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21st Century Kids: Laugh out Loud

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library,
A group of laughing kids
“Laughter is America's most important export.”―Walt Disney

Did you know April is National Humor Month? Laughter is necessary to keep spirits lifted and hold onto a positive attitude. Reading a funny story, poem, or collection of jokes will bring a smile to your face. The Los Angeles Library provides readers with a variety of humorous books. Here is a sampling of books emphasizing the lighter side of life.

“Do a loony-goony dance
'Cross the kitchen floor,
Put something silly in the world
That ain't been there before.”―Shel Silverstein, A Light in the Attic

April is National Humor Month


Book cover for A Light in the Attic
A Light in the Attic
Silverstein, Shel

Book cover for Funny Kid for President
Funny Kid for President
Stanton, Matt

Book cover for Stand Up, Yumi Chung!
Stand Up, Yumi Chung!
Kim, Jessica

Book cover for Jacky Ha-Ha
Jacky Ha-Ha
Patterson, James

Book cover for Unbelievably Boring Bart
Unbelievably Boring Bart
Patterson, James

Book cover for Michael Dahl's Big Book of Jokes
Michael Dahl's Big Book of Jokes
Dahl, Michael

Book cover for It's All Good: Smiley Series, Book 1
It's All Good: Smiley Series, Book 1
Kalicky, Anne

Book cover for Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter Saved the President (and the Country)
Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter Saved the President (and the Country)
Krull, Kathleen

Book cover for Funny Girl: Funniest. Stories. Ever.
Funny Girl: Funniest. Stories. Ever.

Book cover for World's Best (And Worst) Puns
World's Best (And Worst) Puns
Beth, Georgia

Book cover for Up Verses Down: Poems, Paintings, and Serious Nonsense
Up Verses Down: Poems, Paintings, and Serious Nonsense
Brown, Calef


 

 

 

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