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We never know what will happen next in Florida. We know only that, any minute now, something will. Every few months, Dave Barry gets a call from some media person wanting to know, "What the hell is wrong with Florida?" Somehow, the state has acquired an image as a subtropical festival of stupid, and as a loyal Floridian, Dave begs to differ. Sure, there was the 2000 election. And people seem to take their pants off for no good reason. And it has flying...
3) Space jokes
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Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
2024
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
Description
Why did the astronaut take a mop into space? To clean up the stardust! How is a telephone like the planet Saturn? They both have rings! Kids are sure to enjoy reading and telling these out-of this-world jokes.
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Language
English
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How do dinosaurs pay their bills? With Tyrannosaurus checks! What should you do if a dinosaur sneezes? Why, get out of the way, of course! These are just two of the dinosaur jokes that will have you laughing and rolling on the floor until your stomach is, well, saurus.
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Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
Q: What do aliens cook their breakfasts on?
A: Unidentified frying objects
Lighten the atmosphere with this hilarious collection of 140 space-themed jokes. Young readers can pun about Pluto, Martians and astronauts with this brilliantly illustrated joke book, including knock-knock jokes, one-liners and more. They are out of this world!
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting...
6) Calypso
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Language
English
Description
Personal essays share the author's adventures after buying a vacation house on the Carolina coast and his reflections on middle age and mortality.
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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In this new collection of original essays, the #1 bestselling author of "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" delivers one laugh-out-loud moment after another as she sets her sights on the ridiculous side of childhood, adulthood, and daughterhood.
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
xvi, 326 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"As a columnist for the Washington Post, Alexandra Petri has watched in real time as those who didn't learn from history have been forced to repeat it. And repeat it. And repeat it. If we repeat history one more time, we're going to fail! Maybe it's time for a new textbook. Alexandra Petri's US History contains a lost (invented!) history of America. (A history for people disappointed that the only president whose weird sex letters we have is Warren...
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Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2025.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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"Readers take a trip to the silliest parts of space in this cool collection of jokes! This high-interest topic is the perfect focus for a beginner's guide to telling jokes, as the simple text and achievable language encourages independent reading and memorization. This allows readers to share their favorite jokes with their friends and family. A glossary of new terms helps in the development of a strong vocabulary, and fact boxes connect the jokes...
11) Sports jokes
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Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Where do ghosts go swimming? Why is tennis such a noisy game? How do robins get in shape? Just how many sports jokes can you get into one book? You'll soon discover the answers to all these questions! This book will keep your fellow fans giggling throughout the game! Additional features include a table of contents, informational sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a fun-facts section, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index....
12) Food jokes
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Don't tell an egg a joke unless you want it to crack up! Food Jokes is the perfect kid-friendly compilation of quips that will keep the entire family giggling at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additional features include a table of contents, informational sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a fun-facts section, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index.
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
The author presents a collection of three animal-themed essays. In The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck, a group of complete strangers bitterly discuss the order of things within the animal kingdom. In Hello Kitty, a miserable alcoholic cat attends AA. In The Squirrel and the Chipmunk, two lovers are torn apart by their quarrelling families.
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Ever wonder what you would say or do if you didn't give a f**k? Adam Carolla can tell you. In his sixth book, the comedian, podcaster, and provocateur does what he does best-doles out advice and opinions with utter disregard for our politically correct, self-righteous, virtue signaling, woke times. Thanks to decades of hosting MTV and radio's Loveline, his Guinness World Record-breaking podcast and touring the stand-up circuit, no one in comedy is...
16) Animal jokes
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Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
2024
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you ever wonder what the difference is between a fish and a piano, or what you call a sleeping cow? Young readers will enjoy a clever and creative selection of riddles and jokes related to four-legged, feathered, and finned creatures.
17) Doctor jokes
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Doctor, doctor! If you want to know what you should do if you accidentally swallow a harmonica, this is the book for you! Kids will have fun reading and repeating these physician-related funnies.
18) Riddles
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English
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What do you call a book that both tickles your funny bone and tests your brain? That's an easy one: Hah-Larious Riddles! Here are dozens of riddles to keep your noggin working hard! Additional features include a table of contents, informational sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a fun-facts section, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index.--Publisher's website.
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Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, from the squat-style toilets of Beijing to the particular wilderness of a North Carolina Costco, we learn about the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler's experiences. Whether railing against the habits of litterers in the English countryside or marveling over a disembodied human arm in a taxidermist's shop, Sedaris takes us on side-splitting adventures that...
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Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2025.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
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"School makes the perfect setting for first lessons in comedy! This relatable, familiar topic can be very funny, and readers develop their own collection of silly school jokes as they explore the achievable, engaging text of this delightful volume. The jokes are simple and feature at-level language, allowing for independent reading and easy memorization to share with friends. These jokes are paired with colorful images, creating an eye-catching design...