Recently, all of my kids choose a book to give their new baby cousin. My 10 year old chose Creepy Carrots as he says it is his favorite picture book. The humor in this book might go over the heads of preschoolers, but older children who can appreciate a tongue-in-cheek story will find this book ...
Early Elementary
This Book is Gray
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My kids LOVE funny picture books. I read aloud 3 or 4 picture books to my kids everyday and I always try to make the last one be a funny one. This book is interesting, because my kids' tastes are usually pretty well-defined. They KNOW what they think is funny. This book however, my daughter read on ...
The Gruffalo
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All of my kids laughed out loud at the clever mouse's tricks in this charming story. It's rare to find a book that appeals equally to my four and ten year olds, but The Gruffalo was definitely a winner. Combine the clever plot with the colorful illustrations and the lyrical rhyming text and you have ...
Those Darn Squirrels
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Two of my kids (the 6 and 10 year old), found parts of this book laugh out loud funny. The other 2 kids (the 4 and 8 year olds) seem less impressed, but I think they still enjoyed it. However, the main reason why you should check out this book from the library is because it pairs perfectly with this ...
Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue
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This book is pure gold. The humor of Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue appeals to everyone in my family from the preschooler to the 5th grader. Maurice Sendak gives a witty nod even to parents with his serious and fanciful title. Note that more sensitive kids might show some ...
Still Stuck
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To be fair, my kids are fans of any picture book that involves cartoon butts. They were clearly the target audience for this book as all four of them were laughing out as we followed the poor protagonist's clothing struggles. Any book that appeals to the wide age range of my brood (4 to 11 years) is ...
Nanette’s Baguette
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Mo Willems is our favorite. There are several spots on this blog where I publicly declare my belief that he is a genius. However, when I read this book to my kids, aged 4 to 10 years, I did not tell them that Willems was the author. It is not immediately recognizable as his work. They all still ...
If You Plant a Seed
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This book really has it all...gorgeous illustrations, an easily understood plot, hilarious moments, and a sweet moral. All of my kids (ages 4 to 10 years) and I thought it was delightful. If You Plant a Seed Details Title: If You Plant a SeedAuthor/Illustrator: Kadir NelsonPublication Year: ...
Chloe and the Lion
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It's not very often you find a picture book that is completely original and hilarious. This is one of those inventive, creative finds that opens kids' minds to new possibilities and helps them think outside of the box. Chloe and the Lion Details Title: Chloe and the LionAuthor: Mac ...
Stuck
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We read a LOT of picture books in this house. It is not often I find one that has all 4 of my kids (ages 4 to 10) laughing with the same intensity. However, Stuck achieved this miraculous feat. All of my kids thought this book was hilarious. Stuck Details Title: StuckAuthor/Illustrator: ...
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