Family Life Fun Entertainment Books 5 of the Funniest Books for Kids, According to Authors Whether they're into giggling at girls sprouting antlers or epic comic adventures, your kids will be entertained by these titles chosen by children's book authors themselves. By Catherine Hong Updated on July 9, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Illustration by Francesca Spatola; Amazon (2) 01 of 05 Peanuts Comics Fantagraphics Buy Now "The 'Peanuts' comics, by Charles M. Schulz (ages 8+), made me want to write things that contain comedy with melancholy and heart." —Jory John, author of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed 02 of 05 Imogene's Antlers Dragonfly Books Buy Now "I bought Imogene's Antlers, by David Small (ages 3 to 7), with my own money in second grade. The story and art were so funny and got me excited about writing and drawing my own books too." —Lauren Castillo, author of Our Friend Hedgehog 03 of 05 Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle HarperCollins Buy Now "When I was 5 and my sister was 7, I didn't know how to read. I watched as she lay on the couch, giggling and refusing to tell me why. I sulked and vowed that my future would hold the paradise of reading Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, by Betty MacDonald (ages 8 to 12), on the couch. It did." —Annie Barrows, author of the Ivy + Bean series 04 of 05 'Prince Valiant' Comics Fantagraphics Books Buy Now "As a kid, I collected soda bottles and turned them in for a nickel, which allowed me to buy comic books. My favorites were 'Prince Valiant' comics, by Hal Foster. Being courageous and determined became a mantra for me growing up in a poor, segregated community." —Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of Black Brother, Black Brother 05 of 05 Arabel and Mortimer series Puffin Buy Now "My children and I read the Arabel and Mortimer series, by Joan Aiken (ages 5 to 10), aloud together over and over. They were just insane for it, laughing harder each time." —Sara Pennypacker, author of the Clementine series Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit