Everyone loves a good joke! But did you know there are other great benefits to reading joke books for kids beside entertainment? The heightened fun of a silly joke can help a timid reader relax and enjoy reading. Your child can grow their vocabulary, learn figures of speech, and build their confidence all without feeling pressured or bored. Reading doesn’t have to be boring! It can be silly and fun!
That’s why we’ve put together a list of 26 Joke Books For Kids, categorized by age, so you can easily find a book appropriate for your child’s reading level. Bookmark this page so you can come back to it as your little joker reaches new milestones in their reading.
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Joke Books For Toddlers Under 3
It’s never too early to get into the habit of reading to your baby. At this stage, puns don’t really make a lot of sense to your toddler’s developing mind, so these kid friendly joke are more for Mom and Dad to enjoy while still being age appropriate. Soak up these precious moments as your child laughs along with you.
Get The Giggles: A First Joke Book by Scholastic
This book is full of cute classic kids jokes like “why did the chicken cross the road?” Hold on to this one because it’s actually a Scholastic Reader Level 1 book, which means your child can use it when they’re older to learn independent reading.
Knock Knock! Who’s There? by Tad Hills
Read the joke on the page, then have your toddler lift the flap to find the punchline. The interactive element makes this a favorite for young children.
My First Joke Book by Amanda Enright
When writing this book, author Amanda Enright’s goal was to make the jokes easy enough for little kids to understand, so parents don’t spend as much time explaining them. We appreciate the thoughtfulness!
A Cheesy Little Joke Book by Brick Puffington
This finger puppet board book provides endless fun and learning for young minds. While Mom & Dad get to enjoy the punchlines, the puppets encourage interactive play, hand-eye coordination, sensory and language development for babies and toddlers.
Joke Books For Kids 3 to 5
Little comedians will love this list of bestselling joke books written just for them. Get all their giggles and sillies out while spending a rainy day indoors. Or spend some quality time telling jokes to Grandma and Grandpa. Whatever the situation, your friends and family are sure to hear your child repeat these jokes over and over for hours of entertainment.
Lunchbox Jokes by Deana Gunn
This book is actually a collection of 100 tear-out note cards featuring a funny joke on each card. Lunch Box Jokes is part of a three-book series that includes Lunch Box Jokes Food and Lunch Box Jokes Animals. Collect them all for a stand up comedy hour in your living room!
Wee Hee Hee: A Collection Of Pretty Funny Jokes And Pictures by Wee Society
This childrens picture book is a work of art on every page. Featuring quick simple jokes easy enough for pre-schoolers to enjoy. Thanks to the big bright illustrations, it also works as a bedtime story for toddlers.
My First Lift-The-Flap Jokes by Highlights
Highlights has an entire collection of joke books for slightly older children, but this one is specially made for the littles in your life. An interactive “lift the flap” book that requires you and your child to “find” the punchline.
The Jokiest Joking Joke Book Ever Written…No Joke! by Kathi Wagner
This book is the first of a ten book collection. While the jokes are simple enough to be read to 3-5 year olds, this is also the perfect series for early independent readers. It’s illustrated similar to a comic book and covers a wide range of kid-centric topics like video games, school, and zombies. Your kids will want to keep it and re-read it for years to come.
The Best Joke Book For Kids by Rather McSilly
Bright colors and silly characters bring this childrens picture book to life. The simple one-line jokes are cute and funny enough to keep both parent and child entertained. And there are nine more books just like it in this rather delightful series.
My First Kids Jokes by Cindy Merrylove
Featuring two jokes per page, this illustrated book gives parents and a little more to work with. The large font and simplicity of the jokes make it a good option for beginner level readers as well.
Dare You Not To Laugh Challenge: Super Silly Knock Knock Jokes For Kids by Tesse Adams
This book actually challenges your child NOT to laugh while you read the silliest knock knock jokes ever out loud. Each page is brilliantly illustrated with comical characters that only make the challenge harder! Your whole family will be in stitches by the end of this hilarious reading game.
The Easy Reader Joke Book by Earl Fizwickle
Full of cute classics (orange you glad to see me?) as well as some originals. The adorable full-page illustrations are what make this book a winner. It almost seems like another joke book that could double as a bedtime story.
