Story Time: Love to Laugh!
We love to laugh! Ha, ha, ha, ha! Laughing begins with the letter “L”. It’s good for the spirit, and it’s just plain fun! So have a little fun with these books, songs, and activities. And perhaps, you might yourself laughing out loud, too.
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Ages 2-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
“A daily dose of laughter from reading funny books is good for the soul — and great for growing readers. Naturally, most children enjoy reading and listening to humorous stories. As parents, we can use this interest in silly books to boost literacy skills.”
Activity
“Grab a stack of funny books and let your child’s love for reading grow one giggle at a time!” You can find humorous books in our online catalog here.
Books Presented
Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliot
There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems
A Birthday for Cow! by Jan Thomas
The Croaky Pokey! by Ethan Long
Put your right hand out,
Put your right hand in,
And wave it all about,
Hop the Croakey Pokey
As flies buzz all around,
Right in the froggy’s mouth!
Don’t miss the froggy fun in this hopping and bopping version of a favorite traditional song and game.
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
The Laughing Song
Daddy did a funny dance, what’ll I do?
Daddy did a funny dance, what’ll I do?
Daddy did a funny dance, what’ll I do?
I’ll laugh and chuckle and giggle
*Chorus:
Ha ha, ha ha ha
Ho ho, ho ho ho
Hee hee, hee hee hee
It’s fun to laugh together
Mommy’s gonna tickle me, what’ll I do?
Mommy’s gonna tickle me, what’ll I do?
Mommy’s gonna tickle me, what’ll I do?
I’ll laugh and chuckle and giggle
*Chorus
Brother made a silly face, what’ll I do?
Brother made a silly face, what’ll I do?
Brother made a silly face, what’ll I do?
I’ll laugh and chuckle and giggle
*Chorus
Sister blew some bubblegum, what’ll I do?
Sister blew some bubblegum, what’ll I do?
Sister blew some bubblegum, what’ll I do?
I’ll laugh and chuckle and giggle
*Chorus
Baby made a funny noise, what’ll I do?
Baby made a funny noise, what’ll I do?
Baby made a funny noise, what’ll I do?
I’ll laugh and chuckle and giggle
*Chorus
If You’re Happy and You Know It
– Storybots, Netflix Jr.
I Love to Laugh
Crafts and Activities
Coloring Page
Print out this coloring page!
Cut and fold this template to make your own laughing hippo! We adapted this craft from the link below, and made our own templates that you are welcome to use. We also used styrofoam for the hippo's teeth.
Additional Books
Don't Blink! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
It's Raining Pigs and Noodles by Jack Prelutsky
A collection of humorous poems such as “The Dancing Hippopotami,” “You Can’t Make Me Eat That,” “My Father’s Name is Sasquatch,” and “Dear Wumbledeedumble.”
Dude! by Aaron Reynolds
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