Kids’ jokes · Little jokes. Big expressions.

Small jokes for big grins.

Short, clean setups and playful punchlines to read together, tell at the table, or tuck into a lunchbox.

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For parents, carers, and anyone sharing a joke with a younger listener, a simple setup can be a good place to begin. This collection uses everyday things—clouds, food, eyes, and robots—to make a small, silly surprise. Pick words your listener already knows and let them take a guess before you reveal the answer.

There is no need to turn joke time into a test. An unexpected answer of their own is welcome, even when it is nothing like the punchline on the card. Try swapping roles: you read one setup, they read the next, and you both decide which joke deserves the most dramatic groan.

300 jokes, zero serious business.

What did the left eye say to the right eye?

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Between us, something smells.

Why did the pirate stop learning the alphabet?

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He got lost at C.

Why did the crayon bring a suitcase to art class?

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It wanted to draw somewhere new.

Why did the sock sit beside the window?

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It wanted to catch a little fresh air.

Why did the bubble take the stairs?

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It did not want to pop into the elevator.

What did the pencil say after a long day?

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I need to sharpen up tomorrow.

Why did the toy train bring a notebook?

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It wanted to keep track of everything.

Why did the kite get invited to the party?

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It always lifted everyone’s spirits.

What did the spoon say to the bowl?

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You can count on me to stir things up.

Why did the backpack smile on Monday morning?

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It was packed with possibilities.

What do you call a frog who loves bedtime stories?

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A read-it ribbit.

Why did the balloon whisper in the library?

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It did not want to raise its voice.

What did the lamp say when it solved the puzzle?

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That was illuminating.

Why did the mitten become class president?

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It had everyone’s hand.

What do you call a rabbit who tells great stories?

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A hare-raising narrator.

Why did the umbrella get a gold star?

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It always had everyone covered.

What did one shoelace say to the other?

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Let’s stick together and tie this up.

Why did the cookie bring a map?

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It kept getting lost in the crumbs.

What do you call a penguin with excellent manners?

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Ice to meet you.

Why did the marble join the school band?

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It had a really smooth roll.

What did the moon say to the night-light?

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You glow, little buddy.

Why did the paper airplane study geography?

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It wanted to know where it was going.

What do you call a tiny magician who lives in a backpack?

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A pocket hocus-pocus.

Why did the pillow enter the talent show?

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It had a dream performance.

Why did the rain boot bring an umbrella?

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It believed in teamwork.

What did the star say after winning hide-and-seek?

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I knew I would shine.

What do you call a happy little cloud?

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A bundle of fluff and cheer.

What did the pencil say to the eraser?

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You always make things right.

Why did the star bring a ladder?

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It wanted to reach new heights.

What did the banana say to the dog?

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Nothing. Bananas cannot talk.

What did the spoon say to the cereal bowl?

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I am ready to dive in.

What did the book say to the bookmark?

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Thanks for holding my place.

Why did the apple wear a backpack?

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It was ready for a core adventure.

Why did the light bulb go to school?

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It wanted to get brighter.

Why did the balloon stay away from the cactus?

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It did not want to pop by.

Why did the sandwich go to the beach?

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It wanted to catch some rays.

Why did the frog bring an umbrella?

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It heard there was a chance of ribbits.

Why did the backpack go to the doctor?

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It had too much on its shoulders.

Why did the alarm clock blush?

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It got caught waking everyone up.

Why did the glue stay after class?

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It was stuck on the lesson.

Why did the marshmallow sit by the fire?

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It wanted to get toasty.

Why did the shoe bring a map?

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It wanted to find the right path.

What did the apple say to the worm?

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You are really getting under my skin.

Why did the ghost go to school?

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It wanted to improve its spirit.

Why did the paper clip feel important?

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It held everything together.

What did one snowflake say to the other?

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You are one of a kind.

Why did the soccer ball quit the team?

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It was tired of being kicked around.

What do you call a dinosaur that loves school?

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A learn-o-saurus.

Why did the lamp get invited to the party?

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It lit up the room.

