Best Parenting & Families Humor Books of 2025

Go the F**k to Sleep is a hilarious and subversive bedtime book for parents who struggle with getting their children to sleep. California Book Award-winning author Adam Mansbach's profane and honest verses perfectly capture the familiar tribulations of parenthood. The book challenges stereotypes and acknowledges the shared sense of failure that comes with parenting. With beautiful illustrations by Ricardo Cortes, this book is not only a conversation starter about the joys and frustrations of parenting but a much-needed catharsis that every parent needs. Overall, this book is a must-read for parents who live in the real world and need a good laugh.

This book is a hilarious and reassuring gift for every mom who feels guilty about their parenting skills. The author, Glenn Boozan, provides irrefutable proof that there are moms way worse than you. Using true facts from the animal kingdom, Boozan offers a hilarious reality check on what constitutes "good parenting." This book is clever, funny, and silly, but also truly needed. It's a great way to remind moms that they're doing the best they can and that they're fantastic parents. Overall, this book is a must-read for all moms who need a good laugh and a reminder that they're not alone in their parenting struggles.

The "Would You Rather" book is the ultimate Easter Basket Stuffers gift for family and friends of all ages. It contains a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking questions in the form of "would you rather" scenarios that are themed around the holiday of Easter. The book is designed to promote critical thinking, vocabulary building, enhance reasoning skills, encourage imagination, and inspire discussion and debate among readers. The book is an excellent way to bring people together and encourage lively conversation and debate. It's a unique way to improve literacy skills, imagination, and creativity, emotional development, and increase knowledge. Overall, it's a fun and engaging book that is perfect for Easter celebrations.

Dad Jokes: Over 600 of the Best (Worst) Jokes Around and Perfect Gift for All Ages! is a USA Today bestseller and the perfect funny Christmas gift for dads and pun-lovers alike. With over 600 knee-slappers, head-shakers, and groan-makers, this joke book is packed with enough witty quips and cheesy-but-grate jokes for even the most embarrassing of dads. The book is a great holiday stocking stuffer, white elephant gag gift, or gift for Father's Day, birthdays, and more. Jimmy Niro, the author and proud father of five children, embarrasses his children regularly with his bad dad jokes. This book will definitely make you laugh and is perfect for all ages.

Happy-Go-Lucky is the newest collection of personal essays by David Sedaris. The book starts with Sedaris doing normal things, such as shooting guns with his sister, but then the pandemic hits, and he finds himself in lockdown. The book captures what is most unexpected, hilarious, and poignant about these recent upheavals, personal and public. Sedaris expresses in precise language both the misanthropy and desire for connection that drive us all. This sublimely funny book offers up wry, moving, punchy stories about his oddball family, his travels, and his observations on life.

The Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes is a perfect gift for any dad who loves to tell jokes and make everyone laugh. This book is filled with clean, family-friendly jokes that are sure to make your old chap chuckle. It also serves as an ideal alternative to a card, with the first page providing space for a special message. However, readers should note that this book is not about dads, but instead full of dad jokes: embarrassingly bad jokes that often make the family wince during special occasions. Overall, this book is a wonderfully spiffing addition to any dad's collection of humor books.

How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids is a must-read for expectant parents and those who already have kids. Jancee Dunn's candid and humorous account of her post-baby marriage will make readers laugh and empathize with her struggles. The book offers practical and real-world advice on how to handle the impact of a baby on a marriage. Dunn's research, interviews with experts, and personal experiences provide a fresh perspective on a taboo subject. Little, Brown and Company has another hit on their hands with this insightful and entertaining read.

This book is a collection of 100 uplifting short stories in large print font size, written specifically to keep the reader's mind engaged and even crack up a laugh! The stories cover a variety of subjects like altruism, heroism, and justice in the world, making it the perfect gift for elderly women and men. The book's primary goal is to elevate the reader's mood and sense of well-being while also reducing their agitation. The stories are fun, informative, and heart-warming, making it an exceptional read for seniors. Overall, this book is an excellent choice for those looking for a light, entertaining read that stimulates the mind.

Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads is a humorous and practical guidebook for new fathers. It offers unique insights, tips, and tricks for mastering the first year of fatherhood. The book covers a wide range of topics, from changing a baby's diaper at a sports stadium to baby-proofing a hotel room in just four minutes. The book is packed with helpful diagrams and instructions, making it easy to follow. While some of the content may be too broad, there is plenty of useful advice presented in an efficient manner. Overall, Be Prepared is an excellent resource for sleep-deprived and overwhelmed fathers everywhere.

The Baby Owner's Manual is a beginner's guide to newborn baby technology, written by a board-certified pediatrician and his son. It provides step-by-step instructions, FAQs, and schematics for new parents. The book covers everything from preparation and home installation to growth and development, as well as safety and emergency maintenance. The authors offer plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare. Overall, this book is a humorous and informative read that will help new parents feel more confident in their ability to care for their newborn.