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 Mum

UNLEASH THE LAUGHTER

Best Jokes to Tell Your Mum

These funny jokes are mum-approved… unless you’re supposed to be doing your homework right now. Packed with funny mum jokes for kids, silly one-liners, groan-worthy gags, and family-friendly humour to make Mom laugh.

What do you do if your mum starts to cry?

Ask if she’s got a tissue you can give her

What’s Mum’s favourite recipe?

The one that Dad can follow

How many mums does it take to change a lightbulb?

One. And she does it while also changing the baby, the toilet paper roll, and her mind.

What did Mum do when her phone froze?

She gave it a blanket

What’s the best thing to do when you lose something?

Find your mum

Why shouldn’t you put your mum inside a cannon?

She’ll go through the roof

What do mums dream of at night?

Uninterrupted sleep

What do you call five minutes of silence in a house with children?

Suspicious

What do mums and their to-do lists have in common?

They both get ticked off

What did Mum do after a day of whinging?

She had a wine

If Mum was a Star Wars Droid, what would she be called?

I-do-4U

What do you call a taxi-driver who doesn’t charge?

Mummy

Keep the Giggles Going

Body-Part Knock-Knockers

Best Jokes to Tell Your Dad

You Must Be Joking!

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