Laugh-out-loud listening for kids (and parents!)

It’s World Joke Day, so it’s only right we let our stand-out comedy Tonies have their moment in the spotlight.

Published 30/06/25 by Amy Blanchard

Laugh-out-loud listening for kids (and parents!)

From cheeky stories to clever quips, take a look at our laugh-out-loud Tonie lineup… But first – let’s get serious about silly.

Why laughter is no laughing matter

Research shows that children with a well-developed sense of humour are happier, more optimistic, more confident, and better at navigating social situations. In short, helping your little one giggle their way through life is actually helping them grow in all the right ways – emotionally, socially and cognitively.

And at tonies®, we're here for all the feel-good funnies. Whether it’s a dad joke or a perfectly timed knock-knock gag, these Tonies are comedy gold for your child’s ears (and yours too).

Meet the laugh-out-loud Tonie line up

David Walliams' legendary tale of a granny with a secret life of crime is an unmissable listen. This unabridged version, narrated by the author himself, features over 3 hours of chuckle-worthy chaos, jewellery heists and of course, lots of cabbage. Perfect for slightly older listeners who love a twist of the ridiculous.

With side-splitting jokes and simple explanations to help kids “get” the punchlines, this Tonie is a must-have for budding class clowns and kitchen-table comedians. It’s funny, educational and perfect for breakfast-time belly laughs.

Straight from our Today with tonies Daily Show, Tim’s here with stories, jokes, and insider tips to help kids master their comedic craft. It’s a crash course in stand-up — minus the spotlight jitters. Who knows, you might just be raising the next big comedy star…

With new episodes every day our Today with tonies Daily Show is packed full of fun, facts, challenges and jokes. Ideal for joke-loving listeners always on the hunt for the next punchline.

This Tonie has 90 minutes of recordable space to unleash their inner clown. Kids can invent jokes, perform skits, or narrate silly stories – and yes, you can join in too. It’s silly and screen-free fun at its finest.

If your child loves the gross, the grumpy, and the gloriously grim, The Twits delivers the goods. Think spaghetti with worms, upside-down living, and a monkey-led revenge plot, all in classic Roald Dahl style. Warning: may inspire children to prank their siblings. 

This cheeky rhyming tale takes rule-following to new heights of hilarity. What sits on what? Frogs on logs, cats on mats, and gophers on sofas – of course! With rapid-fire wordplay and laugh-along narration, this one’s a riot for kids who love a bit of linguistic silliness.

From the laugh-out-loud mind of Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, this Tonie brings the explosive tale of Danny and his hungry dinosaur to life – complete with planet-sized poo. It’s absurd, silly and sure to be an instant fave for lovers of toilet humour and unexpected endings.

So, today’s all about celebrating silliness and World Joke Day is your official permission to get goofy. Because when kids laugh, they learn and that’s no joke! 

And to close things out…

Why don’t Tonies ever tell secrets?

Because they always get played!

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About Amy Blanchard

Amy Blanchard
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Amy’s favourite Tonie is Matilda. From a very young age, she was utterly obsessed with Matilda. She watched and read it so many times that she practically had the whole script memorised. As she grew older, she remained just like Matilda, a bookworm, a trickster, and a dreamer!

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