Book Reviews: Get Giggling! Celebrate Let’s Laugh Day
by Andrea Rose
Feb 27, 2025
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Surely, someone once said, “A Laugh A Day Keeps the Doctor Away.” OK, maybe that’s not quite how the quote goes. But it is true! Laughter really IS the best medicine, and did you know there is a National Let’s Laugh Day? March 19 celebrates the uniting force of laughter. Every year, National Let’s Laugh Day reminds us to lighten up and sprinkle a little laughter into our days. We found some of our favorite joke books to help you and your family celebrate with some silliness.


Animal Jokes: A Joke Book for Funny Little Kids

By Zach Matheson & Mark Kummer

$8.99; Ages 2-6

Publisher: Flowerpot Press

Amazon.com

Even little kids can find humor in this joke book that is all about animals.


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My First Kids Jokes (Ages 3-5)

By Cindy Merrylove

$7.99; Ages 3-5

Publisher: Independently published

Amazon.com

It’s so heart-warming to hear a little one giggle. This book is sure to bring laughs from not only the child, but whomever is reading to them!


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The Best Joke Book for Kids

By Rather McSilly

$10.71; Ages 3-8

Publisher: Independently published

Amazon.com

This illustrated joke book is just as much about the pictures as it is about the silly jokes. The simple jokes are great for even the youngest reader to memorize and retell.


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The Big Book of Crack Yourself Up Jokes for Kids

By Sandy Silverthorne

$8.79; Ages 6-8

Publisher: Revell

Amazon.com

Big kids can find riddles, puns, knock-knock jokes and lots of one-liners, tongue-twisters and just plain silly stuff!


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365 Days of Jokes: A Year of the Funniest Jokes Ever!

By Highlights

$8.26; Ages 6-9

Publisher: Highlights Press

Target.com

Kids 6 and older will find a joke for every occasion, from holidays to just plain silly days. All jokes are family-friendly and curated by childhood experts.


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Jokelopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever!

By Eva Blank, Allison Benjamin, Rosanne Green, Ilana Weitzman, Lisa Sparks & Mike Wright

$7.79; Ages 7-12

Publisher: Workman Kids

Walmart.com

This little joke book has it all—knock-knocks, name-game jokes, teacher jokes, gross jokes and more! Plus tongue-twisters, riddles and puns.


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A Joke a Day for Mom: Make Mom Laugh Every Day

By Cindy S. Watts

$14.99; Ages 2-18

Publisher: Independently Published

Amazon.com

This illustrated joke book offers 70 pages of witty jokes for the whole family. Mom can brush up on her humor or the kids can recite jokes to her.


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The Ultimate Bible and Church Joke Book

By Hugh Murmie

$7.95; Ages kids-adult

Publisher: Independently published

Amazon.com

From toddlers to great-grandparents, everyone can yuck it up with clean, family-safe jokes about Bible characters, worship services, church choirs and more.


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Awesome Jokes That Every 7-Year-Old Should Know!

By Mat Waugh & Indrek S. Einberg

$6.99; Ages 7+

Publisher: Big Red Button Books

Amazon.com

This third installment of the million-selling Awesome Jokes series caters to the humor of the typical 7-year-old. The punchlines are sure to remind mom, dad and grandparents of the jokes of their youth as well as introduce them to brand new giggles.


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The Book of Totally Awesome Dad Jokes

By Dan Gilden

$7.95; Ages Adult

Publisher: Independently published

Amazon.com

This one’s for the dads (or other adults). Here’s a collection of 200 jokes and puns for every occasion. Safe for all the family!
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