I had no idea there were quite a few childrens books about April Fools' Day. Here are some of the childrens books I recommend. They include picture books and childrens books for beginning readers about April Fools' Day. These books will tickle your childs funny bone with their amusing stories. They are also good read-alouds for young children.
Its April Fools' Day in this rhyming picture book by Teresa Bateman. One by one his grandchildren run into the farmhouse to warn grandpa of a disaster the cow stepped on a goose, the chickens are loose, and more. No matter what they say, grandpa remains calm. He thinks the kids are just trying to fool him, but its grandma who gets the last laugh. Nadine Bernard Westcotts illustrations will keep your 4-8 year old laughing throughout the book. (Albert Whitman & Co., 2004. ISBN: 0807504041)
This early Arthur adventure by Marc Brown pits Arthur against Binky Barnes, a big bully at school. While Arthur is rehearsing his magic act for the school April Fools' Day assembly, Binky takes Arthurs favorite pen. Nightmares keep Arthur awake the night before his performance and his worst fears come true when Binky becomes his magicians assistant. How Arthur turns the tables and makes Binky an April Fool makes for a satisfying story. (Little, Brown and Co., 1983. ISBN: 0316112348)
The animals in Mud Flat spend April Fools' Day playing tricks on one another, some successful, some not, in this entertaining chapter book for young readers. The 49-page book for beginning readers was written and illustrated in pen and watercolors by James Stevenson. (Greenwillow Books, William Morrow & Co. ISBN: 0688151639)
Frank Modells amusing book will delight beginning readers. With cartoon-like pen and watercolor illustrations, along with one or two sentences per page, this book is also a good read-aloud. The story about two boys, Marvin and Melvin, is a simple one. Although Marvin loves to fool Milton, none of his imaginative attempts work as the two friends take a walk on April Fools' Day. Then, while kidding one another, each boy inadvertently fools the other. (William Morrow & Co, 1985. ISBN: 0688040160)
This Level One Easy-to-Read book is a simple story for beginning readers. Its April Fools' Day, and as Willy rides his skateboard to school, he invites his friends to walk along while he tells them a story. Willys story gets more and more outlandish as it turns into an April Fools' Day tall tale. The rhyming text is by Harriet Ziefert and the colorful watercolor and ink sketches are by Chris Demarest. (Puffin Books, 2000. ISBN: 0141305827)