Humor in Every Hue: A Funny Picture Book Collection

Who Needs a Laugh?

Nothing better to get a laugh in your class or library than with a picture book! From LOLs to snickers and everything in between, These picture books offer laughs and learning moments.

The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi, Monica Arnaldo

The Interpreter

Olivia Abtahi, Monica Arnaldo

A sharp, heartfelt, and often humorous picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who’s an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents.

Mistaco by Eliza Kinkz, Eliza Kinkz

Mistaco

Eliza Kinkz, Eliza Kinkz

A chaotically funny debut picture book about a girl who’s had a terrible day full of mistakes and finds that making mistacos could be a delicious solution.

Little Bird Laila by Kelly Yang, Xindi Yan

Little Bird Laila

Kelly Yang, Xindi Yan

A joyful story of a Chinese American girl translating for her immigrant parents.

Worm Makes a Sandwich by Brianne Farley

Worm Makes a Sandwich

Brianne Farley

A sweetly humorous picture book about composting, told from the point of view of a worm.

Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson, Dan Santat

Don't Trust Fish

Neil Sharpson, Dan Santat

An absurdly laugh-out-loud funny picture book about the villainy of fish, illustrated by National Book Award-winning creator Dan Santat.

Echo by Adam Rex

Echo

Adam Rex

A funny and timely conversation starter about how dull life might be if everyone always agreed.

Blake the Snake Bakes a Cake by Amy Young, Alison Young

Blake the Snake Bakes a Cake

Amy Young, Alison Young

A picture book that leave readers in stitches as they follow this rambunctious reptile on his quest for the perfect bake.

What's Scarier Than Thunder? by Ben Falcone, Kevin Cornell

What's Scarier Than Thunder?

Ben Falcone, Kevin Cornell

A hilarious picture book about using humor to combat fear.

Super Goat Girl by Tracey Baptiste, Dapo Adeola

Super Goat Girl

Tracey Baptiste, Dapo Adeola

A funny graphic picture book about a shy new kid in superhero school, who’s not like any of the others, and has to figure out how not to feel so super-strange.

The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed, Hatem Aly

The Book That Almost Rhymed

Omar Abed, Hatem Aly

Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This hilarous take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make a rhyming tale twice as nice.

Goat Is the G.O.A.T. by Bea Birdsong, Kelly Murphy

Goat Is the G.O.A.T.

Bea Birdsong, Kelly Murphy

A funny misunderstanding sparks a sweet little goat’s joyful journey to self-discovery.

Kittybunkport by Scott Rothman, Zachariah OHora

Kittybunkport

Scott Rothman, Zachariah OHora

Lighthouses, lobster rolls, two silly scaredy-cats, and one uproarious seaside adventure!

Little Freddie Two Pants by Drew Daywalt, Lucy Ruth Cummins

Little Freddie Two Pants

Drew Daywalt, Lucy Ruth Cummins

A laugh-out-loud funny picture book about a dog who doesn’t know how many pairs of pants to wear (or where to wear them!).

Shake It Off! by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Shake It Off!

Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

The whimsical tale of a clever little goat who rises above everything that threatens to keep her down.

I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff, Julie Kwon

I'm Sorry You Got Mad

Kyle Lukoff, Julie Kwon

A humorous picture book that explores the importance of learning to apologize.

The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers

The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are back for another adventure—and this time they explore Duncan’s room

100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli by David LaRochelle, Lian Cho

100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli

David LaRochelle, Lian Cho

A wacky counting adventure and hilarious ode to dragons and math.

George & Lenny Are Always Together by Jon Agee, Jon Agee

George & Lenny Are Always Together

Jon Agee, Jon Agee

This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends—until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for fans of Frog & Toad and Elephant & Piggie.

Brandon and the Totally Troublesome Time Machine by Seth Fishman, Mark Fearing

Brandon and the Totally Troublesome Time Machine

Seth Fishman, Mark Fearing

A fun, inventive romp of a picture book about a boy who travels back to yesterday to fix his homework but gets into a battle across time with his past and future selves.

Bookie & Cookie by Blanca Gómez, Blanca Gómez

Bookie & Cookie

Blanca Gómez, Blanca Gómez

A scrumptious, funny, and clever read-aloud about two friends learning to compromise.

Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike by Mike Boldt, Mike Boldt

Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike

Mike Boldt, Mike Boldt

The first book in a picture book series about two hilarious melons trying new things.

Zebra and Yak: The Backwards Alphabet Book by Paul Friedrich, Paul Friedrich

Zebra and Yak: The Backwards Alphabet Book

Paul Friedrich, Paul Friedrich

A hilarious and unexpected backward alphabet picture book.

Proper Badger Would Never Trash the Classroom! by Lauren Glattly, Rob Sayegh Jr.

Proper Badger Would Never Trash the Classroom!

Lauren Glattly, Rob Sayegh Jr.

A hilarious tale about a well-intentioned badger whose wild instincts just can’t be suppressed

Parrotfish Has a Superpower by Jill Esbaum, Bob Shea

Parrotfish Has a Superpower

Jill Esbaum, Bob Shea

A factual (and funny) introduction to the parrotfish and its incredible somewhat-squirmy superpower.

Good Night Thoughts by Max Greenfield, James Serafino

Good Night Thoughts

Max Greenfield, James Serafino

A sweetly funny bedtime book about anxiety and being present.

Have You Seen My Acorn? by DK Ryland, DK Ryland

Have You Seen My Acorn?

DK Ryland, DK Ryland

A humorous picture book about a squirrel who enlists the help of his woodland friends as he searches for his missing acorn!

Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess by Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Joey Spiotto

Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess

Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Joey Spiotto

A funny, sweet story about a bighearted little troublemaker with the best of intentions.

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