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This reissue about a father/daughter switch (he’s tired of his job in advertising; she’s tired of kindergarten) is just as fresh and funny as it was 24 years ago when it was first published. A new generation of parents and children will the welcome the return of its tart humor and expressive, detailed pencil illustrations.

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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First-time picture book author Diesen’s splashy, colorful Pout-Pout Fish is an empathetic swim through the currents of those “dreary-wearies” that make the Pout-Pout Fish pout! With a seemingly permanent grouchy countenance, Mr. Fish encounters numerous friends, like Mr. Jelly, Mr. Eight (the octopus) and Mrs. Squid, who ask him with playful rhymes why he can’t turn his frown upside-down. The answer from Mr. Fish is delightful, and a sure crowd-pleaser: “I’m a pout-pout fish/With a pout-pout face/So I spread the dreary-wearies/All over the place!/BLUB/BLUUUB/ BLUUUUUB.” Luckily, Mr. Fish has lots of undersea friends to reassure him that he shouldn’t be so grumpy, but it takes a kissy-kissy fish to rid Mr. Fish of his dreary-wearies for good. Delightful, vibrant, colorful illustrations, with smart, fun rhymes and a refrain that kids will recite over and over. A great book for audience participation or one-on-one to help cheer up little pouters.

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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Have you ever wondered what goes on in your cat’s mind? I don’t think that this book quite answers the question, but it does start you thinking. This is an amusing take on the inner life of one Walter Kitty (aka “Fang”), loosely styled after the famous short story by James Thurber. Great, active illustrations help support the funny narrative. One of my favorite parts is when Walter talks about how much he helps out around the house when he is actually making a big mess and frustrating his owners. Kids don’t have to be cat owners or feline devotees to appreciate this book, as they will easily identify with the rich, inner world of Walter’s make-believe exploits.

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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Audrey Wood has created a hilarious read aloud. Children of all ages can relate to the fact that King Bidgood is having so much fun in his bathtub that he does not want to get out! Yet, who will run the kingdom? The rhythmic, repetitious writing simply begs for children to chant along, “King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub, and he won’t get out!”

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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The Cat in the Hat is back to remind us that reading can be done everywhere and anywhere, upside down, on a train, or even with your eyes shut! Budding readers will appreciate Dr. Seuss’ trademark humor about one of their favorite new activities.

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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Have you ever wondered what snowmen do at night? In this hilarious tale, a town full of snowmen embarks on a night of drinking cold cocoa, skating and playing baseball. The perfect rhyming story for a snowy day.

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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Arthur is a mild, art-loving guard dog at the Dogopolis Museum of Art. He spends evenings reading quietly in his little apartment on West 17th Street … unless the moon is full. Then he is transformed into “Art Dog,” who fills the city with extravagant street art.

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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Cornelius P. Mud takes care of bedtime rituals in a very unusual way, by feeding cookies to his fish and putting his toys in the refrigerator. Children love the illustrations that tell what Cornelius does when he answers mother’s question.

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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One afternoon, during a town fair, a group of mischievous babies crawls away from their families. It is up to one little boy to save the day. Rhyming verse, accompanied by eye-catching black silhouette illustrations, draws the reader into this hilarious caper.

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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Are you looking for a hilarious alphabet book chock full of the antics of 26 monkeys? Find out what happens when a family of monkeys is left home alone. If you think they act like typical siblings, you are right. It’s all “monkey business” in this house. Will Mom and Dad come home to their chimps, tucked away in bed, or will the mischievous monkeys make a mess instead?

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

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