5th grade books about Humorous Stories
23 books commonly assigned to 5th grade students explore humorous stories— every title’s grade range covers 5th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
23 5th grade books about humorous stories
Reading the whole 5th grade books about humorous stories? Kids who struggle with the print versions often finish the assigned books by listening.
Listen free on Audiblestarts instantlyNew members only · many assigned titles are included with the membership. As an Amazon Associate, ReadingList earns from qualifying purchases and membership trials at no extra cost to you.
- A Season of GiftsRichard PeckA Season of GiftsRichard Peck
- Arnie, the DoughnutLaurie KellerArnie, the DoughnutLaurie Keller
- Banana TwistFlorence Parry HeideBanana TwistFlorence Parry Heide
Be a Perfect Person in Just Three DaysStephen Manes
Bink & GollieKate DiCamillo- Charlie and the Great Glass ElevatorRoald DahlCharlie and the Great Glass ElevatorRoald Dahl
Dear Mrs. LaRueMark Teague- Dog BreathDav PilkeyDog BreathDav Pilkey
Double FudgeJudy Blume
Knocked Out by Nunga-NungasLouise Rennison
My Horrible SecretStephen Roos- No More Dead DogsGordon KormanNo More Dead DogsGordon Korman
Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle DudeO'Malley, Kevin- Peter and the StarcatchersDave BarryPeter and the StarcatchersDave Barry
Piggie Pie!Margie Palatini
SkinnybonesBarbara Park- Ten Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break If You Want to Survive the School BusJohn GranditsTen Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break If You Want to Survive the School BusJohn Grandits
- The DunderheadsPaul FleischmanThe DunderheadsPaul Fleischman
The Great Pet EscapeVictoria Jamieson
The Last Kids on EarthMax Brallier- The Legend of Rock Paper ScissorsDrew DaywaltThe Legend of Rock Paper ScissorsDrew Daywalt
The Sixth Grade Nickname GameGordon Korman
When the Boys Ran the HouseJoan Davenport Carris
Humorous Stories books at other grades
Kindergarten · 1st grade · 2nd grade · 3rd grade · 4th grade · 6th grade · 7th grade · 8th grade
Other 5th grade themes
Friendship · Family · Courage · Identity · Humor · Adventure · History · Schools
← Full 5th grade reading list · All humorous storiesbooks →
Frequently asked questions
What humorous stories books are good for 5th grade students?
23 books exploring humorous stories have a grade range that covers 5th 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 5th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 5th 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 5th grade list?
This page lists 23 5th grade titles about humorous stories, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
Browse by another angle
Canonical URL: https://readinglist.school/grade/5/humorous-stories