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Jokes and Pranks for April Fools' Day

April Fools’ Day is all about laughter, surprises and harmless tricks! We encourage you to be silly and share jokes with your friends and family. Whether you love clever pranks or just want to tell the funniest joke in the room, this is your chance to spread smiles everywhere. Check out these awesome books full of pranks, jokes and laugh-out-loud ideas to make your April Fools’ Day awesome!

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  • Check out this collection of innocent, mischievous and sometimes messy practical jokes, including frightening rattlesnake eggs, dive-bombing eggs in a bottle and fake vomit.
    Book, 2009Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2009. — J793.8 B413k
  • With over a hundred pranks and practical jokes, there's something fun for everyone in this book. Worry not if these jokes are not your style, this book will set you up with ways to create your own special jokes and pranks!
    Book, 2021New York : Odd Dot, 2021. — J FUN
  • Pranklopedia

    the Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-mean Pranks on the Planet!

    Winterbottom, Julie
    This book has different, low-effort pranks designed to be funny and not mean. Pranks that can get messy or require adult cooperation are also flagged.
    Book, 2013New York : Workman Pub., c2013. — J793.735 WIN
  • How Funny Are You?

    All About Joke Making, Pranks, and More!

    Panz, S. Marty, Ms
    Perfect for a buddying comedian, this fun book allows kids to learn about famous jokesters, the history of comedy and tips on friendly pranks.
    Book, 2021Chicago, Illinois : Sequoia Kids Media, [2021] — J793.735 PAN
  • A Miscellany of Mischief and Magic

    Discover History's Best Hoaxes, Hijinks, Tricks and Illusions

    Adams, Tom,
    In this playful book, explore the secrets of magic illusions, tricks, hoaxes, pranks and cons. Be sure to keep an eye out for fake hoaxes included within the pages!
    Book, 2023Beverly, MA : Wide Eyed Editions, 2023. — J FUN
  • Aligned to Common Core Standards, this book will help young comedians build their vocabulary and learn fun homophone wordplay.
    Book, 2004Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub., c2004. — J793.7 L
  • The Joke Machine

    Create Your Own Jokes and Become Instantly Funny!

    Julian, Theresa,
    Through this book, middle-grade readers can gain the tools required to make their friends and family laugh out loud. This book breaks down different styles of joke making and teaches readers how to make their own jokes, puns, silly one-liners and…
    Book, 2019New York : Odd Dot, 2019. — J FUN JOKE
  • Filled with a collection of funny one-liners and whimsical illustrations, this book includes a wide variety of animal related puns, wordplay and fun graphics.
    Book, 2004Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, c2004. — J FUN JOKE
  • Jampacked with over 1,500 jokes, this book is filled with all kids of jokes, riddles, tongue twisters and more to keep readers entertained for hours.
    Book, 2016Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zonderkidz, [2016] — J793.7 WIN
  • For fans of Roald Dahl, this joke book is a great collection of over 500 jokes inspired by his works.
    Book, 2018New York, New York : Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2018] — J793.7 D137w
  • Dad Jokes for Kids

    350+ Silly, Laugh-out-loud Jokes for the Whole Family!

    Niro, Jimmy,
    Who said dad jokes were just for dads? In this book, kids can have fun reading about dad jokes with the whole family!
    Book, 2020Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Wonderland, 2020. — j818.602 NIR