FUNNY without compromising solid storytelling! I’m thrilled to report that the books below deliver in spades. I have to give credit to my marvelous colleagues at the bookstore, who read many of these first and insisted I move them up on my to-read pile. As always, I’ve prioritized ...
We knew Bill Hader was funny, but now we also know he’s an impressive actor and director, too. This spoiler-laden discussion of all four seasons dives deep into what’s real and not, what’s funny and not, and whether Barry was mostly a trippy homage to “Breaking Bad.”...
Why did the kid throw his clock out the window?Because he wanted to see time fly! What do you call a huge pile of cats?A meow-ntain! Why wouldn’t the shrimp share his treasure?Because he was a little shellfish! What does a rain cloud wear under its clothes?Thunderwear! Why do ...
Funny books are a great way to get kids of all ages excited about reading. In fact, the 7th Edition of the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report found that humor is a top trait kids look for in books. For younger readers, start with the hilarious books in the How Do Dinosaurs seri...
In Drew Daywalt's back-to-school story, a child's long-neglected, battered crayons stage a coup, sick of being called funny names, broken in two or forgotten under the couch. Even orange and yellow are at odds, believing each is the color of the sun. The brilliant premise and hilariou...
This narrator of this cute, funny “lift-the-flaps” book is just trying to find the perfect pet. Only problem is, the zoo keeps sending him the wrong kinds of animals, from the too-big elephant to the too-scary snake! But don’t worry — the zoo gets their act together in the en...
im all over it now im behind in my work im crying im crying im down and out im from im glad to hear that im going on a busines im going to give you im going to have a cu im going to head an o im haveing fun im having fun im invisible im just a kid i know im just think...
Our first list of best read-alouds for kids was such a hit, we decided to add a few more great books! Take a look at these picks, refreshed with a few more titles to enjoy together with your kid. There’s plenty of research showing that reading to children and encouraging them to pr...
Age Appropriateness:Whether you’re picking out a book for a toddler or a teenager, keeping the appropriate age level in mind is essential. Toddlers have a brief attention span, so books for them should have enough words to craft an engaging story without so much text they tune out. Dr. ...
continues the dream-chasing journey of the guitar girl;MOB PSYCHO 100 Ⅲtells the growth and transformation of a super-powered teenager; inMONKIE KID 3, a team of heroes assembles to safeguard peace in the universe;THE BOSS BABY: BACK IN THE CRIBunveils the thrills and hilarity of under...