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2) Calypso
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Language
English
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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
2017.
Language
English
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Description
"A hilarious story of jumping into new experiences with both feet and a surprisingly poignant tale of a working mother raising three kids"-- Provided by publisher.
"'Is there a secret to happiness?' asks comedian Paula Poundstone. I don't know how or why anyone would keep it a secret. It seems rather cruel, really ... Where could it be? Is it deceptively simple? Does it melt at a certain temperature? Can you buy it? Must you suffer for it before...
4) Space jokes
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
2024
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
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
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
2017.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
There's a whole universe of jokes to tell about space! Readers learn new and familiar space jokes through accessible text presented in an eye-catching way. The colorful design of each page is enhanced by silly illustrations that accompany many of the jokes. The high-interest topic and engaging layout will keep even the most reluctant readers entertained. The jokes included in this volume are out of this world, and readers will have fun telling them...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
Katie Woo has some of the funniest friends and family around, so it is no surprise that she has a joke book filled with laughs all about them. Her jokes about JoJo, her mom and dad, and her grandparents are sure to make you giggle. Then learn how to tell jokes yourself with Katie's tips.
8) School jokes
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Series
Language
English
Description
Why did the music teacher need a ladder? To reach the high notes! Young comedians will build vocabulary and learn fun homophone word play sharing School Jokes with family and friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
xvii, 382 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The star of Parks and Recreation and author of the best-selling Paddle Your Own Canoe pays tribute to inspiring mischief makers, from George Washington to Willie Nelson, while expounding on such topics as religion, handcrafting and meat.
10) Dinosaur jokes
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xiv, 255 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm cm
Language
English
Description
"One of our most beloved comedians takes on our least-beloved President--star of The View Joy Behar hits Trump where it hurts the most in this hilarious alphabetical guide to everything that's wrong with the Orange One"-- Provided by publisher.
"The brilliant and outspoken star of The View--and one of our most beloved comedians--hits the most unpopular president ever elected where it hurts (and makes us laugh and cheer) in this hilarious alphabetical...
12) #Imomsohard
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Language
English
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Description
Has it been months since you've read a book with actual adult words that had nothing to do with farm animals or superheroes or going potty? Well then, it's time to take a break. Pour yourself some wine. Put on your comfy pants. Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley invite you to join their laugh-out-loud, best friend banter on the eighty bajillion ways moms give their all every day.--Adapted from dust jacket flap.
13) Dad is fat
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Language
English
Description
"In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who's best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald's, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children--everything from cousins ("celebrities for little kids") to toddlers' communication skills ("they always sound like they have traveled by horseback for hours to deliver important news"), to the eating habits of four year olds ("there is no difference...
14) Animal jokes
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Language
English
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Why won't Wonder Woman's worst enemy fight fair? Because she's a Cheetah! With 75+ ANIMAL jokes featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, readers will go wild for this official DC Comics joke book! Full-color art and enhanced back matter make this a surefire hit for fanboys and fangirls alike.
15) Monster jokes
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Language
English
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Description
What hand should Superman use to pet Titano the Super-Ape? Someone else's! This official DC Comics joke book features 75+ laugh-out-loud jokes about MONSTERS, told by Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and other DC Super Heroes. With full-color art and enhanced back matter, fanboys and fangirls alike will be scared silly!
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
xix, 378 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the "editorial" he delivers at the end of each episode of Real Time, this hilarious work of commentary about American life speaks exactly to the moment we're in, covering free speech, cops, drugs, race, religion, cancel culture, the media, show biz, romance, health and more.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Language
English
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Description
Tom Segura is known for his twisted takes and irreverent comedic voice, but after a few busy years of work and parenting, he just wants to hide from everything. A collection of hilarious tales to make anyone want some peace and quiet.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
xxiv, 215 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Writer and performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers Amber Ruffin writes with her sister Lacey Lamar with humor and heart to share absurd anecdotes about everyday experiences of racism. Now a writer and performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers and host of The Amber Ruffin Show, Amber Ruffin lives in New York, where she is no one's First Black Friend and everyone is, as she puts it, "stark raving normal." But Amber's sister Lacey? She's still living...
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Taking actual questions from his fans--and even some celebrity friends, including Ray Romano, Maria Menounos, and Judd Apatow--Adam dishes out hilarious rants, unpredictable tangents, brilliant inventions, sage advice, and controversial opinions in a way only a self-proclaimed asshole can.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2026]
Physical Desc
69 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Why was Tarzan such a good hitter? He spent a lot of time practicing his swing! Why did the coach cut the singer from the softball team? She couldn't find the right pitch! If you love baseball or softball-and love a good laugh-then this is the book for you! Hundreds of the funniest, home-run hitting jokes, riddles, and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end"-- Provided by publisher.










