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Funny Picture Books for 3-Year-Olds

This collection of laugh-out-loud funny picture books for 3-year-olds is packed full of hilarious adventures and tales. Finding the right book, one that captivates and entertains, is key – these picture books not only tickle the funny bone of your tiny humans but also spark their creativity and love for reading. Whether it’s silly animals doing even sillier things, or whimsical adventures that defy the laws of physics, these books are sure to be a hit with your little one!

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The Prince and the Pee

Written by Greg Gormley Illustrated by Chris Mould
2-5
A hilarious tale of derring do and needing the loo from the brilliant Greg Gormley and Chris Mould! Prince Freddie is off to save a castle from a ferocious dragon, when he realises he really, REALLY needs a pee. But what with scary ogres, damsels in distress, and massive queues…
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A Bear is a Bear

Written by Karl Newson Illustrated by Anuska Allepuz
2-5
A bear is a bear, except when he's not. What would he be, if a bear FORGOT? Poor bear! He's all confused. Is he a bird? A moose? A fox? Or maybe even a . . . squirrel? And now winter is coming . . . perhaps Bear should curl…
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You’re Not a Proper Pirate, Sidney Green!

Written by Ruth Quayle Illustrated by Deborah Allwright
2-5
A hilarious read-aloud picture book for any child aged 3-6 with a big imagination! Sidney Green loves going on rip-roaring adventures with his dog, Jemima. Together, they race cars, sail all the way to Africa and build an enormous castle, complete with a moat full of crocodiles. But Captain Shipshape…
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This is a Dog

Written by Ross Collins
2-5
A hilarious paperback picture book from the award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator, Ross Collins, about a mischievous dog who steals the limelight. Uh-oh! An excitable (but very loveable) dog has found his way into this First Animals book and he will NOT let any of the other animals take their…
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Nuts

Written by Lou Peacock Illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail
2-5
An utterly nutterly book all about sharing! When a little squirrel finds a big pile of nuts, he is VERY excited! But soon he is joined by another squirrel . . . and this squirrel thinks the nuts belong to HER. And when Mouse, Bear and Badger get involved, well,…
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The Pirates Are Coming!

Written by John Condon Illustrated by Matt Hunt
2-5
A hilarious retelling of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, with not one but TWO twists! Tom has a VERY important job; every day he climbs to the top of the hill and watches for pirate ships. But when he rings his bell and shouts "Pirates!" a few too many times…
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Open Very Carefully

2-5
Watch out! A crocodile is eating his way through your favourite bedtime picture book! What would you do if you were settling down for a quiet bedtime story and you realised that a crocodile had fallen into your book? And what if that crocodile was furious? Would you slam that…
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Octopus Shocktopus!

Written by Peter Bently Illustrated by Steven Lenton
2-5
A brilliantly bonkers story about an octopus who lives on the roof, by two award-winning and bestselling picture book creators. When a giant octopus arrives, the children LOVE their new friend; he makes the perfect slide and is fantastic at football! But some of the grown-ups aren't so pleased. Will…
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Super Milly and the Super School Day

Written by Stephanie Clarkson Illustrated by Gwen Millward
2-5
On Superhero Day, Super Milly helps out her school friends with the best superpower of all . . . her super-kindness! It's Superhero Day at school, and Super Milly can't wait to wow everyone with her costume and amazing powers! The only problem is she can't actually fly, climb buildings…
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This is NOT a Unicorn

Written by Barry Timms & Ged Adamson
2-5
Get ready for a magical and hilarious adventure about the most fantastic unicorn EVER! This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things - a magic wand, a helicopter, even…
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Charlie Chooses

Written by Lou Peacock Illustrated by Nicola Slater
2-5
A funny, reassuring picture book about dogs, tricky choices and friendship - with artwork by bestselling illustrator Nicola Slater! Charlie does NOT like to choose. He can't make up his mind between chocolate or vanilla ice cream, stripy or spotty underpants . . . or whether he wants the lights…
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Ruffles and the Teeny Tiny Kittens

Written by David Melling
2-5
Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this new picture book series from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling. Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the…
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The Cat and the Rat and the Hat

Written by Em Lynas Illustrated by Matt Hunt
2-5
A raucous, rhyming tale that will have children (and adults) in fits of laughter! Cat is sitting on his favourite mat, when who should come along but Rat with a very nice hat? Cat wants Rat's hat and will stop at NOTHING to get it. But when Bat arrives wearing…
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There’s a Mouse in My House

