Humorous Stories

272 records found. Displaying 169 - 192.

Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training

When ten-year-old Roosevelt Banks discovers that his two best friends are planning a bike and camping trip, he wants more than anything to go along. There's just one problem—he doesn't have a Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020

Rosh Hashanah with Uncle Max

Uncle Max is coming to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the birthday of the world, with the people he loves. They watch the sun go down, eat their holiday meal, dip challah and apples into honey for… Read More →

  • Dewey: 296.4/35
  • Copyright: 2021

Rumors

When Russell makes a deal with the Ms. Krunchensnap, the muscle-flexing principal, that he'll find her stolen wrestling trophy, provide her with a worthy opponent for the bout of the century, Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017
Spring 2025

Sam's Supersecret Survival Guide to Assembling an Army of Cats, Playground Games, and Surviving School

From the Series Supersecret Survival Guides

It's time for Sam to go to school! From having an army of cats to telling the difference between fake and real rumors, Sam knows how to have a perfect day at school. Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Sam's Supersecret Survival Guide to Boxing Up Brothers, Befriending Wizards, and Moving into a New Home

From the Series Supersecret Survival Guides

Sam is ready to move! Whether she's building a box fort, checking the new home for monsters, or meeting her wizard neighbor, it's up to Sam to make sure her family's move goes smoothly. Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Sam's Supersecret Survival Guide to Conquering Camping, Making Friends the Hard Way, and Going on Vacation

From the Series Supersecret Survival Guides

Sam and her family are going on vacation, so it's time to prep! That means Sam must repack after her parents, grab enough snacks for the journey, plan rainy day activities, and more. Follow… Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Sam's Supersecret Survival Guide to Getting the Toy You Want, Traveling by Grocery Cart, and Going Shopping

From the Series Supersecret Survival Guides

Sam and her family are gearing up for shopping. Sam knows many ways to make shopping fun, such as finding hide-and-seek locations in the store and picking the vegetables you need to develop… Read More →

  • Lexile: 660
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2025

Santa's Secrets Revealed: All Your Questions Answered about Santa's Super Sleigh, His Flying Reindeer, and Other Wonders

Warning: Top Secret! You’re probably wondering about this Santa guy. Who is he, and how does he keep track of billions of children around the world? Well, I’ve got the answer. In fact, I’ve… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2004

Sasquatch and Squirrel

Deep in the forest, Strawberry the Sasquatch is very happy on her own. She keeps busy doing all the alone things a Sasquatch does: sneaking, dance moves, foraging, haircare, and more. But… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2023

Scary Scott

From the Series Early Bird Readers — Gold (Early Bird Stories ™)

Most of the time, Scott loves being a ghost. But not when it makes people afraid of him! Leveled text and spooky illustrations make this tale about a lonely ghost a great pick for young readers. Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2021

School Trip Squirmies

From the Series The Secret Games of Maximus Todd

Max gets a case of the Super Fidgets on a school trip to the art gallery. He decides to focus on the color green to distract himself. It's not easy but he's determined to win the challenge he Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

Scones and Sensibility

Seek tirelessly and you shall not find a contemporary heroine of middle-grade literature as refined and romantic as Miss Polly Madassa. Still swooning over the romantic conclusions of Pride… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2010

Scout Trip to Saturn (Book 3)

From the Series Funny Bone Books ™ First Chapters — The Jupiter Twins

It's time for the Troop 552 sleepover on Saturn. What can possibly go wrong? Get ready for the chills and thrills. Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018

Seahorses Are Sold Out

A lockdown bestseller and high spirited story about an enterprising only child and a single-father’s juggle to work from home. Mika’s father works from home and he’s very busy! He can never… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2021

Sheep on the Run!

From the Series Early Bird Readers — Yellow (Early Bird Stories ™)

Meet Lee, Farmer Green, and all of his sheep! In this fun story, young readers will hone their reading skills with the help of colorful illustrations and engaging text. Read More →

  • Lexile: 310
  • ATOS: 1.2
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2019

Shooting Star

From the Series Early Bird Readers — Gold (Early Bird Stories ™)

Stella has a secret. She's a superhero! But what happens when she has to save the day without her powers? Engaging text and illustrations guide early fluent readers through the book. Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2021
Spring 2025

Skunk! Skedaddle!

Nobody wants to be friends with a smelly skunk, but Sally is desperate to show the townspeople that she would never let off a stink around friends. When she bumps into the town robber, it's… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2023
Cover: Sneaky Sheep
Starred Review & Award Count 1

Sneaky Sheep

Blossom and Rocky are sheep—very sneaky sheep. And they are not very good decision makers. Poor Murphy, the sheep dog, has rescued them from many adventures, like cliff diving and sunbathing… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2010

Sniff a Skunk!

From the Series Good Crooks

Good Crooks Book Three: Sniff a Skunk! brings back our favorite pair of do-gooder crooks in a hilarious adventure that brings about an odiferous encounter with a skunk. Author Mary Amato is… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015
Spring 2025

So Tired, So Wide Awake

It’s bedtime. Hedgehog, Fox, Donkey, Pelican and Crocodile are so tired! But Seal needs to use the bathroom—slip slap slip, out the door. Crocodile forgot to clean those sharp teeth—shlurf… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2025
Cover: Spider Stampede
Starred Review & Award Count 1

Spider Stampede

From the Series S.W.I.T.C.H.

All Josh and Danny Phillips want to do is play in the yard with their dog, like regular eight-year-olds. Unfortunately, their crazy neighbor Miss Potts makes sure that they never have any… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2013

Sports Are Fantastic Fun!

Cycling, ice hockey, athletics, tennis . . .There are so many sports and they're all fabulous! Soccer is great, except when your team keeps shooting and missing. Horse-riding is wonderful—so… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2018

Stinker

Stinker is a puppy stuck in the pound. He's playful and loving and wants more than anything to be adopted. Unfortunately, little Stinker is always making big smells. As family after family… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2017

Stone Underpants

A funny picture book about Pod, a boy with a cold bottom! Will stone underpants suit him, or does he need to be more inventive? "I really do need something to keep my bottom warm," Pod told Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2018