Jill Keppeler
Puffer Fish
A charming, low-stakes read-aloud that uses the pufferfish's biological quirk to teach emotional regulation without being preachy.
Read this next
All picks after this →
Hot Dog
by Doug Salati
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 380L · 2022
A visual slapstick romp about a dog obsessed with hot dogs — pure nonsense fun, zero plot, perfect for the 5–6 read-aloud crowd who just want to laugh at the pictures.
Noodles on a Bicycle
by Gracey Zhang
Picture book · ages 3–7 · 350L · 2024
A gleefully absurd picture book that rewards the illogic—noodles, a bicycle, and escalating chaos—with no moral, just visual silliness and repetition that makes toddlers giggle.
If Dinosaurs Came to Town
by Dom Mansell
Picture book · ages 3–8 · 350L · 1993
A silly, concept-driven picture book with chunky illustrations that entertains via pure "what if" absurdity; light on narrative arc but perfect for dinosaur-obsessed 5–7-year-olds on a single read.