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The best knock knock jokes for kids are short, silly and easy to repeat. Here are 20 ready-to-read jokes, grouped by theme: animals, food, and names and things. They are all gentle and work without any explanation, so you can tell them at breakfast, in the car or at bedtime.
How it works: one person pretends to knock on a door and says «Knock knock.» The other asks «Who's there?» The knocker answers with a name. The other repeats the name followed by «who?» and the punchline arrives. Kids pick up the rhythm the second time, and by the third they want to be the one knocking.
Knock knock jokes about animals
Animals are every little one's favorite topic. Each critter here has a simple, funny little problem.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The dog. Dog who? The dog who got tired of waiting at the door. Open up!
- Knock knock. Who's there? The cow. Cow who? The cow who learned how to knock and wanted to show you!
- Knock knock. Who's there? The duckling. Duckling who? The duckling who slipped in a puddle and needs a towel.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The elephant. Elephant who? The elephant who did not fit in his own house and came to sleep at yours.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The little bird. Little bird who? The little bird who forgot her song and wants to sing with you.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The turtle. Turtle who? The turtle who walked all day to get here and now wants a snack.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The ladybug. Ladybug who? The ladybug who thinks your door is the prettiest on the street.
Knock knock jokes about food
Who has never gotten hungry while laughing? These jokes fill both tummy and heart.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The banana. Banana who? The banana who wants to come in and play on the slide.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The cake. Cake who? The birthday cake who arrived as a surprise. Where are the guests?
- Knock knock. Who's there? The popcorn. Popcorn who? The popcorn who jumped out of the pot to share some news.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The ice cream. Ice cream who? The ice cream who ran here before melting.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The apple. Apple who? The apple who fell from the tree and rolled to your door.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The cookie. Cookie who? The cookie who escaped from the jar and wants to hide here.
Knock knock jokes about names and things
Names and everyday objects knock on the door too. Swap in your own kids' names and the fun doubles.
- Knock knock. Who's there? Maria. Maria who? Maria who brought a hug. Do you want one back?
- Knock knock. Who's there? John. John who? John who came to lend you a ball. Shall we play?
- Knock knock. Who's there? The key. Key who? The key who got stuck outside. Can I come in?
- Knock knock. Who's there? The umbrella. Umbrella who? The umbrella who came to protect you from the rain of giggles.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The balloon. Balloon who? The balloon who floated all the way here. Hold my string!
- Knock knock. Who's there? The sock. Sock who? The sock who lost its pair and wants to look around your house.
- Knock knock. Who's there? The moon. Moon who? The moon who came to say good night before you sleep.
How to tell them so kids laugh more
The secret is the pause. Tap the table slowly, wait a second and say the name in a special voice: deep for the elephant, tiny for the ladybug. The sillier the voice, the bigger the laugh.
Let your child choose the role. The knocker feels in charge of the game, and the answerer practices listening and taking turns. Swap places after every joke.
After 3 or 4 jokes, ask them to invent one. It does not have to make sense: what matters is keeping the format, the name and the «who?» That is how kids discover they can be funny too.
Which ages they suit
From age 3, children already enjoy the knock and answer rhythm, even without understanding everything. From 5 to 8, they ask for the same joke again and again and start making their own versions. To keep the fun going, try Pigúiça's free game, which runs in the browser with no sign-up and no ads, or print a picture from the free coloring pages while you tell jokes.
In the Dogavios book, Pigúiça and Fofuxo live in the Magical Garden full of games like these. For something cheerful on the road, the site's kids songs help keep the party mood going.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best age for knock knock jokes?
From age 3, with very short jokes and a grown-up joining in. Between 5 and 8, kids understand the format on their own and love inventing new versions.
How do I explain the game to a child who has never heard it?
Show the steps: knock on the table, say «Knock knock,» the other asks «Who's there?», you answer with a name and the other repeats it with «who?» Play two rounds together, then let your child try.
Can we make up our own knock knock jokes?
Yes, please. Pick an animal, a food or a name, and invent a simple little problem: it is cold, hungry, lost something or wants to play. The best joke for a kid is one they can repeat all by themselves.
Your next adventure could be a moment together.
Now that you have met Pigúiça here, discover the story behind her world. See the illustrations, read the beginning and choose a book to share with your child, one page at a time.
Your next adventure could be a moment together.
Now that you have met Pigúiça here, discover the story behind her world. See the illustrations, read the beginning and choose a book to share with your child, one page at a time.
