Books like If Kids Ruled the School: Kids' Favorite Funny School Poems (Giggle Poetry)
Tales of Clever, Courageous Girls
Bruce Lansky, 1998
128 pages
Why to read
Showcases bravery and intelligence in female protagonists.
Empowers girls through engaging, inspiring stories.
Fosters creativity and resilience in young readers.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading time.

Tales of Clever, Courageous Girls
Bruce Lansky, 1998
Award winning
A Bad Case Of The Giggles : Kids Pick the Funniest Poems, Book #2
Bruce Lansky, Stephen Carpenter, 1994
128 pages
Why to read
Curated collection of humorous and engaging children's poems.
Fosters early literacy and joy in reading.
Encourages laughter and bonding during family read-alouds.
Instills love of poetry with fun rhythms and themes.

A Bad Case Of The Giggles : Kids Pick the Funniest Poems, Book #2
Bruce Lansky, Stephen Carpenter, 1994
Award winning
I've Been Burping in the Classroom: And Other Silly Sing-Along Songs (Giggle Poetry)
Bruce Lansky, Stephen Carpenter, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Delightfully funny sing-along songs for kids.
Encourages musical interest and rhythmic skills.
Enhances vocabulary through catchy lyrics.
Promotes joy and laughter in learning.

I've Been Burping in the Classroom: And Other Silly Sing-Along Songs (Giggle Poetry)
Bruce Lansky, Stephen Carpenter, 2007
Award winning
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, Matt Hunt, 2023
336 pages
Why to read
365 witty poems spark daily imagination and joy.
Enhances linguistic skills with playful, rhyming verse.
Addresses daily life themes, aiding emotional development.
Perfect for bedtime, instilling a love for poetry.

A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, Matt Hunt, 2023
I Don't Like Poetry
Joshua Seigal, Chris Piascik, 2016
88 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging verses spark children’s interest in poetry.
Addresses common childhood aversion to poetry relatably.
Encourages creativity and appreciation for linguistic play.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

I Don't Like Poetry
Joshua Seigal, Chris Piascik, 2016
Award winning
Buzz
Janet S. Wong, Margaret Chodos-Irvine, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with captivating, rhythmic storytelling.
Highlights teamwork and cooperation through relatable characters.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Supports language development with vibrant, playful language.

Buzz
Janet S. Wong, Margaret Chodos-Irvine, 2000
Award winning
How to Draw Funny Faces
Barbara Soloff-Levy, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity with engaging drawing instructions.
Builds motor skills through fun art activities.
Stimulates visual-spatial intelligence in young minds.
Encourages self-expression and confidence in art.

How to Draw Funny Faces
Barbara Soloff-Levy, 2002
Award winning
Songs of Myself: An Anthology of Poems and Art
Georgia Heard, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Cultivates creativity through diverse poems and inspiring artwork.
Enhances language skills and emotional expression in young readers.
Encourages self-discovery and empathy through reflective themes.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
