly laugh-out-loud funny picture book about the villainy of fish, illustrated by National Book Award-winning creator Dan Santat "A ribald and uproarious warning to those unschooled in fishy goings-on." --Kirkus, starred review Why...
The truth about the couch
Rubin, Adam
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious picture book about everyone's favorite piece of furniture. Pssst! Hey. I'm here to tell ya what the furniture police don't want you to know... Listen close. I'll explain...
Pretty ugly : a Toon book
Sedaris, David
Paper Book
Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year winner for ages 6 to 8 Most Anticipated Books of 2024 List, Kirkus Reviews Most Anticipated Kids Books List - February, Barnes & Noble Kids Indie Next Pick March/April 2024 2025 Capitol Choices A...
P is for pterodactyl : the worst alphabet book ever ; all the letters that misbehave and make words nearly impossible to pronounce
Haldar, Raj
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller! A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." -The New York Times Let's get real-the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word...
A giraffe did one
Pallotta, Jerry
Paper Book
A herd of elk do it while running. A pride of lions do it while sunning. A giraffe did one up high with a shake. When the elephant does it, watch out! It sounds like an EARTHQUAKE! This humorous reminder on good manners will have readers giggling and guessing just what...
Buddy and the bunnies in Don't play with your food
Shea, Bob
Paper Book
From the hilarious creator of Chez Bob comes this silly-but-sweet story about a (not-at-all-scary) monster who tries to play with his prey! Rah! Buddy's a monster, and he's hungry! Time for all cute little bunnies to hop into his...
Imogene's antlers
Small, David
Paper Book
This whimsical story of a little girl who wakes one morning to discover she has grown antlers has delighted children since it was first published 15 years ago. The perfect Christmas present for any kid looking forward to a visit from Santa's reindeer--or any reader looking for some year-long fun!...
Still stuck
Yoshitake, Shinsuke
Paper Book
Getting dressed and undressed can be difficult, especially for little ones. While getting ready for a bath one evening, a little boy gets stuck in his clothes. He panics and starts to fear what life would be like if he never got unstuck. How will he play outside? How will he stop the cat from...
I do not eat children
Cutler, Marcus
Paper Book
A smooth-talking monster gets what's coming to him in this funny and slyly subversive picture book for fans of There's a Monster in Your Book and We Don't Eat Our Classmates. A big orange creature lurks in a crowded playground...but...
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Barrett, Judi.
Paper Book
The classic children's book and inspiration behind a hit animated film, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a whimsical and imaginative picture book that has delighted generations of readers. The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town--except...
On account of the gum
Rex, Adam
Paper Book
How do you get gum out of your hair? From the madcap mind of award-winning children's author Adam Rex comes a book about how the best intentions lead to the worst (and funniest) ideas! So, you got bubblegum in your hair--and before you know it, a pair of...
The book with no pictures
Novak, B. J.
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian--a perfect gift for any special occasion! You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious....
Fear the bunny
Morris, Richard T.
Paper Book
Bunnies--not tigers--rule the forest in this adorable take on William Blake's classic poem. Bunnies, bunnies, burning bright In the forests of the night-- Wait, bunnies?! Yes, bunnies. Tigers may be the most feared animal in some<...
The Wonky Donkey sound book : hee haw!
Smith, Craig
Paper Book
This sound book based on the bestselling picture book will have you laughing - and braying - out loud! Hee-haw! The bestselling picture book is now a sound book! Children can press the button to hear a hee-haw on every page. Get ready to laugh out loud as you read along with a spunky, hanky-panky...
Don't think of tigers
Latimer, Alex
Paper Book
Dream up anything you like, dear reader, and watch it come to life on the next page--just no tigers! This fun read-aloud about creativity and perspeverance will have your reader giggling and inspired, all while our hero learns that with a bit of practice, even the wildest challenges can be tamed....
You're going to love this book!
John, Jory
Paper Book
Sure to bring a smile to the faces of even the grumpiest readers, this laugh-out-loud picture book from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Jory John and internationally acclaimed illustrator Olivier Tallec is hilarious enough to come back to again and again. ...
Great, now we've got barbarians!
Eaton, Jason Carter
Paper Book
An untidy kid sets off a pest invasion like no other in this boisterously fun picture book about the perils of messy habits. Playing and having fun is a kid's job, right? Cleaning up is a parent's job, right? Why do grown-ups make such a fuss about tidiness and cleanliness,...
My pictures after the storm
Veillé, Éric
Paper Book
With its funky format, clever rhymes, and funny images, My Pictures after the Storm is a witty and inventive take on "before" and "after." What happens to a lion after a storm? His mane is swept into a disheveled mess. What becomes of a pear after an elephant passes by?...

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