Sharing a Smile on Knock Knock Joke Day: October 31, 2019
Halloween Trick or Treating might not be the only reason that you’ll want to knock on someone’s door on Octorber 31. It’s also National Knock Knock Joke Day!
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Banana.
Banana who?
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Knock-knock jokes often serve as one of a child’s first introductions to humour. And whether they make you grin or groan, you never really outgrow their punny silliness.
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Banana.
Banana who?
…
The familiar structure of a knock knock joke also make it easy to make up one of your own. They always start off with “Knock Knock” and then the responding “Who’s there?” Then you simply add in who is there, for example, “Kanga”. When the querying response comes back again, this time adding an echo of who you said was at the door, e.g. "Kanga who?", you finish off with the punch line which usually includes some witty wordplay: "Actually it's kangaroo!" (I found that joke and other funnies in an article called "The Best Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids" on the website FamilyMinded.) And because these types of jokes are set up “call and response” style, they are perfect to share or tell with a friend.
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Banana.
Banana who?
…
The Library has a large selection of knock knock joke books.
So whether you're feeling silly…
Belly Laugh Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids (Ages 6-12)
…or super…
DC Super Heroes World's Greatest Jokes by Michael Dahl (Ages 6-12)
…or want to learn while you laugh…
Knock! Knock! Who Was There? by Brian Elling (Ages 9-12)
Knock! Knock! Where Is There? by Brian Elling (Ages 9-12)
…you’re sure to be able to find something to make you chuckle.
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Banana.
Banana who?
…
One of my favourites is Knock, Knock! Done in picture book style, it includes jokes retold and illustrated by fourteen "wacky & talented" artists including Dan Yaccarino, Peter H. Reynolds, Chris Raschka, and Laurie Keller. (Be sure to check out the last two pages to find out who the contributing artists would want to be knocking on their doors!)
Knock, Knock! (Ages 3-8)
So why not observe National Knock Knock Joke Day with your own loud “Knock Knock!” After all, there’s no better way to celebrate today than by sharing a laugh or a giggle.
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad I didn't say 'banana'?
Knock Knock! : The Biggest, Best Joke Book Ever (Ages 8-12)
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