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Anecdotes. Autobiographies. Biographies. biography Humor Humor. humor. Humour. Juvenile works Wit and HumorSantos, Sophie
Summary: "From the self-proclaimed Queen of the Stunted Late Bloomers and one of the most exciting emerging voices in comedy comes an honestly funny memoir about the awkward, cringeworthy, hilarious, and longest possible journey of coming of age and into her own. The only child of a perpetually transferring Filipino-Spanish US Army officer and a spitfire nurse, Sophie Santos spent her early years...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Topple Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SANTOS, SOPHIE SANBoozan, Glenn
Summary: A rhyming illustrated humor book for moms who feel they're not doing a good job (and that's <i>all</i> moms, right?). Packed with scientifically true examples of terrible parents in the animal kingdom, to remind and reassure any mother that there are way worse moms out there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 817 BOOKracht, Matt
Summary: "Perfect for the anti-aviary (or bird fanatic with a sense of humor), this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and--let's face it--true. Featuring 50 common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2019
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Summary: "Can you spot the truth from a lie? Kids can test their sleuth skills in this gut-bustingly funny follow-up title in the exciting Real or Fake series. Can you detect a hoax from the real deal? See right through photo trickery? Spot the phony logic in a story in seconds? Put your sleuthing skills to work in this riotously fun book! See if you can find the truth behind bizarre stories, faulty...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2018
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Summary: "3,000 years ago, King David wrote The Book of Psalms-150 hymns in praise of God that became famous the world over. Now, with humanity on the verge of a self-generated catastrophe, God (with the help of another David) has decided to return, and reverse, the favor. He has written a cornucopia of insults of the human race in the form of prose, poetry, and parody. Their topics are as diverse as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 JAVLewis, J. Patrick
Summary: Presents a treasury of animal-themed jokes and riddles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2015
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Summary: "From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. America's backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It is the story of the pilgrims on the Mayflower building a new nation. It is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.0496 HARPerelman, S. J. (Sidney Joseph)
Summary: "A collections of the very best writings of America's funniest and zaniest humorist, made by the comic genius himself, is reissued in a handsome paperback. Here, S. J. Perelman's gift for wordplay, witticism, spoofery, and sheer nonsense are on full display. In a playful, loving tribute to the funny man, novelist Joshua Cohen-also an erudite wordsmith and punster-introduces Perelman's sui...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Library of America 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 817.52 PERRockliff, Mara
Summary: Fairy Tale land experiences a topsy-turvy transformation where classic stories become mixed up and makes Prince Charming climb a beanstalk, Cinderella kiss a frog, and Rapunzel's nose grow every time she tells a lie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers
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Summary: In Jonathan Van Ness' New York Times bestselling memoir Over the Top, he showed readers how the incredibly difficult moments from his life (surviving sexual abuse and addiction, being diagnosed with HIV) have existed alongside great joy and positivity (landing a breakout role on Netflix's Queer Eye, becoming an amateur figure skater and professional stand-up comedian, doting on his cats). If...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 VAN NESS, JONATHAN VANClasky, Leonard
Summary: "Many young readers love learning about horses, and they are sure to love learning funny jokes featuring this popular animal too! This high-interest topic provides material for many hilarious horse jokes, but that's not all readers will discover. Fun facts about these animals are presented, too, allowing readers to increase their knowledge of basic life science topics in a fun and creative way....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 CLALewman, David
Summary: "There are few rivalries across history that are quite as formidable, and in Cat Jokes vs. Dog Jokes/Dog Jokes vs. Cat Jokes, they go head-to-head--with a twist that may give you...paws. Through a recurring cast of characters that present the 200+ jokes in comic-style format, there are added layers of humor in funny visuals and wisecracking canines and felines that don't just tell the jokes,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 LEWBeckmeyer, Drew
Summary: An ensemble cast of characters in one classroom experience the first week of school, including one unexpected visitor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BECDahl, Michael.
Summary: A collection of jokes, comics, and gags about schools.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Book, A Capstone imprint 2013
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Summary: "Monkeys and apes are the stars of this show in this engaging and accessible joke book. Readers are sure to find new favorite jokes to share with family and friends as they practice their punchlines with the help of some primates. In addition to learning new jokes, they also learn important information about monkeys and apes, connecting comedy with common curriculum topics related to beginner...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 CLAFarris, Grace
Summary: "Beginning with one-day-old mom, who may feel like she is learning a new language, 'Mom Milestones' is a love letter to the myriad ways moms grow and adapt to motherhood."--Page 2 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Co., Inc. 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 FAROden, Nikki
Summary: In this collection of laugh-out-loud stories, lawyer and mom coach, Nikki Oden, serves up 40 bite-sized chapters filled with raw and easy-to-implement advice for any mom who has ever struggled with nurturing her career and her family at the same time. You'll walk away entertained, inspired, and equipped with the tools you need to create a mom life you absolutely love.--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Phoenix Advantage Media 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 ODEPattison, Rosie Gowsell
Summary: Hilarious jokes paired with colorful, silly animal photos are sure to tickle the funny bones of kid comedians everywhere. Plus, the portable size is perfect for throwing in a backpack or tossing in the car for guffaws on the go.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 PATSedaris, David
Summary: The best-selling author offers a new collection of satirical and humorous essays that chronicle his own life and ordinary moments that turn beautifully absurd, including how he coped with the pandemic, his thoughts on becoming an orphan in his seventh decade, and the battle-scarred America he discovered when he resumed touring.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Brown and Company
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 814 SEDGilly, Casey
Summary: "An illustrated humor book about the joys and struggles of parenting as a goth"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books
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Summary: Little ones can tell their very first jokes with the help of googly-eyed animals who deliver a funny punchline that will have the whole family laughing!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Cat Publishing, an imprint of Abrams 2024
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Summary: "In this hilarious and often touching collection, the New York Times bestselling author, television writer, and producer takes us with him on travels across the globe"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.4092 JANMosley, Laci
Summary: "From an early age, comedian and actress Laci Mosley knew her path would be riddled with scams, cons, robberies, and frauds. Little ones. Ones that didn't hurt people or get her in trouble. But ones that would get her where she needed to be. "You see," she writes, "everyone's a scammer and everything's a scam. Some people are better at it than others, but we all do it. The system wasn't built...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press
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Summary: "Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Eat rotten eggs or drink expired milk? Have hands for feet or have feet for hands? Containing hundreds of devious dilemmas and curious questions on all things silly, smelly, and more, this is a game book like no other. Grab your friends and family and start playing!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023