Sometimes we all need to step back and escape into a story that evokes great joy.
Books for When You Need a Laugh
Listed by book type, alphabetical by author’s last name within each section.
*Denotes a personal favorite of our family
Board Books
*Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathman
The Napping House by Don and Audrey Wood
Picture Books
Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken by Kate DiCamillo
Farmer McPeepers and His Missing Milk Cows by Kathy S. Duffield
*Angus and the Ducks by Marjorie Flack
*The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman
*Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester
Truman’s Aunt Farm by Jama Kim Rattigan
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
The Little Mouse, Red Ripe Strawberry, and Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood
Easy Readers
Adventures on Deckawoo Drive by Kate DiCamillo
*Mercy Watson Series by Kate DiCamillo
Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman
*A Baby Sister for Frances by Russell Hoban (along with the rest of the books in the Frances series)
Lucille by Arnold Lobel
The Popcorn Shop by Alice Low
Chapter Books
*The Adventures of Paddington Bear by Michael Bond (great for all ages!)
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Series by Betty MacDonald
*Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood
Adult Books
Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
Fields and Pastures New: My First Year as a Country Vet by John McCormack
Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morely
What are your favorite books to read when you need a good laugh? Share in the comments below!
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