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 Dad

UNLEASH THE LAUGHTER

Best Jokes to Tell Your Dad

Dads love a good joke. They also love a terrible joke. Luckily, this collection has both. These funny dad jokes for kids are packed with silly one-liners, groan-worthy gags, and laugh-out-loud family humour.

Why are dad’s farts funny?

Because his butt cracks a joke

What did Dad say when the fridge stopped working?

That’s not cool

Why did Dad do yoga at work?

He needed to reach his stretch goals

Dad told Mum she should embrace her mistakes.

So she gave him a hug.

My dad used to be addicted to hand sanitizer.

He’s clean now.

Why did Dad put a stamp on Mum’s head?

To keep her posted

I asked Dad to help me with my homework.

But he just told me to turn it off and on again.

What happened when D’Artagnan and the three muscateers bought lotto tickets?

All four won

I wanted to make a belt out of watches.

But Dad said it was a waist of time

Dad used to pay attention to the finances.

Then he lost interest.

I love telling Dad Jokes.

Especially when he laughs.

My dad had a great game of golf with his nose…

…but he blew it on the last hole and got a bogey!

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Unleash the Laughter

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.