
Gordon Blue, an ordinary second-grade chicken, accidentally developed superpowers in his uncle’s laboratory. Kung Pow Chicken Let’s Get Cracking! by Cyndi Marko (ages 6 – 9) series (NOTE: This book reads more like a beginning chapter book than an early reader because of the complex vocabulary so even though it says Level 2, I disagree with the leveling.) Perfect for readers who like silliness, puns, and good conquering evil, this is the story of two friends, Dog and Nugget, who live in Gastropolis and start a kindness club to fight evil like the dastardly Dijon Mustard. Nugget and Hot Dog by Jason Tharp (ages 6 – 9) This is a feel-good friendship adventure told in graphic (cartoon) format that kids love! (Next in the series: Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt.) You’ll love their carefree adventures - forming a pod, having parties, eating waffles, and imagining. Narwhal is exuberant to meet Jellyfish, his new imaginary friend who is imagining Narwhal, too.

Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton (ages 6 – 8) series Or pick some funny books from this list and encourage your child to read the one that looks the silliest.įunny Books for Kids Beginning Chapter Books for Kids Ages 6 – 9 Go to FUNNY PICTURE BOOKS if you have children under age six. Because series are the BEST! Once you like the first book, you can keep reading books in the series. I’ve indicated the age range for each book and marked if it’s a series. Here’s a huge list of kids’ favorite funny chapter books books for growing readers ages six to sixteen. This means that funny stories are a great way to get kids engaged in a story, especially reluctant readers. Plus, we need to laugh, too, it’s scientifically proven.

We’ve been reading the Wayside School stories at bedtime - and sometimes I get to laughing so much that I can’t keep reading.

(Plus, they won’t be reading Captain Underpants forever!) Who doesn’t love to laugh and giggle through a story, right?Īnd in my opinion, any book that gets a child to read - to practice reading - is GOOD. So many kids, reluctant readers included, become enthusiastic when they read funny books.
