The funniest children's books to read aloud

A book that makes a child laugh until they cannot breathe is the fastest way to convince them that books are on their side.

B.J. Novak

The most reliable laugh in the business. Your dignity is the price.

Ages 3–8 · ≈ 5 min aloud

Jon Klassen

For kids old enough to get a very dark joke.

Ages 3–8 · ≈ 3 min aloud

Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers

Funny for the kid, and funnier for any adult who has ever had a job.

Ages 3–8 · ≈ 7 min aloud

Mo Willems

For younger kids who want the power to shout at a bird.

Ages 2–6 · ≈ 3 min aloud

Robert Munsch & Michael Martchenko

A last line they will repeat for days.

Ages 3–8 · ≈ 6 min aloud

Roald Dahl & Quentin Blake

The long, wicked option for older kids.

Ages 6–12 · ≈ 20 min a sitting · 5 h total

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