What did the watermelon say after the race?

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That was one in a melon.

Why did the spoon go to school?

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It wanted to stir up some knowledge.

Why did the jellybean go to music class?

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It wanted to learn the sweet notes.

Why did the banana go to school?

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It wanted to improve its appeal.

Why did the pencil case feel happy?

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It was full of bright ideas.

What did the balloon say to the pin?

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Please do not burst my bubble.

Why did the cookie bring a flashlight?

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It was looking for the dark chocolate.

Why did the crayon go to the doctor?

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It was feeling a little dull.

Why did the backpack win an award?

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It always carried the team.

Why did the backpack bring sunglasses?

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It had a bright day ahead.

Why did the cookie bring a ladder?

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It wanted to reach the top shelf.

Why did the crayon join the band?

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It wanted to add some color to the music.

What did the sock say after winning the race?

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I really pulled ahead.

Why did the kite bring a notebook?

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It wanted to jot down some high ideas.

Why did the eraser become a superhero?

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It was great at fixing mistakes.

Why did the banana bring an umbrella?

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It did not want to split in the rain.

Why did the ruler bring a backpack?

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It was ready to measure up at school.

What did the cloud say to the rainbow?

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You make everything brighter.

Why did the robot bring a pencil?

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It wanted to draw some circuits.

Why did the teddy bear bring a backpack?

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It was ready for a stuffed school day.

What did the shoe say after a long walk?

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I am totally worn out.

Why did the balloon bring a sweater?

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It was feeling a little deflated.

Why did the marker go to music class?

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It wanted to hit the right notes.

What did the pillow say to the blanket?

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I've got you covered tonight.

Why did the apple bring a helmet?

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It was afraid of falling far from the tree.

Why did the spoon bring a backpack?

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It was ready to scoop up some knowledge.

Why did the paper airplane bring a suitcase?

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It was ready for a long flight.

Why did the cupcake bring a backpack?

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It was ready for a sweet day at school.

Why did the moon bring a notebook?

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It wanted to write down its phases.

Why did the sock bring a friend?

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It did not want to be a lone pair.

Why did the kite get a job?

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It wanted to move up in the world.

Why did the flashlight bring a pencil?

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It wanted to highlight the answers.

Why did the book bring a flashlight?

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It wanted to read into the night.

Why did the ruler become a comedian?

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It always had the perfect line.

What do you call a cat who loves homework?

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A purr-fect student.

What did the cookie say to the milk?

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You make me feel complete.

Why did the robot bring an umbrella?

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It was expecting a little data drizzle.

What do you call a sheep who loves school?

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A baa-rilliant student.

Why did the pencil go outside?

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It needed a fresh point of view.

Why did the crayon bring a flashlight?

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It wanted to brighten its colors.

Why did the balloon go to school?

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It wanted to rise to the top of the class.

Why did the teddy bear bring a pencil?

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It wanted to draw a bear-y good picture.

What do you call a bee who sleeps past breakfast?

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A buzz-dozer.

Why did the rainbow bring a backpack?

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It had a colorful schedule.

What did the frog say to the lily pad?

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Thanks for always supporting me.

Why did the apple go to art class?

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It wanted to draw from the core.

What do you call a dinosaur who loves naps?

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A snooze-a-saurus.

What did the kite say after flying all day?

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I need to wind down.

Why did the crayon get invited to the party?

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It always colored outside the lines.

What did the sun say to the sunglasses?

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You make me look cool.

Why did the robot go to music class?

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It wanted to learn some techno.

What do you call a chicken who loves school?

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An egg-cellent student.

What did the kite say to the paper airplane?

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You really know how to glide through life.

Why did the moon bring a ladder?

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It wanted to reach the stars.

Why did the sock go to school?

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It wanted to learn the basics from toe to top.

What did the pencil say before the test?

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I've got a point to prove.

Why did the rainbow go to music class?

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It wanted to learn the color scale.

What do you call a sleepy dinosaur teacher?

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Professor Snore-a-saurus.

What did the balloon say to the kite?

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You really know how to rise above things.