Written by Ross Collins
2-5
The long awaited sequel to the award-winning favourite, There's a Bear on My Chair, from bestselling author and illustrator, Ross Collins. The tables have turned in this fantastically funny rhyming picture book. This time, it's Bear who has an unwelcome guest, and that cheeky mouse just won't leave. He's making…
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How to Count to ONE

Written by Caspar Salmon Illustrated by Matt Hunt
2-5
A hilariously bossy picture book about counting that children will love to outsmart! You know how to count, right? GREAT! There are LOADS of fun things to count in this book. Whales, baboons, rainbows, pyramids . . . There's just one rule. You must ONLY ever count to ONE. So…
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This is NOT a Dinosaur!

Written by Barry Timms & Ged Adamson
2-5
Prepare for a hilarious adventure with the funniest dinosaur you've EVER seen! This book is NOT about a dinosaur! Well, not any old dinosaur. THIS dinosaur can become the most amazing things - a footballer, pirate, deep-sea diver, knight, magician and even a hairdresser! Having a dinosaur for a friend…
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The Elephant Detectives

Written by Ged Adamson
2-5
A charming, funny adventure about missing elephants and finding friends. It's the perfect kind of day until Alan's elephant goes missing! Lucky for him, Edie's an Elephant Detective and she knows exactly where to look. Together they examine doughnut shops, investigate dinosaur bones, and search the skies from a cable…
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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Pirates Ahoy!

Written by Tracey Corderoy Illustrated by Steven Lenton
2-5
The detective dogs are back for a swashbuckling pirate adventure! Shifty and Sam have swapped their life of crime for a career in cupcakes. But when they're asked to bake for a pirate party, they find themselves caught up in the middle of a robbery. Uh-oh! Captain Sharpwhiskers and his…
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Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns to Ride a Bike

2-5
The hilarious fox and bear double act from bestseller Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is back for a second adventure in the Nottingham Children's Book Award winning series! Bert is CERTAIN he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly! And even when they BOTH try riding Frank's…
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The Goat and the Stoat and the Boat

Written by Em Lynas Illustrated by Matt Hunt
2-5
A raucous, rhyming tale that will have children (and adults) in fits of laughter! Stoat is playing in his favourite boat when suddenly Goat comes bounding in! Chaos ensues as an angry Stoat tries to chase Goat out of his boat. But before long, Goat and Stoat's lively antics make…
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The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever!

Written by Louise Fitzgerald Illustrated by Kate Hindley
2-5
The speediest bedtime story you will ever read - it's only ten words long! Welcome to the quickest bedtime story ever! Your little one will be asleep in seconds. But wait! There are a couple of things you must do first. Have you plumped up the pillows? And colour-co-ordinated the…
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Never, Ever, Ever Ask a Pirate to a Party

Written by Clare Helen Welsh Illustrated by Anne-Kathrin Behl
2-5
Get ready for a fantastical birthday party adventure featuring a dinosaur, dragon, unicorn, pirate . . . and a spaceship full of aliens! If you want the perfect party, never, ever, ever invite this crowd of chaotic guests! The unicorn will demand sparkles and bubbles, the dragon will set fire…
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Nabil Steals a Penguin

Written by Nishani Reed Illustrated by Junissa Bianda
2-5
Get ready for this fast-paced and big-hearted rhyming adventure about a penguin who loves curry! When Pierre the penguin tries Nabil's delicious biriyani rice, Pierre decides to leave the zoo and go home with him! But Nabil will be in BIG TROUBLE if his mum finds out. And Pierre is…
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Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble: Three Magical Books in One!

Written by Tracey Corderoy Illustrated by Joe Berger
2-5
A triple helping of magic and mayhem with three hilarious Halloween picture books: Hubble Bubble Granny Trouble, Spells-a-Popping Granny's Shopping and Whizz Pop Granny Stop! Granny is kind of different . . . she wears strange hats and has a huge menagerie of cats, bats and frogs . . .…
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Frank and Bert: The One With the Missing Biscuits

2-5
The hilarious fox and bear double act from bestseller Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is back and better than ever in a third adventure in the Nottingham Children's Book Award winning series! Frank and Bert are off for a picnic in the countryside. And Bert has brought a delicious surprise! But when he…
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