Funny Books for 3rd Graders
We’re committed to helping every child discover the joy of reading through stories they love. Find the best funny books for 3rd graders featuring hilarious characters and silly situations. These children’s books for ages 7-8 combine laugh-out-loud humor with grade-appropriate reading levels perfect for elementary students.
Cat's House
Meet a very confident cat who has some strong opinions about life! This fluffy feline believes the house belongs to HIM, and the family are just his pets. He knows the best napping spots, catches every mouse that dares enter, and has big plans for the annoying boy next door. But what happens when you think you’re the boss of everything? Discover the hilarious world through the eyes of one very proud cat!
There Are Ants!
Have you ever wondered what ants do all day? Follow along as curious ants search your home looking for food! They explore cupboards, sniff out sweet treats, and discover unexpected treasures. But will they find enough to bring back to their colony? Join this adventure to see where these tiny explorers go next!
Ned's Fashion Show
Ned the farmer wants to look good, but he’s tired of his boring brown leather armour. When his magic book reveals that flowers can be turned into colourful dyes, Ned starts experimenting! Red seems too angry, yellow is too bright like the sun. But what happens when Ned mixes two colours together? Can he find the perfect shade to show off to everyone on the farm?
Jack Attack
Zom gets a big surprise when he finds cake all over his farm one morning! The next day, it’s coal everywhere. Then eggs! Someone is playing pranks, and Jack thinks it’s the funniest thing ever. Zom stays up all night watching Jack’s door, but the mysterious messes keep appearing. Skel decides to stand guard in the paddock to catch the prankster once and for all. What will he discover coming over the hill?
The Hungry Hen
Dr Can Do is an inventor who builds amazing machines in his workshop. When he runs low on coal for his furnace, he decides to create a contraption that will give him endless fuel from bamboo. But there’s one big problem: a curious, hungry chicken keeps getting in the way! She hops on platforms, pecks at his supplies, and won’t leave him alone. Can Dr Can Do finish his invention with this pesky hen causing trouble?
Zom and the Rainbow Rabbits
Zom discovers something amazing on his walk - a rainbow rabbit that makes rainbow milk! He decides to collect more of these colorful bunnies and use their special milk to bake rainbow cake pops. When the villagers arrive at his new shop, they’re excited to try his unusual treats. But will anyone actually like the taste of Zom’s strange creation? What happens when the villagers discover what’s really in their cake pops?
I Can Do Magic
Susy is eleven years old and has a big dream - she wants to become Susy, Queen of Magic! But there’s a problem. She doesn’t know any tricks, doesn’t have any magician’s clothes, and doesn’t have the right tools. With her clever dog Mak by her side, Susy sets out to find everything she needs around her house. Can Susy turn everyday objects into magical equipment and put on an amazing show for her friends?
I am Not a Crocodile!
Meet Goya, a Komodo dragon who wakes up trapped in a dangerous flood! Trapped in a dark, smelly tunnel, he must navigate his way to safety. But when Goya finally escapes, he finds himself in a crowded school full of screaming children who mistake him for something he’s not. Will Goya ever make it back to his beloved jungle home?
The Big Sheep
Rose the sheep has a big problem. After a summer in the hills, she’s too big to fit through the farmer’s new gate! Her friends try to help with their favorite exercises - yoga, running, and swimming. Rose works hard in the hot summer sun, but nothing seems to make her smaller. Will Rose ever find a way to get back to her cozy bed? Sometimes the best solutions come from thinking differently!
Fast
Meet an ambulance with a big dream—to zoom through the city streets at lightning speed! But his careful driver Mr. Chow takes things slowly. When a new, speedy paramedic arrives, the ambulance finally gets his wish. Will going fast be everything he hoped for, or will he learn something surprising about doing things the right way?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are funny books especially effective for 3rd graders who resist reading?
Funny books for 3rd graders are among the most effective tools for reluctant readers because humor creates a positive emotional association with reading that lowers resistance. Research on narrative absorption shows that emotional engagement increases reading persistence and comprehension. When children laugh while reading funny stories for 7 year olds, they associate books with pleasure rather than pressure, which is particularly important in third grade when Chall (1983) identified the critical transition to ‘reading to learn.’ On Bookbot, humorous books for 3rd grade readers are available on the website, with many titles free to read.
How do funny books for 3rd graders build vocabulary through wordplay?
Funny books for 3rd graders frequently use puns, double meanings, absurd comparisons, and creative language that expand vocabulary in memorable ways. Stanovich (1986) showed that children who enjoy reading do more of it, leading to exponential vocabulary gains over time. Humor-driven wordplay in funny picture books for third grade gives children a reason to pay close attention to language, building both decoding skills and word knowledge simultaneously. For more on how vocabulary and phonics work together, see our guide on what is phonics.
Can funny stories for 7 year olds support reading fluency development?
Funny stories for 7 year olds support reading fluency because children naturally want to re-read passages they find hilarious, and this repeated reading builds automaticity and prosody. The National Reading Panel (2000) identified fluency as a critical component of skilled reading, and humorous books for 3rd grade readers provide the motivation for the kind of engaged, voluntary practice that develops it. On Bookbot, funny picture books for third grade are available on the website, with many titles free to read, to support fluency practice in any setting.
Where can I find funny books for 3rd grade readers online?
Bookbot offers funny books for 3rd graders on the website, with many titles free to read. Each funny story for 7 year olds follows a structured scope and sequence grounded in systematic phonics research by Ehri et al. (2001), so children laugh their way through stories while practicing the advanced vowel patterns and multi-syllable words expected at the third grade level.