Big Nate Laugh Riot
Jokes and Riddles From P.S. 38
By Lincoln Peirce
Age Range: 7-12
Pages: 128
Type: Paperback
Publication Date: May 5, 2026
ISBN: 9781524890391
Laugh along with Big Nate and friends in this collection of jokes, riddles, and funny stories about life at P.S. 38. Inspired by the popular animated series, this joke book will be a blast for fans of the show as well as longtime Big Nate readers.
Big Nate is known as the biggest prankster at P.S. 38, and in this book he generously shares his arsenal of riddles, wisecracks, and jokes. Inspired by the hit television show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, this book explores the irreverent sense of humor of Nate and friends Dee Dee, Teddy, Francis, Chad, and many others. You’ll find jokes about their school lives, teachers, hobbies, and many other topics.
About the Author
Lincoln Peirce (pronounced “purse”) is a New York Times bestselling author and cartoonist. His comic strip BIG NATE debuted in 1991 and appears daily in more than 400 newspapers worldwide and online at www.gocomics.com/bignate. His award-winning books for young readers include a series of BIG NATE illustrated novels (HarperCollins/Balzer @ Bray), an ongoing collection of BIG NATE compilations (Andrews & McMeel Publishers), and the MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS trilogy (Random House Children’s Books). Lincoln says, “I try to write the sorts of books I would have loved reading when I was a kid.” In 2022, a BIG NATE animated series produced by Nickelodeon Studios and John Cohen Productions premiered on the Paramount+ Network. A MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS animated series is currently in production by Nickelodeon Studios and Jane Startz Productions. Lincoln and his wife Jessica live in Portland, Maine, and have two children.
Big Nate: Star in a Big Nate Play
Isn’t acting fun? If you haven’t tried it, we’ve made it easier for you! We’ve selected some panels from Big Nate for you to act out and engage with others. Simply act it out in your own way. There’s no wrong way, as long as you’re having fun!
Big Nate: Create Your Own Comic
There are many different comics that tell their own stories through a combination of words and pictures. Big Nate is a straightforward example of this. Try your hand at creating your own Big Nate comic!
The Teaching Guide that Pairs with Any Big Nate Book!
Any BIG NATE book can be paired with this teaching guide providing a sneaky way to engage students in language arts lessons.
Nate Wright is known to his pals and teachers for many things, including his penchant for mischief and his school record for detentions. The school life of Nate, his pals, his rivals, and his long-suffering teachers are experienced in hilarious detail in every book of the long-running, best-loved series by Lincoln Peirce.
Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City
Grade Levels: 3-5
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts
Students will analyze the actions and motivations of several characters in Big Nate: Say Good-Bye to Dork City. Students will then write and draw comics showing their own motivations and actions in real life situations.
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Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework GalleryBig Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: Blow the Roof Off! GalleryBig Nate: Blow the Roof Off!
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: Silent but Deadly GalleryBig Nate: Silent but Deadly
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie GalleryBig Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: What’s a Little Noogie Between Friends? GalleryBig Nate: What’s a Little Noogie Between Friends?
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs GalleryBig Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka GalleryBig Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: Welcome to My World GalleryBig Nate: Welcome to My World
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City GalleryBig Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild! GalleryBig Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild!
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike GalleryBig Nate: Great Minds Think Alike
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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Big Nate: I Can’t Take It! GalleryBig Nate: I Can’t Take It!
written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce
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