The best kids funny books of the year 2025

If you’re hunting for guaranteed giggles, you’re in the right place! We’ve rounded up our pick of the funniest kids’ books of 2025, packed with laugh-out-loud stories, clever jokes, and mischievous characters. From magical mishaps to absurd adventures, these funny children’s books are sure to keep young readers (and anyone sharing story time) in stitches. Perfect for gifts, bedtime reading, or just a good laugh!

Perfect for 5 to 8-Year-Olds

Wanda Broom by Ciara Geraghty
Looking for a spellbinding, funny read? Wanda Broom is your answer! Wanda’s mum is a witch who can’t quite get her spells right, leading to uproarious misadventures. When the World Wide Web of Witches & Warlocks intervenes, Wanda must choose: hope her mum passes the test or wish for an ordinary life. Magical mayhem and quirky characters make this perfect for fans of Isadora Moon and The Worst Witch.

Beastie Bros: Dungeons and Dragonflies by David O’Connell
Follow Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly on a laugh-out-loud quest to retrieve the stolen Gumdrop of Destiny. Packed with zany illustrations, a choose-your-own-adventure chapter, and fun bug facts, Beastie Bros: Dungeons and Dragonflies mixes humour and heart. Ideal for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey, this one will keep kids giggling from start to finish.

Unfairies by Huw Aaron
Unfairies flips fairy tales on their head! Pip, a rebellious tree fairy, embarks on a chaotic mission through The Garden, where fairies are more mischievous than magical. Fast-paced action, witty humour, and vibrant illustrations make this graphic novel a must-read for newly independent readers aged 5+.

Buzz Sausage Wolf by Jim Beckett
Buzz, the chaotic sausage dog with a big heart, navigates new family dynamics in this hilarious and heartwarming story. Vibrant illustrations and a mix of silliness and sincerity make it a perfect step-up from picture books to chapter books. Fans of Dog Man and Rabbit and Bear will fall in love with Buzz.

Ideal for 8 to 12-Year-Olds

Medusa Gorgon’s Bad Hair Day by Bethany Walker
Medusa’s diary is full of teen angst, snake-related disasters, and mythological mishaps. Bethany Walker reimagines the Gorgon as a relatable, hot-tempered 12-year-old navigating family drama and friendship woes. With Katie Abey’s vibrant illustrations, this is a hilarious, heartfelt read for fans of Lottie Brooks and Who Let the Gods Out.

Cruise Ship Kid: Thief at Sea! by Emma Swan
Set sail with Silver, the cruise ship kid turned amateur detective, in this laugh-out-loud mystery inspired by the author’s own childhood growing up on cruise ships. Diary-style storytelling, doodles, and interactive fun make it perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Lottie Brooks.

Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond
Meet Mo, the self-proclaimed worst monster hunter in Bogfoss. When his first patrol ends in disaster, he discovers Grumpfort—a secret monster fortress in peril. Packed with quirky creatures, laughs, and heart, Jamie Hammond’s debut is a funny, heartwarming adventure for fantasy fans.

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon
Follow three sisters expelled from another etiquette school who encounter eccentric mad scientists in the peculiar town of Antiquarium. Filled with mad science experiments, a ravenous worm, and a secret society, McKinnon’s fast-paced, footnote-laden narrative celebrates individuality with humour and adventure.

Ideal for 12 to 14-Year-Olds

Lila Mackay is Very Misunderstood by Gill Simms
Fourteen-year-old Emily is forced to spend her summer away from friends and tech, uncovering the life of Lila Mackay—a teen from the '90s who was equally misunderstood. This diary-style comedy is witty, relatable, and perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks.

What Happens Online by Nathanael Lessore
Fred leads a double life: invisible at school, gaming sensation Existor online. When his worlds collide, Fred navigates identity and authenticity in this teen comedy. Funny, heartfelt, and insightful, it’s a must-read for fans of contemporary children’s fiction exploring online life and self-discovery.