by Ross Burach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published by Scholastic <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages 3+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a  silly story about Bernie\u2019s truck service that delivers ducks. Hilarity ensues when one of the ducks in the truck EATS the directions to their destination. On their journey, the ducks meet lots of people waiting on deliveries, will the ducks find where they are supposed to go?   Truck Full of Ducks<\/em> is full of repetitive words and comical illustrations, making this book a winner for any storytime. The pictures are full of details that will arouse some laughs (duck walking out of the bathroom with toilet paper on his webbed foot). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great segue for bathtime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: be sure to read the captions on the pictures for extra funny details that are outstanding and full of humor, from the captions on the drawings to the expressive facial features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tags: Humor, Rhymes, Repetitive Language, Animal Humor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy reading! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

XO, Sheryl<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is nothing like a storytime filled with giggles. One of the fastest ways to gauge read-aloud engagement is if you hear laughter at storytime. Choosing funny books is a surefire way to get kids excited about reading, to be active listeners, and get invested in reading more. Books with funny pictures and silly language are enjoyable for the reader and the audience. There is a lot of truth to the adage \u201claughter is the best medicine.\u201d A funny story makes us feel good. Laughter helps reduce tension and stress, release endorphins, and provide a great bonding experience for both the reader and listener. *This page contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you Blue Hat, Green Hat Written by Sandra Boynton Published by Boynton Bookworks Ages: Baby+ Elephant, Bear, and Moose are all trying on different colored clothes. Turkey tries too, but does so in his way! Oops! This playful book introduces readers to concepts like colors and clothing in a way that will surely bring about giggles! This book has few words, so don\u2019t be surprised if your child memorizes the book. Memorizing a favorite book is a common early literacy skill.  When reading the book, point to the word \u2018oops,\u2019 and the child can say it. This is a great way to make a word-sound connection. This book significantly adds to a school or public library’s 400s (language) section. With the simple language, this is an excellent resource for introducing color and clothing vocab to budding language learners.  Tags: Board Books, Animal Humor That Is Not A Good Idea! Written by Mo Willems Published by Balzer + BrayAges 3+ A hungry Fox, out for a walk, meets a goose and extends a dinner invitation. Will dinner go as planned? This clever book is full of surprises. If you read this book  aloud, it is fun to pause and ask, “is this a good idea?” This book is illustrated to be reminiscent of an old-timey- silent movie\u2013the words are arranged to look like silent movie cards. I can almost hear the clicking of the projector in my mind! Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs By Mo Willems Published by Balzer + Bray Ages 3+ We all know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears; well, what if instead of bears, Goldilocks wanders into the home of DINOSAURS?! This super funny, unpredictable retelling of the classic fairy tale will amuse kids and adults and leave you in the mood for chocolate pudding. This book appeals to multiple generations, recounting a traditional tale and adding a surprising, witty twist. Extension activity: If you were to write a Goldilocks story, what parts of the original story would you change to make it your own? Would it be Golidlocks and the Three Martians? Or, perhaps, Goldilocks and the three sharks? How can you take a classic story (like a fairytale) and change it to make it your own? Please share your creation with me on Instagram @playgroundlibrarian, I would love to read it! Tags: Fractured Fairy Tale, Dinosaurs, Goldilocks Pete\u2019s A Pizza by William Steig Published by HarperFestivalAges 2+ We have all had days when we have been disappointed when rain cancels our plans. Pete is no different. Pete is in a bad mood when it rains and he can\u2019t go out to play with his friends. To cheer him up, his parents decide to\u2026.make him into a pizza? From the author of Shrek, William Steig, this silly playful book reminds us to make the best with what we\u2019ve got. Tags: Disappointment, Family Time, Rain, Positive outlook Mother Bruce by Ryan Higgins Published by Disney-HyperionAges 3+ Bruce the Bear is a grump. He is a foodie and likes things to be a certain way. His way. One day he is in for a huge surprise when he goes to the market to buy eggs for his omelet\u2026.when the eggs suddenly hatch, a gaggle of goslings thinks that BRUCE is their MOTHER! Uh oh! How will Bruce react?   This book is the first in a series and will be pleasing to both kids and grown-ups! Tags: Animals, Foodie, Bears, Birds Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein Published by HarperCollins Ages 7+ This classic, whimsical collection of poetry and drawings will surely bring giggles. The ink drawings are full of clever details that are sometimes integrated into the poems themselves, such as in the concrete poem, \u201cRunning Giraffe\u201d where the words stretch to look like a giraffe\u2019s neck. Though many poems are silly with unexpected verses and made-up words (I dare you not to laugh!), others, such as \u201cMagic\u201d are heartwarming and inspirational. These fun poems can be read together or selected individually to align with a storytime theme. Tags: Humor, Poetry, ink drawings Truck Full of Ducks by Ross Burach Published by Scholastic Ages 3+ This is a  silly story about Bernie\u2019s truck service that delivers ducks. Hilarity ensues when one of the ducks in the truck EATS the directions to their destination. On their journey, the ducks meet lots of people waiting on deliveries, will the ducks find where they are supposed to go?   Truck Full of Ducks is full of repetitive words and comical illustrations, making this book a winner for any storytime. The pictures are full of details that will arouse some laughs (duck walking out of the bathroom with toilet paper on his webbed foot).  Great segue for bathtime! Note: be sure to read the captions on the pictures for extra funny details that are outstanding and full of humor, from the captions on the drawings to the expressive facial features. Tags: Humor, Rhymes, Repetitive Language, Animal Humor Happy reading! 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