Books like The Laugh
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224
Why to read
Engages with humor, perfect for young readers.
Encourages creativity and original storytelling.
Nurtures emotional intelligence through character experiences.
Supports literacy with accessible writing style.

Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
Award winning
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes laughter and joy through playful animal visuals.
Enhances observational skills with engaging guessing games.
Strengthens decision-making abilities in young readers.
Encourages family interaction and shared reading moments.

Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
Award winning
The Try Not to Laugh Challenge - Would Your Rather? - EWW Edition
Crazy Corey, 2019
78 pages
Why to read
Sparks laughter with hilarious and quirky scenarios.
Enhances decision-making skills through engaging choices.
Fosters family bonding through interactive reading.
Promotes creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

The Try Not to Laugh Challenge - Would Your Rather? - EWW Edition
Crazy Corey, 2019
Award winning
Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through concise, imaginative storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, carefully chosen language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Ideal for quick, engaging read-aloud sessions.

Ten-Word Tiny Tales
Joseph Coelho, Alex T. Smith, 2023
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #2)
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Boosts creativity through engaging and diverse storytelling.
Enhances empathy by exploring various characters' perspectives.
Encourages artistic expression in young readers.
Supports literacy skills with accessible graphic novel format.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #2)
Dav Pilkey, 2021
Award winning
My Weirdtastic School #3: Professor Pitt Is a Nitwit!
Dan Gutman, 2023
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous storyline fosters creativity.
Relatable school setting enhances connection for young readers.
Encourages critical thinking through quirky challenges.
Supports vocabulary expansion in a fun context.

My Weirdtastic School #3: Professor Pitt Is a Nitwit!
Dan Gutman, 2023
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