My First Joke Book For Kids by Brooke Keller
A funny, engaging, and fully illustrated joke on every page. These one-liners are super cute and easy to understand. There are also a few riddles and “would you rather” questions to keep kids interested.
275+ Jokes For Kids by Joke Heroes
For the serious comedian in your house! This book is brimming with originals, but be warned. The puns are a bit more complicated. The age says 3-5 but we think it might be better suited for an older child. Or with a patient child and parent who don’t mind explaining the jokes.
Joke Books For Kids 5+
As your little one grows, so does their funny bone! Some of the books listed below emphasize learning while others are just good clean fun for the whole family. From dad jokes to seriously hilarious jokes. Whichever you prefer, your school age child is sure to enjoy them all.
Just Joking LOL by National Geographic Kids
We love National Geographic at our house, so of course we had to mention National Geographic Kids and their collection of LOL Joke Books! These books are a great mix of educational animal facts and kid friendly jokes. For hours of fun while learning.
Roald Dahl Whoppsy-Whiffling Joke Book by Roald Dahl
For the Roald Dahl fans out there, these whoppsy good jokes are entirely based on Dahl’s collection of classic children’s stories including beloved titles like Matilda, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, The Big Friendly Giant, and more. It’s a must-have at our house.
The Big Book of Laugh Out Loud Jokes For Kids: A 3 In 1 Collection by Rob Elliot
These easy one-liners will have adults laughing too. The 3 in 1 collection features all three of Elliot’s Wall Street Journal Bestselling joke books for kids. Including Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids, Zoolarious Animal Jokes for Kids, and Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids.
Awesome Jokes That Every 5 Year Old Should Know by May Waugh
Waugh has a joke book for every year that your child ages (5 – 9) making a cool birthday gift idea. Full of hilarious hit for kids, and easy enough for beginner readers.
The Silly Kids Joke Book by Cooper The Pooper
A collection of 500+ jokes inspired by the wacky questions our tiny humans sometimes ask us. Using cute simple puns, this book is easy to read and enjoy by the whole family.
The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids by Carole P. Roman
This wonderful activity book combines the power of laughter and learning. There are over 800 silly jokes, cool facts, and an emphasis on teaching kids how to write their own jokes! The author explains things like puns, punchlines, and comedic timing in a way that’s easy for kids to understand. It’s a real gem for young comedians.
A Whole Lotta Knock-Knock Jokes by Mike Spohr
500 easy to read jokes and riddles that promise fun for the whole family – even Grandma! This is good clean silliness with a modern-day edge including jokes about video games. It’s sure to be enjoyed by today’s tech-savvy children while still being appropriate.
Knock Knock Joke Book For Kids by Sheryl Green
The perfect knock-knock book for beginner readers. There are a few jokes per page so you get more for your money. But they’re easy for young kids to read and understand. Perfect for kids who love knock knock jokes.
Don’t Laugh Challenge: 2nd Edition by Billy Boy
There are over ten different variations of this brilliant joke book that challenges your whole family to try NOT to laugh! While the jokes are written simply enough for a beginner reader, some might require a parent to explain them. Makes a great addition to family game night.
Funny Jokes For 5 Year Old Kids by Jimmy Jones
A book of jokes, riddles, and tongue twisters. These witty one-liners can be easily understood by five year olds. However, the book is not illustrated. For that reason, we recommend giving it to an independent reader. Such as kids seven or older.
Laugh Attack: The Biggest Best Joke Book Ever by Highlights
We mentioned the Highlights joke book for toddlers above. So we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention this one too. Highlights has an entire collection of joke books all done in the Highlights style we’ve come to know and love.
Joke-lopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest Dumbest Joke Book Ever
Featuring over 1,700 jokes, riddles, and puns, this truly is an encyclopedia of jokes for kids! Full of fun facts and activities too. Perfect for long car rides. Because it’s written almost like an activity chapter book, we recommend it for slightly older kids who are confident reading on their own.
The Unofficial Joke Book For Fans of Harry Potter Vol. 1 by Brian Boone and Amanda Brack
The title of this book says it all! Every joke in this delightful volume is based on the beloved characters and world of Harry Potter (How did Ron gas up the flying car?… ”Expecto petroleum!”). The best part? There are a total of four books in this must-have series for Potter fans!
