Who is Tom E. Moffatt?

Tom E. Moffatt is an award-winning New Zealand children's author based in Rotorua. He writes adventure-comedy books and has created over 2,000 original jokes for kids. His debut novel Barking Mad won the 2015 Tom Fitzgibbon Award and a 2017 NZ Notable Book Award.

What age group are Tom E. Moffatt's books suitable for?

Most of Tom's books are written for children aged 7 to 12, though he jokes they're for "laughter-lovers aged 7 to 107." They're especially popular with reluctant readers because of their fast-paced plots and humour — both boys and girls who claim they don't like reading tend to get hooked quickly.

What kind of books does Tom E. Moffatt write?

Tom writes adventure-comedy novels, joke books, and activity books. His fiction series include Barking Mad Adventures (mind-swapping mix-ups for dog-lovers) and Bonkers Short Stories (collections of wacky independent stories). Tom E. Moffatt's Jokingdom consists of four books in the I'm Joking series, plus the You're Joking series (non-fiction books teaching kids how to tell, write, and collect jokes). All his books are available in print and eBook formats.

Does Tom E. Moffatt visit schools?

Yes — Tom has twelve years' experience as a primary school teacher and now visits schools across New Zealand as an author speaker. His sessions include storytelling, joke-telling, and interactive writing activities. To enquire about a school visit, use the contact form on this site.

Where can I buy Tom E. Moffatt's books?

Tom's books are available directly from this website, as well as through major online retailers, including Amazon and Kobo. Print and eBook editions are available. Buying directly from the site supports the author.

Are Tom E. Moffatt's jokes free to read?

Yes — hundreds of Tom's original jokes are available free on the Jokes page of this website, organised by category including Animal Antics, Toilet Humour, Wordplay, and more. He also offers Tom E. Moffatt's Jokingdom — a free joke eBook — to email subscribers.

Has Tom E. Moffatt won any awards?

Yes. Tom's debut novel Barking Mad won the 2015 Tom Fitzgibbon Award (New Zealand's top prize for a first children's novel) and was named a 2017 NZ Notable Book. His joke collection You're Joking: Become an Expert Joke-Teller was shortlisted for the 2021 NZ Children's Book Awards in the non-fiction category.

Best Jokes to Tell Your Big Brother

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Best Jokes to Tell Your Big Brother

Big brothers love a good joke. They also love pretending they’re too grown-up for silly jokes. Luckily, this collection handles both. Packed with funny big brother jokes for kids, cheeky punchlines, early dad jokes, and laugh-out-loud sibling humour.

Why did the boy take a ladder to choir practice?

So he could to reach the high notes

What do you call 3.1415 iPhones?

Apple pi

What’s the difference between my big brother and a tornado?

One wrecks your stuff and the other is weather-related.

How do teenagers measure distance?

In bars of Wi-Fi.

Why do teenage boys grow so much?

To get their noses away from their feet

What do you call someone who doesn’t have the energy to play Fortnite?

Two week

What should you say to your brother when he has his earbuds in?

Anything you like

How does a nose share its content?

By streaming

What do fries do at the weekend?

Ketchup with friends

Why did the jeans join the gym?

To get ripped

How did the guitar string know how to make music?

It was taut

What do you call a boy who digs deep holes by himself?

An unaccompanied miner

Keep the Giggles Going

Viking Jokes

Medical Mayhem

You Must Be Joking!

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Discover Hundreds of Original Jokes

Click on the categories below to unleash the laughter. From animal puns to toilet humour and wordplay, there is something for everyone in these hilarious joke collections.