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Books like The Dumb Bunnies

A masterclass in deadpan absurdity that invites kids to feel like the smartest people in the room. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Dumb Bunnies.

  • zany
  • chaotic
  • lighthearted
  1. 01

    Dumb Bunny

    Barbara Park

    A hilarious, high-energy romp through the high-stakes world of childhood competition and the agony of wearing an embarrassing costume.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • irreverent
  2. 02

    Dragon gets by

    Dav Pilkey · 1991

    A gentle, giggle-inducing celebration of waking up on the wrong side of the bed and making a spectacular, well-meaning mess of the day.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • absurd
    • deadpan
    • silly
  3. 03

    Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter

    Dav Pilkey · 2002

    A high-energy, laugh-out-loud adventure where pint-sized heroes face off against absurd, out-of-this-world villains.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • lighthearted
    • silly
  4. 04

    It's not easy being a bunny

    Marilyn Sadler · 1983

    A playful, repetitive romp about trying on different identities before realizing there is no place quite like home.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • silly
  5. 05

    Bunny Double, We're in Trouble!

    Dan Gutman

    A wacky, laugh-out-loud holiday romp that brings silly mischief to Easter celebrations.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • silly
  6. 06

    Creepy carrots!

    Aaron Reynolds

    A delightfully paranoid homage to classic suspense that turns the vegetable crisper into a source of thrilling, giggly dread.

    Feels:
    • playfully spooky
    • paranoid
    • cinematic
  7. 07

    Miss Daisy is crazy!

    Dan Gutman

    A delightfully absurd romp through a classroom where the adults are clueless and the kids are secretly in charge.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • lighthearted
    • irreverent
    • silly
  8. 08

    Knuffle Bunny too

    Mo Willems

    A hilarious, high-stakes exploration of toddler drama and the fierce love of a favorite toy.

    Feels:
    • energetic
    • anxious
    • comforting
  9. 09

    Bunny vs Monkey

    Jamie Smart

    A high-energy, laugh-out-loud comic adventure where peaceful forest life collides with rocket-fueled chaos.

    Shares:
    • zany
    • chaotic
    • lighthearted
    • irreverent
  10. 10

    Wolves

    Emily Gravett

    A clever, interactive romp where the boundary between a reader and their book hilariously collapses.

    Feels:
    • suspenseful
    • whimsical
    • interactive
  11. 11

    Big Bunny and the Easter Eggs

    Steven Kroll · 1982

    A gentle, festive race against time where a beloved holiday figure must overcome a sudden setback to save the day.

    Feels:
    • cozy
    • festive
    • springtime
  12. 12

    Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

    Barbara Park

    A laugh-out-loud, fiercely opinionated romp through the terrifying, triumphant landscape of kindergarten.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • lighthearted
    • irreverent

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