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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

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Author: Judith Viorst - Main humorous elements include a sequence of relatable mishaps, the melodramatic reactions of Alexander, and the over-the-top bad day motif.

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

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Author: Crockett Johnson - Main humorous elements include the stretch of imagination, simple yet profound adventures, and the naive artistry of Harold.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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Author: Jeff Kinney - Main humorous elements include the diary format, the relatable middle-school experiences, and the protagonist's self-deprecating humor.

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Matilda

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Author: Roald Dahl - Main humorous elements include a precocious protagonist, caricatured villains, and clever pranks.

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The Phantom Tollbooth

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Author: Norton Juster - Main humorous elements include puns and wordplay, fantastical lands with a play on words, and the satirical take on education and bureaucracy.

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Wayside School is Falling Down

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Author: Louis Sachar - Main humorous elements include surreal and absurd situations, clever word puzzles and riddles, and a quirky cast of characters.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Author: Roald Dahl - Main humorous elements include outlandish characters, exaggerated situations, and dry wit.

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

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Author: Lewis Carroll - Main humorous elements include word play, absurd situations, and playful use of logic.

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

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Author: Jon Scieszka - Main humorous elements include parody of classic fairy tales, absurd humor, and meta-storytelling.

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The Incredible Journey

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Author: Sheila Burnford - Main humorous elements include the anthropomorphism of pet characters, the adventure and drama of their journey, and the light-hearted interactions between different species.

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The Cat in the Hat

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Author: Dr. Seuss - Main humorous elements include playful rhymes, whimsical illustrations, and the mischievous antics of the Cat.

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The Twits

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Author: Roald Dahl - Main humorous elements include grotesque character descriptions, comical revenge, and the humorous mistreatment and triumph of the Muggle-Wumps.

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The Tale of Despereaux

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Author: Kate DiCamillo - Main humorous elements include the nuanced bravery of a tiny mouse, ironic twists, and the weaving of traditional fairy tale elements with modern wit.

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Pippi Longstocking

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Author: Astrid Lindgren - Main humorous elements include an unconventional child protagonist, absurd strength and confident tall tales.

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Where the Sidewalk Ends

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Author: Shel Silverstein - Main humorous elements include nonsensical poetry, clever wordplay, and whimsical line drawings.

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The BFG

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Author: Roald Dahl - Main humorous elements include fantastical dream-related elements, the mangling of English language, and the contrast between characters.

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Mr. Popper's Penguins

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Author: Richard and Florence Atwater - Main humorous elements include slapstick comedy, the clashes between domestic life and an exotic pet, and the snow-covered shenanigans.

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A Series of Unfortunate Events

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Author: Lemony Snicket - Main humorous elements include dark comedy, satirical commentary, and the clever misadventures of the Baudelaire orphans.

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Freckle Juice

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Author: Judy Blume - Main humorous elements include a misguided quest for freckles, the mishaps of adolescence, and the comical outcomes of homebrewed concoctions.

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Captain Underpants

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Author: Dav Pilkey - Main humorous elements include satirical comic book elements, toilet humor, and puns.

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