It’s set in the early 60s, in a shabby, crumbling stage school in Covent Garden, full of terrifyingly precocious child actors and inept, downtrodden teachers, all presided over by the infamous Frieda “Freddie” Wentworth. Less so now perhaps, but a book that consistently makes me laugh is Penelope Fitzgerald’s At Freddie’s, a comic masterpiece from 1982 that really should be better known. Books were prized for being shocking or funny or, even better, both, and the promise that a book would make the reader “laugh out loud” seemed entirely plausible. There was Adrian Mole, of course, and Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the Monty Python books, Woody Allen’s Without Feathers, Geoffrey Willans’s How to Be Topp, Evelyn Waugh’s Decline and Fall. Looking for more ways to make your storytimes interactive? Try 3 Read-Aloud Websites for Kids or Make Storytime Musical: 8 Singable Picture Books for the Vocally Shy.So many of my early reading memories involve hysterical laughter. Duck is quick to point out Bear’s absence and is a cranky, slightly-jealous riot. Kids and adults will laugh out loud to this book about a bear who’s, well, just not there. The rhyming and repetition in the text make for a fun read and as a bonus, Linda Sue Park includes her family’s recipe for the dish at the end of the book. Bee-Bim Bop!by Linda Sue Park and Ho Baek Leeįollow along as a hungry child helps her mother get their favorite meal ready: bee-bim bop. When a supervillain bent on destroying the world announces his evil plans, he’s tripped up by one young girl with a simple question: “Why?” Perfect for families with inquisitive little ones who also ask that question, over and over again. It’s a fun, funny story that expertly weaves in Spanish vocabulary. Niño wrestles everything from imaginary monsters to little sisters. The colorful, comic book-style art introduces us to Niño and the lucha libre culture. The sounds, colors, and movements of their city drive the story and you’ll want to dance along side the characters. Get ready to clap, snap, and move along to this gorgeous book where a mother and daughter find music throughout their neighborhood. I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison and Frank Morrison Need I say more? Their journey to become a fearsome duo is laugh-out loud funny. Princess Pinecone is a pint-sized warrior who’s gifted a chubby, farting horse. Strong illustrations and die-cut undies really elevate the story. In His search for the missing underpants, Polar Bear finds several other pairs-and their owners. Polar Bear has lost his underwear in this funny story. Whether your audience is a large classroom or your own child, snuggled in your lap, read on to discover 13 funny picture books that are rooted in comedy and heart-and perfect for reading aloud. While all children’s books are designed to be examined, discussed, and shared, not every book makes for a great read aloud experience. Hearing stories aloud can help children learn the different sounds of language, understand the relationship between letters and sounds, learn new vocabulary words, and demonstrate how to read and speak expressively. Reading aloud is one of the best ways parents and educators can help children build their literacy skills.
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