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It’s Time to Behold! the Legend of Frogboy with a Cover Reveal and Q&A with the Genius That Is James Kennedy!!!
"James and the Giant Peach by way of The Muppet Movie, with the adventurous high spirits and the meta-framing of The Princess Bride and the lush weirdness of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away." If that sounds good, read on.
“Throw some hot dish at the wall and see what sticks.” You Betcha, It’s a Berserkers Q&A with M.A. Larson
I talk with the creator of what is legitimately one of the funniest novels for kids of 2026. Holes meets Goonies. No lie.
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Humor may be subjective but odds are at least a couple of the books on this list will deeply amuse some child in your life/classroom.
Review of the Day: The Teacher of Nomad Land by Daniel Nayeri
I’ve noticed something about Daniel Nayeri. With every middle grade novel for kids that he writes he gets a little bit sharper. A little bit sleeker. A little bit funnier. A little bit faster. And this latest title? It’s a little bit one of the best books of the year
Review of the Day: Fresh Start by Gale Galligan
This came out early in the year, but I'd like to remind you to give it a close look. Highly sophisticated art with an incredible batch of storytelling. Galligan's greatest is here.
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Older Funny Books for Kids
On today's list you'll discover a wild mix of nonfiction, poetry, comics, novels, and more. Just sit back and enjoy the array!
Review of the Day: How It All Ends by Emma Hunsinger
Why, hello, funniest graphic novel of 2024 for kids!
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2023 Funny Books for Older Kids
Some of these books you will know, but I guarantee that there will be at least one on this list that is new to you. Humor me. You're gonna love 'em.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2023 Funny Picture Books
Today we celebrate the picture books that take a chance and try to be funny. Humor may be subjective, but these are pretty darn good!
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