Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes
Set of 8 titles
Reading is fun--and it can be funny too! Readers discover this as they explore a variety of silly jokes about popular topics that range from animals and food to monsters and outer space. The achievable language allows for the development of strong independent reading skills as kids learn new jokes to make their friends laugh out loud. In addition, a glossary helps readers build a strong vocabulary and enhance their understanding of each topic. The short, simple text and colorful design make this an engaging reading experience for reluctant and struggling readers, helping them discover the joy of reading.
SLJ Reivew of Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes
Gr 2–4—Readers with a sense of humor and a love of interesting facts will find silliness in this series of joke books. Using soft, earthy colors alongside photos, art renderings, and cute illustrations, titles offer approximately nine chapters with four jokes per chapter. Each book follows the same format: a page with jokes followed by a page with a fact about the chapter topic, like, “Archaeopteryx is considered one of the earliest birds on Earth,” (Laugh-Out-Loud Dinosaur Jokes). The jokes are written using speech bubbles with questions and joke answers in alternating colors: “Why did the star go to college? To get brighter!” (Laugh-Out-Loud Space Jokes). Although some of the jokes includes plays on words that may need explaining, they are separated by topics to give a better understanding. The back matter includes a glossary, an index, and more places to find jokes. VERDICT A silly series of jokes for elementary school readers.