What do you call a rabbit who loves school lunches?

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A cafeteria hopper.

Why did the robot take a backpack?

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It had a lot of bytes to carry.

What did the cloud say before the storm?

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Things are about to get electric.

Why did the spoon join the orchestra?

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It wanted to play in the silverware section.

Why did the teddy bear join the choir?

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It had a warm, fuzzy voice.

What did the star say to the telescope?

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Thanks for looking up to me.

Why did the backpack become class president?

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It carried everyone’s support.

Why did the pencil bring a jacket?

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It heard the test might be chilly.

Why did the moon bring crayons?

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It wanted to color the night sky.

What did the flashlight say to the night-light?

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You make the little things brighter.

Why did the balloon bring a notebook?

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It had some uplifting ideas.

Why did the robot bring a ruler?

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It wanted to measure its progress.

What did the crayon say after the test?

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I think I colored inside the lines.

Why did the teddy bear bring an umbrella?

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It wanted to stay dry and fuzzy.

Why did the star bring a backpack?

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It had a lot of bright ideas to carry.

Why did the cookie go to school early?

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It wanted to be one smart cookie.

What do you call a turtle who loves recess?

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A slow-motion playground champ.

Why did the cloud bring crayons?

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It wanted to draw a silver lining.

Why did the robot join the soccer team?

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It had great kick-bots.

Why did the pencil bring an umbrella?

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It did not want its point to get washed out.

Why did the teddy bear sit in the front row?

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It wanted the best bear-y view.

What did the backpack say after school?

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I am carrying a lot today.

Why did the balloon join the choir?

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It could really raise the notes.

Why did the star go to the library?

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It wanted to check out something stellar.

What did the pencil say after sharpening?

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I am feeling on point.

Why did the robot bring a flashlight?

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It wanted to debug in the dark.

Why did the teddy bear bring a calculator?

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It wanted to count its hugs.

Why did the crayon join the soccer team?

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It wanted to color outside the goal lines.

What did the pencil say to the sharpener?

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You keep me focused.

Why did the balloon go to art class?

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It wanted to draw some attention.

What do you call a dinosaur who loves recess?

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A play-o-saurus.

Why did the teddy bear bring crayons?

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It wanted to draw a fuzzy picture.

What did the robot say before the spelling test?

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Byte me a word.

Why did the cloud go to school?

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It wanted to improve its weather knowledge.

What do you call a cat who loves recess?

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A playground purr-fessional.

Why did the pencil bring a backpack?

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It had a lot of points to carry.

What did the star say to the backpack?

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You carry yourself well.

Why did the robot bring crayons?

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It wanted to add some color to its code.

Why did the teddy bear bring a map?

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It did not want to get lost in the woods.

Why did the cloud bring a pencil?

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It wanted to sketch a storm.

Why did the crayon bring a backpack?

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It had a colorful schedule.

What did the moon say after homework?

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That was out of this world.

Why did the robot bring a lunchbox?

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It needed some byte-sized snacks.

What do you call a turtle who loves reading?

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A slow page-turner.

Why did the star bring a ruler?

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It wanted to measure how far it had come.

Why did the teddy bear bring a flashlight?

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It wanted to find the bright side.

What do you call a penguin who loves school lunch?

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A cool cafeteria customer.

Why did the balloon bring a ruler?

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It wanted to see how high it could go.

Why did the crayon bring a calculator?

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It wanted to add more color.

What did the moon say to the notebook?

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Write something stellar.

Why did the robot bring a backpack to recess?

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It never left its data behind.

Why did the star bring a lunchbox?

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It needed a little space food.

Why did the teddy bear bring a ruler to art class?

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It wanted to draw a straight bear.

Why did the cloud bring a ruler?

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It wanted to measure the forecast.

What did the robot say at the end of the school day?

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Class dismissed. Powering down.

For a lunchbox note, use one of the shortest jokes and put the punchline on the back. For a shared read-aloud, take your time and stop while everyone is still enjoying it. These are small bits of wordplay, not a race to finish the entire collection.