The Pilaf Thief and the Wise Judge
A savory tale of wit, justice, and a fragrant bowl of pilaf
Top Humorous Stories on GatherTales
A humorous writing style uses wit, irony, and exaggeration to amuse and entertain readers. It often plays with language and situations to create a lighthearted and enjoyable reading experience. This style is popular in comedies, satire, and some children's stories.
The Story of the Laughing Buddha
A journey of joy and wisdom through the life of the Laughing Buddha, Budai.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Can one Christmas thief discover the true spirit of the holiday?
The Couch Potato's Great Escape
Sometimes the best adventures begin when the screen goes dark.
The Book with No Pictures
A side-splitting, word-only adventure in pure silliness and fun!
The Reluctant Raven's First Day at School
A young raven finds courage, friendship, and pride on her first day at school.
Penelope Rex Learns to be a Friend
Penelope Rex discovers that kindness—not sharp teeth—makes the best friends
Dragons Love Tacos
When dragons meet tacos, the party heats up!
Ada Twist, Scientist
An inspiring tale of a young girl’s boundless curiosity and her journey into science.
The Bad Seed
The journey of a seed from troublemaker to newfound purpose and belonging.
The Day the Crayons Quit
Discover the hilarious demands of Duncan's colorful friends.
The Gruffalo
A clever mouse uses his wits to outsmart hungry predators in the deep, dark woods.
Alan Bean Plus Four
A daring backyard Moon mission turns four dreamers into space explorers.
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
A frog, a bet, and a surprising twist in the world of gamblers.
Happy Endings by Margaret Atwood
Multiple paths, one inevitable end.
The Story of the Laughing Buddha
The joyful journey of a wandering monk who transformed lives with laughter.
The Nose
A bizarre and humorous tale of a man’s quest to recover his runaway nose
The Tale of the Clurichaun
A tale of mischief, magic, and an unbreakable bond between man and Clurichaun.
The Epic Adventures of Pecos Bill
The legendary adventures of Pecos Bill, the greatest cowboy to ever roam the Wild West
The Pancake
The tale of a mischievous pancake that thinks it can outrun its fate.
The Story of How the Spider Got a Thin Waist
How Anansi the Spider Learned a Lesson About Greed.
Lessons in Chemistry
A chemist defies 1960s gender norms to spark a quiet revolution.
The Gingerbread Man
A mischievous gingerbread man races through the countryside, outsmarting everyone—until he meets a sly fox.
The Story of Finn MacCool and the Giant’s Causeway
Finn MacCool outwits a fearsome rival and builds the Giant’s Causeway in this timeless Irish legend.