Wacky Reads for Kids

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

Updated August 1, 2025
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I want to be a vase
Torres, Julio (Comedian)
Paper Book
Former SNL writer and comedic rising star Julio Torres takes readers on a journey through the lives and intimate dramas of some of the unsung shapes of our time in this picture book inspired by his HBO special My Favorite Shapes. Shapes. You've heard of them. You might...
Don't trust fish
Sharpson, Neil
Paper Book
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
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
Hats are not for cats!
Rayner, Jacqueline K.
Paper Book
Are hats for cats?! A big, bossy dog and a determined cat disagree. This funny rhyming romp--with a large cast of cats and hats--leads readers to the perfect conclusion: Hats are for everyone! A big, severe, plaid-hat-wearing dog insists that the small black cat in the red...
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
Illus. in full color. Imogene awakens one morning to find she has grown antlers.
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...
Don't feed the coos!
Stutzman, Jonathan
Paper Book
The dynamic team behind Llama Destroys the World returns with a laugh-out-loud tale about the dangers...of feeding pigeons! When you see a coo, you will be tempted to give it a treat. Coos are adorable, peaceful, kind of silly. But DON'T...
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
Tigers may be the most feared animal in some forests, but in this one, they fear the bunny. One hapless tiger finds this idea preposterous-what are they going to do? Nibble on his tail? Bop him on the head? Cute him to death?
The wonky donkey
Smith, Craig
Paper Book
This hysterical read-aloud and viral hit is also available as a board book! With over two million copies sold in the United States alone, readers are in love with this spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey! The international blockbuster by Craig Smith...
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. ...
The saddest toilet in the world
Apple, Sam
Paper Book
In a cheeky and hilarious picture book, author Sam Apple and illustrator Sam Ricks share a silly story about the potty-training experience...from the toilet's point of view! Danny would sit anywhere and everywhere: a comfy couch, a bean bag chair, his mom's lap, a playground...

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