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Books to Read...When You Want to Laugh

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Everyone loves a good laugh. And what better way to laugh than to read a silly, funny story? Here are five of my very favorite books for ages 8-11 that can always produce a smile and laugh from me.
By Neil Gaiman
Illustrated by Skottie Young
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2013. Fiction.

This book is nonsensical fun the whole way through! I absolutely loved how it was about everything and yet nothing. Everything in the sense that you get volcano gods, pirates, aliens, and dinosaur inventors all in the same story, and nothing in the sense that it is simply about a father getting the milk for his children's breakfast cereal. This is a funny, fast-paced book that will make a terrific read-aloud for anyone just wanting a nonsensical ride in a Floaty-Ball-Person-Carrier.
Illustrated by Tim Heitz 
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2020. Fiction.

So I actually love the entire Wayside School series, (and they are ALL sure to make you laugh) but this is the newest installment in the series. With laugh-out-loud moments, bizarre happenings, and a class full of your favorite students on the thirtieth floor, this book is sure to bring on the giggles!

Written by Chris Harris
Illustrated by Lane Smith
New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2017. Informational.

Want to read some hilarious poetry? I absolutely loved this treasury of ridiculous, witty, crazy poems! Reminiscent of Shel Silverstein, these poems are upbeat and funny, leaving you with the same feeling you probably had as a kid jumping on the bed. (Which, let's be honest, is probably the point.)


Written by Norton Juster
Illustrated by Jules Feiffer
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015. Fiction.

Enter a world of imagination where play-on-words and whimsical characters rule the day! Full of hilarious moments and nutty characters who will win your heart, this classic children's book will produce laughter as well as food for thought.
By John Erickson
Austin, Tex. : Texas Monthly Press, 1988. Fiction.

The entire Hank the Cowdog series is absolutely hilarious. Follow Hank on all of his crazy adventures as he takes on the many responsibilities as Head of Ranch Security. He'll encounter singing coyotes, ridiculous buzzards, and a host of other threats to the ranch. You'll laugh the whole way through.

 

Come to the library soon and check out one of these funny books that will leave you laughing out loud! 

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