Humorous stories
Funny stories for the Elephant & Piggie lover in your life who's looking for their next read!
- Andrea
Pre-Readers
![cover of Roller Bears by Eric Seltzer](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-10/seltzer.jpg?itok=v5BnYvd2)
Eric Seltzer (author)
Eric Seltzer is the author of many books with colorful illustrations and silly situations. His books focus on rhyming and wordplay. Some titles include Roller bears, Knight owls, and Party pigs! --- all illustrated by Tom Tinn-Disbury.
![cover of For Otto by David Milgrim](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-10/otto.jpg?itok=sPNXpnXT)
The Adventures of Otto (series) by David Milgrim
A series about a robot and his animal friends in silly situations. The series focuses on short sentences, repetition, and rhyming words. This series is a mix of Pre-Readers and Level 1 titles.
![cover of Fox is Late by Corey Tabor](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-10/Fox%20corey%20tabor.jpg?itok=mvosgHBd)
Fox (series) by Corey Tabor
A series about an independent fox who likes to march to the beat of his own drum. Featuring sweet friendship and silly situations.
Level 1 Early Readers (Same as Elephant & Piggie)
![cover of Unicorn and Yeti](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-10/Unicorn%20and%20Yeti.jpg?itok=ytOqae-5)
Unicorn and Yeti (series) by Heather Avris Burnell
A series about two very different friends who discover things they like to do together. They have fun even when things go wrong.
![cover of Do You Like My Bike by Norm Feuti](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-10/Hello%20Hedgehog%20cover.jpg?itok=4hsmbdTp)
Hello, Hedgehog! (series) by Norm Feuti
A series of stories about supportive friends who have big emotions, sometimes silly.
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Splat the Cat (series), created by Rob Scotton
Splat and his friends get into silly situations and make funny faces. This series has a mix of picture books, Level 1 and Level 2 readers.
![cover of Fox and Chick: the Party](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-10/fox%20and%20chick.jpg?itok=BqSejAnc)
Fox + Chick (series) by Sergio Ruzzier
Stories about friends who are opposites.
![cover of Hello, Crabby by Jonathan Fenske](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-10/hello%20crabby%20cover.jpg?itok=UjDPpERN)
Jonathan Fenske (author)
Jonathan Fenske is the author of many humorous books and series. The Crabby the Crabby Crab series is focused on the friendship of two friends with very different personalities. The Pig and Fox series is more focused on wordplay. His works include picture books, Level 1 and Level 2 readers.
![cover of Snail & Worm by Tina Kugler](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-10/snail%20and%20worm.jpg?itok=eqJ74wEm)
Snail & Worm (series) by Tina Kügler
Collections of short stories starring two friends.
![cover of The Totally Secret Secret by Bob Shea](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-10/Ballet%20Cat%20cover.jpg?itok=8whRPBt_)
Ballet Cat (series) by Bob Shea
Ballet Cat shares her love of dance with her friends and family.
![cover of Jack at Batt](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Jack%20cover.jpg?itok=pc0e5iAH)
Jack Book (series) by Max Barnett (author) and Greg Pizzoli (illustrator)
A funny series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a loveable dog.
![cover of What About Worms by Ryan T. Higgins](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Worms%20Higgins%20cover.jpg?itok=hqSnPswT)
Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! (series)
A series of funny books that are Elephant & Piggie approved! They are shelved separately by author, but all have the distinctive “Elephant and Piggie” type spine, so they can be found on the shelves easily. Some good ones include the silly book about creepy crawlies called What about worms!? by Ryan T. Higgins and It's shoe time! by Bryan Collier.
Level 2 Early Readers
![cover of Hi Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Hi%20Fly%20Guy%20cover.jpg?itok=uO7NQ7dA)
Tedd Arnold (author)
Tedd Arnold writes funny and gross stories sure to appeal to every mud-roller. His most popular series is Fly Guy -- a series full of gross-out humor about a boy and his pet fly. Also check out his companion series about educational topics - Fly Guy Presents.
![cover of Poppleton by Cynthia Rylant](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Poppleton%20cover.jpg?itok=pL2kBeRg)
Poppleton (series) by Cynthia Rylant (author) and Mark Teague (illustrator)
Clever and silly stories about Poppleton and his friends. A gentle and slow-paced series focused on friendship and having fun.
![cover of Frog and Toad Are Friends](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Frog%20and%20Toad.jpg?itok=v92GXFyS)
Frog and Toad (series) by Arnold Lobel
Stories about friends having a good and often funny time. A gentle and slow-paced series.
![cover of Amelia Bedelia](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Amelia%20Bedelia%20Cover.jpg?itok=5AFIjQNT)
Amelia Bedelia (series) by Peggy and Herman Parish
The classic, silly series about a maid who always takes things too literally. Kids will enjoy the wordplay and absurd situations. There's also a companion young Amelia Bedelia series of Level 1 readers.
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Grumpy Monkey (series) by Suzanne and Max Lang
A series about a grumpy monkey who gets into mischief with very expressive illustrations.
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Rabbit & Robot (series) by Cece Bell
A rabbit and a robot are friends despite their differences.
![cover of Frank and Bean: Food Truck Fiasco](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Frank%20and%20bean.jpg?itok=EtypFdnE)
Frank and Bean (series) by Jamie Michalak (author) and Bob Kolar (illustrator)
A fun, colorful series of a couple of foods getting into absurd situations.
Level 3+ Early Readers
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The Golly Sisters (series) by Betsy Byars (author) and Sue Truesdell (illustrator)
Stories about the antics of the sisters: May-May and Rose. May-May and Rose make ridiculous decisions, but have fun traveling around performing together.
![cover of Charlie & Mouse](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Charlie%20and%20Mouse.jpg?itok=8WrpcwZo)
Charlie & Mouse (series) by Laurel Snyder (author) and Emily Hughes (illustrator)
Silly stories about two brothers and their antics. They feature familiar situations and everyday humor.
![cover of Fox All Week](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Fox.jpg?itok=7-Ws7NB8)
Fox (series) by Edward and James Marshall
Humorous stories about a Fox just trying to have a good time.
![cover of Snail's Silly Adventures](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/snails%20silly%20adventures.jpg?itok=XFtefp-p)
Snail (series) by Mary Peterson
Stories about an expressive, silly snail and his best friend ladybug.
![cover of I Have to Go](/sites/www.lodipubliclibrary.org/files/styles/small_115_/public/2023-11/Munsch.jpg?itok=TXyBgpgt)
Robert Munsch (author)
Classic stories by Robert Munsch adapted for early readers.