Best Joke Books (2026): 5 Joke Books Compared

A car ride that needs a joke and a dinner table that needs a laugh are why the best joke books exist. We compared joke books for kids and families by joke range, page count and stated age.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Jokelopedia by Blank	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Laugh Attack! by Highlights	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Dad Jokes by Davie	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Good, Dad, Punny by Lisle	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Pun Intended by Willow Creek	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon

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Jokelopedia by Blank

Eva Blank·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

More than 1,700 jokes, riddles and puns for kids, with a reading age of 7 to 12 years, marked as from customers.

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Pros

• More than 1,700 jokes, riddles and puns in one volume
• Joke-telling pointers and tips for aspiring comedians
• Grade level 2 to 7 covers a wide kid range

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers
• 2016 edition, older than other picks
• No illustration count stated

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Laugh Attack! by Highlights

Highlights·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

More than 1,000 jokes for kids with cartoons, with a reading age of 6 to 10 years, marked as from customers.

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Pros

• More than 1,000 jokes with cartoons
• 352 pages, the longest book here
• Knock-knocks, riddles and tongue twisters in one volume

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers
• 2016 edition
• Grade level 1 to 4, narrower than Jokelopedia

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Dad Jokes by Davie

Samuel Davie·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

More than 300 family-friendly dad jokes with illustrations, with a reading age of 6 years and up.

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Pros

• More than 300 family-friendly dad jokes
• Original illustrations included
• 2025 edition, the newest here

Cons

• No grade level stated
• 185 pages, shorter than the kids collections
• Dad jokes only, no riddles stated

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Good, Dad, Punny by Lisle

Logan Lisle·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Hundreds of clean dad jokes and puns for families, with no age or grade stated.

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Pros

• Hundreds of clean dad jokes and puns
• Shareable jokes for family gatherings and road trips
• 2023 edition from Ten Peaks Press

Cons

• No reading age or grade level stated
• Dad jokes only, no riddles stated
• 192 pages, shorter than the kids collections

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Pun Intended by Willow Creek

Willow Creek Press·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

112 pages of groan-worthy puns in a gift book, with no age or grade stated.

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Pros

• 112 pages of puns in a soft cover gift book
• One-liners for quick sharing
• 2022 gift edition from Willow Creek Press

Cons

• No reading age or grade level stated
• Puns only, no knock-knocks stated
• 112 pages, the shortest book here

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More picks to compare

• Hilarious Jokes for 7 Year Olds by FoxJoke book for 7 year olds with tongue twisters and knock-knocksCheck on Amazon
• Daily Joke Chronicles by RochioliDaily jokes and one-liners for everyday laughterCheck on Amazon
• Funniest Joke Book for Kids by KatzKids joke book with activities and fill-in-the-blanksCheck on Amazon
• Knock Knock! Again by HighlightsKnock-knock jokes with cartoons for kidsCheck on Amazon
• Tongue Twisters! by HighlightsTongue twisters with cartoons for kidsCheck on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 25 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. Three picks list an age or grade level, and two list neither. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best joke books

Reading age and grade level

Start with the stated age or grade. Jokelopedia lists grade level 2 to 7 with a reading age of 7 to 12 years, marked as from customers, while Laugh Attack! lists grade level 1 to 4 with a reading age of 6 to 10 years, marked as from customers. A joke book for 8 year olds keeps the same types at a narrower level.

Joke range and format

Range decides how long the book lasts. Jokelopedia holds more than 1,700 jokes across types, Laugh Attack! holds more than 1,000 jokes with cartoons, and Pun Intended holds puns only across 112 pages. A joke book for teens shifts the same formats to older readers.

Before you buy

• Check the stated age or grade against the reader.
• Check the edition year on the listing.
• Check collection, puns-only, or dad-joke focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which joke book here has the most jokes?

Jokelopedia states more than 1,700 jokes, against more than 1,000 in Laugh Attack!.

What age do these joke books suit?

Jokelopedia lists 7 to 12 years, Laugh Attack! lists 6 to 10 years, both marked as from customers.

Which book suits a dad-joke fan?

The Great Book of Dad Jokes holds more than 300 family-friendly dad jokes with illustrations.

Still deciding? Our top pickJokelopedia by Blank

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