Finding the perfect joke book for kids can be a fun and rewarding way to encourage reading, laughter, and creativity.
Whether you’re looking to entertain a group of kids, find age-appropriate humor, or add some festive fun during holidays, the right joke book can spark joy and smiles for hours.
This guide is packed with carefully chosen joke book recommendations and sample jokes suitable for different ages and occasions.
From silly knock-knocks to hilarious holiday humor, we’ve got you covered with laughs that will have your kids giggling in no time!
Best Joke Books for Kids
😂 Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake!
🤣 What kind of tree fits in your hand? A palm tree!
😹 Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they might crack up!
😆 What did the big flower say to the little flower? Hi, bud!
🎒 Why did the kid bring a ladder to school? Because he wanted to go to high school!
🧠 What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus!
📚 Why was the math book sad? It had too many problems.
🧀 What type of cheese is made backward? Edam!
💡 Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
🐸 What’s a frog’s favorite candy? Lollihops!
🍕 What did the pepperoni say to the cheese? Slice to meet you!
🧹 Why did the broom get a promotion? It swept the competition!
🖊️ What do you call a pencil with two erasers? Pointless!
🚪 What kind of key opens a banana? A monkey!
🎈 Why can’t Elsa hold a balloon? Because she will let it go!
Joke Books for Kids Age 12
📱 Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts.
🧼 What do you call a cleaning skeleton? The grim sweeper!
🐍 What do snakes do after a fight? Hiss and make up.
📷 Why did the selfie go to school? To get more exposure!
🐢 What’s a turtle’s favorite game? Shell-ter skelter!
🔍 Why did the detective carry a pencil? Because he wanted to draw conclusions.
🎮 Why did the gamer bring string to school? To tie up loose ends in his quest!
🌭 Why did the hot dog turn down the bun? It needed some space.
🦇 What’s a vampire’s favorite subject? Fanglish!
👾 Why did the robot go on a diet? Too many bytes.
🌐 Why did the internet break up with the router? Too many connections.
🪞 What did the mirror say to the wall? I’m framed for your crimes!
🎨 What’s a paintbrush’s favorite subject? Art-ithmetic.
🍿 What do movies eat during intermission? Popcorn!
🧪 Why did the scientist wear glasses? To improve his focus!
Knock Knock Joke Books for Kids
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Lettuce
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it’s cold out here!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Boo
Boo who?
Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Cow says
Cow says who?
No silly, cow says moo!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Atch
Atch who?
Bless you!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Olive
Olive who?
Olive you and I miss you!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Ice cream
Ice cream who?
Ice cream every time I see a spider!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Harry
Harry who?
Harry up and answer the door!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Tank
Tank who?
You’re welcome!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Donut
Donut who?
Donut forget to laugh!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Ya
Ya who?
No thanks, I prefer Google!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Orange
Orange who?
Orange you going to open the door?
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Butter
Butter who?
Butter open up before I melt!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Nobel
Nobel who?
No bell, that’s why I’m knocking!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Alpaca
Alpaca who?
Alpaca the suitcase, you load the car!
🚪 Knock knock
Who’s there?
Broken pencil
Broken pencil who?
Never mind, it’s pointless!
Christmas Joke Books for Kids
🎄 Why did the elf go to school? To improve his “elf”-abet!
🦌 What do reindeer use to decorate their trees? Horn-aments!
🎅 Why did Santa go to music school? So he could improve his wrapping!
❄️ What do snowmen eat for lunch? Iceburgers!
🎁 What’s a snowman’s favorite game? Freeze tag!
🧦 What do you get if you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite!
🎉 What do elves use to take notes in school? Their elf-abetical order!
🧁 What’s Santa’s favorite snack? Ho-ho-hos!
🔔 What do you call a cat on the beach during Christmas? Sandy Claws!
📦 What kind of ball doesn’t bounce? A snowball!
🍽️ What’s a snowman’s favorite side dish? Chill-i!
🌨️ Why did the snowflake stay home? It had a flakey schedule!
🎬 Why don’t you ever see Santa in the hospital? Because he has private elf care!
🛷 What do reindeer say before telling a joke? This one’s gonna sleigh you!
📜 What’s Santa’s favorite subject? Ho-ho-history!
Joke Books for Kids Age 12-14
📱 Why was the smartphone acting suspicious? It lost all its contacts!
📏 Why was the ruler so trustworthy? Because it was always straight!
🧬 Why did the gene go to therapy? It had a complex!
🎭 What do you call a dramatic dinosaur? A theatrosaurus!
🍕 What do you call a pizza that tells jokes? A pun-crust!
🧃 Why did the juice go to school? To concentrate!
🧠 Why did the brain take a vacation? It needed some downtime!
🚦 Why did the traffic light blush? It saw the other cars changing!
🐌 Why don’t snails ever get tickets? They always take it slow.
🎧 What’s a DJ’s favorite seasoning? Turn-table salt!
🧼 Why was the soap always late? It kept slipping away!
🍔 Why do burgers never tell secrets? They might spill the beans.
🖋️ Why was the pen so powerful? Because it had a strong point!
🔬 What did the microscope say to the cell? You’re a small wonder!
🕶️ Why did the cool kid wear shades at night? Because the future was too bright!
Funny Joke Books for Kids
🤣 Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
😂 What did one wall say to the other? I’ll meet you at the corner!
😄 Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well.
😹 Why did the cat sit on the computer? To keep an eye on the mouse!
😆 What do you call fake noodles? Impasta!
🐠 Why don’t fish do well in school? They’re always swimming below “sea” level.
🚲 Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two-tired.
📦 Why did the box go to therapy? It couldn’t handle being boxed in.
🐕 What do you call a dog magician? A labracadabrador!
📞 What did the phone say to the charger? I feel so connected to you.
🧊 Why did the ice cube break up? It felt too much pressure.
🍟 Why did the French fry go to the doctor? It felt a little greasy.
🚀 Why did the astronaut bring a broom? To sweep through space!
🪙 Why did the coin sit in the corner? It felt a little change-able.
🎂 Why did the birthday cake go to school? It wanted to be smartie-cake!
Conclusion
Joke books are more than just a source of laughter—they’re a gateway to reading joy and creativity for kids of all ages.
Whether you’re shopping for a holiday gift, a school break boredom-buster, or just want your child to laugh out loud, the collections above are packed with jokes sure to delight.
From knock-knocks to holiday giggles and everything in between, there’s something funny here for every young reader!
