Toddler Humor

If you've ever spent time with a toddler (ages 1-3), chances are you know that they can have a funny sense of humor. Kids at this age are soaking in new knowledge about the world every moment - new words, actions, feelings, and more! As they develop they start to understand what to expect, and often find the unexpected hilarious. So, here are some funny stories with elements that just aren't quite right that are sure to leave the toddlers in your life full of giggles.

Monsters Go Night Night by Aaron Zens

Do monsters get ready for bed in cozy pajamas? Do they cuddle up with their teddy bears? No! Of course not! Monsters wear toilet paper pjs and cuddle up with umbrellas! This book goes through a monster's night time routine with many delightful surprises 

Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton

This book has short, repetitive pages that make it very enjoyable for young children. Each page shows a group of animals getting dressed, a task your toddler is very familiar with. However, one silly turkey just can't seem to get it right and keeps ending up with pants on its head or a hat on its feet. 

Fall Is Not Easy by Kelly Marty

Children observe the world around them change during fall when the weather gets cooler and leaves change color. In this story, a single tree can't get it's leaves to turn the right color. Instead, the leaves turn into a rainbow or polka dots much to the delight of young children who know that trees turn from green to yellow, red, brown, and orange.

The Seals on the Bus by Lenny Hort

Most toddlers are familiar with the classic song "The Wheels on the Bus". In this hilarious rendition, seals take over the bus and make many silly sounds.

Who Sank the Boat by Pamela Allen

Was the the cow? The pig? The sheep or the mouse? Young readers will en joy guessing who sank the boat.

Bark George by Jules Feiffer

George, an adorable dog, keeps mixing up what sound he is supposed to make. Toddlers know that dogs aren't supposed to meow, and will find George to be a very funny friend.