aggieamy Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Little Librarian is good reader and is working on the Narnia books right now. It's rare for her to just pick the book up on her own and read it. Usually I have to suggest it to her or put the book in the car for her to read. This weekend however she read two entire Calvin and Hobbes books. I was delighted! At one point she was reading by the campfire with a flashlight. She has asked for more because she likes how funny they are and while I don't mind her reading comics I'd like to get her other books also. Any suggestions for more funny books that she'd like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Terry Pratchett's Tiffany Aching series. I think Wee Free Men is the first. Note: it is about a witch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Sid Fleischman books and Roald Dahl are our favorite funny authors. Not sure they'd float her boat, tho--a little, well, not crude, exactly, but funny situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 My girls love Roald Dahl. The other poster was right. They aren't crude exactly, but they aren't prim and proper. For example, in "The BFG", they eat Snozzcumbers and drink Fizzpoppers and it makes them whizbang (toot). And there is occasional use of a British word that has a different meaning for Americans. Like a$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forty-two Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I always liked Gordon Korman's books - most have a "regular" narrator, who encounters all sorts of wacky people and situations - I found them loads of fun :tongue_smilie:. Don't recall anything particularly offensive, but ymmv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Half Magic is SO funny, and at about the same reading level as what she is doing now. Ben and Me is also hilarious, and it actually features a lot of good information about the life and times of Benjamin Franklin. The Twenty One Balloons is pretty funny as well, although it might still go over her head. If you just want an easy break, Amelia Bedelia books, with their plethora of puns, are pretty funny as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Terry Pratchett's Tiffany Aching series. I think Wee Free Men is the first.Note: it is about a witch. I'm not sure I'd give these to even an advanced 6yo though. An 8 or 9 yo, yes -- DD the Elder just finished these for the first time and I could hear her laughing two floors away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Joan Aiken's Arabel and Mortimer series, Arabel's Raven is the first A Bear Called Paddington and sequels some of the Freddy books by Walter Brooks are hilarious, Freddy Goes to Florida is the first Roald Dahl Horrible Books -- Histories, Science, Geography Asterix The Smartest Man in Ireland by Mollie Hunter some Eva Ibbotson (the descriptions will give you an idea which, and also which are age appropriate) The Moomintroll series by Tove Jansson, Comet in Moominland is the first Terry Jone's Fantastic Stories Astrid Lindgren (Karlsson, Pippi, Lotta, Emil) The Great Piratical Rumbustification & the Librarian and the Robbers by Margaret Mahy Uncle books by J.P. Martin Owls in the Family by Farley Mowat James Thurber -- The Wonderful O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Pippi Longstocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The Mysterious Benedict Society (series) Sam Campbell series (Loony Coon, etc.) Wizard of Oz (series) Time Warp Trio (series) The Hobbit Heathcliff, Fox Trot (cartoons) Detectives in Togas (and the rest of the series) Roman Mysteries (series) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I always loved Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. It may be too easy, but I didn't care if it was easy when I was little. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The phantom tollbooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 My dds really enjoyed the Sammy Keyes series and The Name of This Book Is Secret (Secret Series). The BabyMouse and Squish graphic "novels" for kids are very fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The BabyMouse and Squish graphic "novels" for kids are very fun. Yotsuba&! is a *big* hit around here. They're carried at B&N, but in the Manga rather than the children's section. They are, however, suitable for any age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treestarfae Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Frog and Toad Owl at Home Frances Bread and Jam Little Critter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 There is one chapter in the Middle Moffat that has us laughing so hard it hurts. Everytime. Sometimes we read just the chapter. It's the one where she is in the play. So funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessieC Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The Franny K Stein books are pretty funny. She's a child mad scientist--they're chapter books but with pictures on every page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Penny and Peter by Carolyn Haywood The Children of Noisy Village and Happy Times in Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren Ivy and Bean series by Annie Barrows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtney.byrum Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The Franny K Stein books are pretty funny. She's a child mad scientist--they're