One joke can change
everything.The joke book that helps kids grow in confidence — and helps families reconnect through laughter!
Most joke books focus on quantity.
Pages of jokes. Little impact.Why Did The Chicken? was created to do the opposite!
This isn’t just a joke book — it’s a confidence-building challenge.
Children don’t just read jokes, they learn how to tell them.Inside, kids practise:🎤 timing, pauses, and performance🧠 remembering jokes and telling them with confidence🌟 speaking up and making people laughEach section includes simple challenges and tips that reward effort, not perfection.And for parents?
You get to reward your little jokestars with certificates of achievement!You simply listen, laugh, and watch your child grow — one joke at a time.Because sometimes, one joke really can build confidence and change everything!
The joke that turned dinner time chaos into connection time.
Why Did The Chicken? isn’t just a joke book — it’s a confidence-building comedy challenge for kids aged 4–8 (and a front-row seat for you).My son was desperate to get my attention at the dinner table.“Daddy, I’ve got a joke to tell you!”I look up from my phone. “Go for it.”He grins.“What do you call someone who farts? A poo poo head!”He laughs so hard he nearly falls off his chair... Tumbleweed enters our house, and the rest of us just smile."Was that funny daddy?"I think for a second, not wanting to offend him, before smiling at him. "Sort of... but how about this instead?"So I tell my joke — with a real setup and killer punchline."What did the nose say to the finger?"
Putting my finger up my nose, I looked him dead in the eyes and said in a nasal voice."Quit picking on me!He laughs so hard that literal snot flies out of his nose! The whole table cracks up — half laughing, half horrified!“That was way better than mine! Do you know any more?”It wasn't the best joke in the world, and I'm far from a stand-up comedian, but it certainly sparked his attention.On a roll, I continue...“Knock, knock.”
He freezes, no idea what to say next.So I explain how a knock-knock joke works and ask again.
He tries once more —“Knock knock.”
“Who’s there?”
“Interrupting Cow.”
“Interrupting C—”
“MOOOOOOOOO!”My two-year-old howls with laughter. He kept mooing for the rest of the evening — and then started telling the joke himself!That’s when I realised I was onto something. Kids don’t just want to tell jokes — they want to perform them.A couple of simple jokes had turned a dull evening into one full of fun, connection and confidence!
🤣 WELCOME TO THE JOKE CLUB!♣️Every child who opens the book joins The Joke Club —A fun, tiered challenge that rewards them for performing and growing.Ready to reward them with
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Feathers of Honour?
Level 1 –
Hatchling🎯 Goal: Build confidence and learn your first jokes.Your Mission:✅ Learn 3 jokes by heart from chapter 1(no peeking!)✅ Tell them to your mirror or pet 🪞🐶✅ ✨Practice your joke until you can say it without thinking too hard.✅Make one family member laugh — parent signature required!
Level 3 -
Funny Fowl 🪶🎯 Goal: Practise timing, speaking clearly, and reading the audience.Your Mission:✅ Make Eye Contact 👀 with your audience!✅ 🎭Perform 3 jokes by using your body language or silly face.✅ Ask your audience which joke was their favourite!
Level 2 –
Chirpy Chick🎯 Goal: Use imagination and memory to bring jokes to life.Your Mission:✅ Draw one of your favourite punchlines.✅ Tell one of your jokes you've learnt just by seeing the picture.🎨✅ 🎤 Take Your Time - Say each word clearly so everyone can understand, and make sure you ⏸️ between the setup and the punchline!
Level 4 -
Joking Rooster 🐓🎯 Goal: Perform with style and confidence!Your Mission:✅ Play with your voice 🗣 Try saying the same joke louder, quieter, faster, or slower.✅ Tell your best joke to a group (your class, your family, your friends). You’ll feel like a comedy star! 🌟✅ Receive some applause or laughter (bonus for both!) 👏
Level 5 - The Grand Cluckmaster!🎯 Goal: Create and share your own joke!!Your Mission:✅ You’ve learned how to tell jokes — now try making your own! Write one original joke or change a punchline.✅🌍Tell a joke in a live situation, on the beach, sofa or at the park, wherever you see that symbol, slip the joke into the situation and amaze all those around you!✅ Send your best joke (with grown-up help) to The Joke Club Hall of Fame 🏅
Testimonials from real parents
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh-Out-Loud Fun for Kids
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2026Our seven-year-old absolutely loves this book. It had him laughing from the first page, and the jokes are very funny, age-appropriate, and easy to understand. What we enjoy most is how excited he is to retell the jokes to family and friends, often repeating them throughout the day. It’s been great to see him so engaged and reading just for fun.
What this book can do for your child💬 Help your child build confidence — learn to perform, speak up, and make people laugh!👨👩👧 Reconnect offline — swap screen time for shared jokes and real giggles around the dinner table.🧠 Discover the joy of simple pleasures — one-liners, silly sounds, and family fun that remind you how easy connection can be.🌟 Celebrate progress together — every level of The Joke Club rewards effort, expression, and courage — not just punchlines.