1st grade books about Humorous Stories
23 books commonly assigned to 1st grade students explore humorous stories— every title’s grade range covers 1st grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
What this list holds: All 23 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 1st grade, first published between 1657 and 2018. Themes these books most often share besides humorous stories: animals (3), boys (3), schools (3), imagination (2).
23 1st grade books about humorous stories
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The Great Fuzz Frenzy
Janet StevensCited in 3 curricula across 3 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers balls (sporting goods), prairie dogs and greed.
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates!
Ryan T. HigginsCited in 3 curricula across 3 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers tyrannosaurus rex, dinosaurs and first day of school.
Baby Monkey, Private Eye
Brian SelznickCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers private investigators, monkeys and animal stories.
Even Monsters Need Haircuts
Matthew McElligottCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers barbers, haircutting and monsters.
Substitute Teacher Plans
Johnson, DougCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers schools, substitute teachers and teachers.
The Monkey Goes Bananas
C. P. BloomCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers monkeys and determination (personality trait).
Bubba the Cowboy Prince
Helen KettemanCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers cowboys, wit and humor.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Judi BarrettCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers food and weather.
Crash, Splash, or Moo!
Bob SheaCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers animals, guessing games and games.
Double Trouble in Walla Walla
Andrew ClementsCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers schools in fiction, schools and play on words.
Dragons Love Tacos
Adam RubinCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers food habits, tacos and dragons.
Falling for Rapunzel
Leah WilcoxCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers characters in literature and stories in rhyme.
Just Another Ordinary Day
Rod ClementCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers schools and animals.
Let's Do Nothing
Tony FucileCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers play, friendship and boys.
No More Water in the Tub
Tedd ArnoldCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers baths, hygiene and behavior.
Rhyming Dust Bunnies
Jan ThomasCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 2. Also covers dust, rhyme and stories in rhyme.
Sam & Dave Dig a Hole
Mac BarnettCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers imagination, holes and boys.
Skippyjon Jones
Judith Byron SchachnerCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers cats, siamese cat and imagination.
Suddenly!
Colin McNaughtonCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers wolves, pigs and swine.
This is My Book
Mark PettCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers pandas, authorship and illustration of books.
Hi! Fly Guy
Tedd ArnoldCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 1. Also covers flies, pet shows and animals.
Humorous Stories books at other grades
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Other 1st grade themes
Friendship · Imagination · Dogs · Schools · Animals · Cats · Family · Folklore
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Frequently asked questions
What humorous stories books are good for 1st grade students?
23 books exploring humorous stories have a grade range that covers 1st grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these humorous stories books grade-appropriate for 1st grade?
Every title's grade range covers 1st grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many humorous stories books are on the 1st grade list?
This page lists 23 1st grade titles about humorous stories, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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