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Carl Hiaasen on Writing Kids’ Books with Humor and Heart

We chatted with Carl Hiaasen, author of our Book Club for Kids pick Hoot, about penning realistic, humorous stories with themes that feel relatable to young readers.

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Jennifer L. Holm’s Most Fantastic, Fun-Filled Kids’ Books

Whether you gravitate towards historical fiction, graphic novels, or something in between, you’ll adore these highlights from Jennifer L. Holm’s enormous collection of books.

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Bookshelf Must-Have: Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstiltskin

We’ve all heard the story of Rumpelstiltskin, the greedy guy who spun straw into gold for the miller’s daughter in exchange for her firstborn child. But is that the real story? Adventure, humor, and magic abound in this Bookshelf Must-Have pick for middle grade readers.

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Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s Most Wonderful, Whimsical Children’s Books

We’ve compiled a list of what we consider the essential Amy Krouse Rosenthal for your reading pleasure. We hope you love them as much as we do.

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The Hands-Down Funniest Books for Kids, According to Authors

To celebrate Humor Month, we asked authors to share their picks for the all-time funniest books for kids. These are the giggle-inducing reads they’ve chuckled at, loved, and gone back to time and again.

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The Many Benefits of Sharing Jokes as a Family

Beyond the joy of a good belly laugh, sharing jokes as a family can have all kinds of benefits for kids. Here are some compelling reasons to make joking around a family habit.

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Growing Reader

Bookshelf Must-Have: Princess Pulverizer

Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a chapter book that's fast-paced, fun, and filled with offbeat but lovable characters — all the ingredients of a kid-pleaser.

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Chris Grabenstein and Russell Ginns Make the Case for Puzzle-Filled Kids’ Books

These two fantastic authors know a lot about books that pull tweens into the action and keep them guessing right until the very end.

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12 Funny and Real Tales of Friendship Gone Wrong for Kids

Friendships can sometimes go awry. These funny and relatable tales of the occasionally bumpy road to togetherness are great for young readers.

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A Hilarious and Heartfelt Romp Down the Yellow Brick Road: A Q&A with Holly Goldberg Sloan

Featuring a laugh-out-loud narrator and a cast of memorable supporting characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is an inspiring story that tweens won’t soon forget.

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9 Hilarious Parodies of Classic Picture Books

Here are some of the funniest spoofs on beloved children's books for kids and adults, including parodies of Goodnight Moon, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, and more.

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Bookshelf Must-Have: Funny Girl: Funniest. Stories. Ever.

Looking for some LOL stories for your tween? Our new Bookshelf Must-Have pick is overflowing with giggles, chuckles, and snorty laughs, too.

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