chapter books but with pictures on every page. My DS loves to reread these - I think he's read each book at least 3 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Yotsuba&! is a *big* hit around here. They're carried at B&N, but in the Manga rather than the children's section. They are, however, suitable for any age. Thanks for this recommendation. We sometimes have a hard time finding appropriate Manga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The Mysterious Benedict Society (series)Sam Campbell series (Loony Coon, etc.) Wizard of Oz (series) Time Warp Trio (series) The Hobbit Heathcliff, Fox Trot (cartoons) Detectives in Togas (and the rest of the series) Roman Mysteries (series) These are all great books, but maybe not for 6 yr olds! The Hobbit is great, but might be appreciated more in a few years. And the Roman Mysteries are rightly aimed at pre-teen/young teen audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 It depend on your tolerance fur teasels and potty humor. I assign literature but in her free time my 7yo picks Junie B Jones, Dav Pilkey books and Jon Czieska books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Homer Price Cheaper by the Dozen - might be better as a read aloud or in a couple years. Mr Popper's Penguins Edited May 2, 2011 by Sebastian (a lady) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilylou Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 These stories are great. My DS7 is enjoying them. I always loved Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. It may be too easy, but I didn't care if it was easy when I was little. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 some of the Freddy books by Walter Brooks are hilarious, Freddy Goes to Florida is the first Roald Dahl The Smartest Man in Ireland by Mollie Hunter The Moomintroll series by Tove Jansson, Comet in Moominland is the first Astrid Lindgren (Karlsson, Pippi, Lotta, Emil) DD has loved these (it's nice to see Smartest Man in Ireland on your list), but her favorite was the Sophie series by Dick King-Smith. Perfect for a 6 year old, even if she is an advanced reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 DD has loved these (it's nice to see Smartest Man in Ireland on your list), but her favorite was the Sophie series by Dick King-Smith. Perfect for a 6 year old, even if she is an advanced reader. Oh, I love these. I would recommend getting the UK editions (available in two volumes) as the US editions have been horribly americanized. Sophie's Adventures Sophie's Further Adventures These contain the six original books, and I believe they are available new from BookDepository.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Oh, I love these. I would recommend getting the UK editions (available in two volumes) as the US editions have been horribly americanized. Sophie's Adventures Sophie's Further Adventures These contain the six original books, and I believe they are available new from BookDepository.com. :iagree: Upon your suggestion last year, we bought the slipcase from Book Depository. It had all six books. Looks like you have to buy two sets now. Price is right, though, especially with free shipping! You have never steered us wrong Moira. I revisit your lists regularly. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) nm Edited May 4, 2011 by stripe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions. I appreciate it. DD has loved these (it's nice to see Smartest Man in Ireland on your list), but her favorite was the Sophie series by Dick King-Smith. Perfect for a 6 year old, even if she is an advanced reader. Ooh. This will be a double hit because my Little Librarian is a Sophie. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to add a series dd is reading through - Worst Witch by Jill Murphy. Fun stories about a disaster-prone witch-in-training. Think a funny Harry Potter for younger kids. Not sure who recommended this series on the board (nmoira? Eliana?). But thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessieC Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Franny K Stein books are great--they're about a little girl mad scientist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for all the great suggestions. So far we've read a Franny K Stein and about four Dick King-Smith books cover to cover this weekend. It's been a great reading weekend for my Little Librarian. I just get all teary eyed when I have to tell someone that it's dinner time three times because they're so absorbed in a book. Reminds me of me when I was that age. :001_smile: I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to add a series dd is reading through - Worst Witch by Jill Murphy. Fun stories about a disaster-prone witch-in-training. Think a funny Harry Potter for younger kids. Not sure who recommended this series on the board (nmoira? Eliana?). But thank you! Thanks. I'll add it to my library list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 My daughter laughs out loud when reading the Hank Zipzer books by Henry Winkler. (I haven't read them myself, but my husband reads them to my 6yo and they both enjoy them as well.) She also quite enjoys the Clementine books and again, I hear her giggling out loud when she's reading them. (Which totally makes me smile and warms my heart! :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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