105 Jokes for 4 Year Olds to Brighten Their Day
There’s nothing quite like the sound of a 4-year-old laughing—it’s pure joy! At this age, kids are starting to understand humor in their own playful way, and a silly joke can light up their entire day.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone who loves making little ones smile, having a few jokes for 4-year-olds up your sleeve is always a good idea. These jokes are simple, clean, and full of giggles—perfect for tiny comedians and their grown-up audiences. Get ready for belly laughs, big grins, and maybe even a “tell it again!” or two.
Animal Jokes
Kids love animals—and they love animal sounds even more! These animal-themed jokes are filled with mooing, quacking, and giggling. Perfect for little ones who can’t get enough of their favorite furry (or feathery) friends.
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What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer!
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Why did the cow go to space? To see the moooon!
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What do you get when you cross a fish and an elephant? Swimming trunks!
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Why did the dog sit in the shade? Because he didn’t want to be a hot dog!
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What’s a cat’s favorite color? Purr-ple!
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Why don’t ducks ever grow up? Because they always quack up!
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What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear!
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Why did the horse say neigh? Because he didn’t know the words!
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What do you call a pig who knows karate? A pork chop!
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Why do birds fly south for the winter? Because it’s too far to walk!
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What do frogs eat with their hamburgers? French flies!
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Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!
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Why was the turtle so funny? Because he had a shell of a time!
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What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investi-gator!
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Why did the sheep cross the road? To get to the baa-baa shop!
Food Jokes
What’s funnier than bananas that slip, cookies that crumble, or grapes that talk? These tasty food jokes are sure to make mealtime or snack time even more fun for your little comedian.
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Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t peeling well!
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What do you call cheese that’s not yours? Nacho cheese!
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Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they’d crack each other up!
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Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
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What kind of key opens a banana? A mon-key!
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Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It was feeling crummy!
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What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
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What do you get when you put three ducks in a box? A box of quackers!
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Why did the broccoli get so many friends? Because it was a tree-mendous veggie!
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How do you fix a broken pizza? With tomato paste!
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What’s a ghost’s favorite fruit? Boo-berries!
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Why don’t pancakes ever tell secrets? Because they might spill the syrup!
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What did the peanut butter say to the jelly? Let’s stick together!
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Why did the apple stop in the middle of the road? It ran out of juice!
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What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot!
Knock-Knock Jokes
Knock-knock jokes are a classic for a reason—they’re simple, silly, and easy for 4-year-olds to tell on their own. These are great for encouraging kids to get involved and share laughs with others.
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cow. Cow who? Cowabunga!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in, it’s cold out here!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you and I miss you!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Banana split, I’m outta here!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Atch. Atch who? Bless you!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Ice cream. Ice cream who? Ice cream every time I see a spider!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Doughnut. Doughnut who? Doughnut forget to laugh!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Peas. Peas who? Peas give me one more joke!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo hoo. Boo hoo who? Why are you crying? It’s just a joke!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Who. Who who? What are you, an owl?
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cows go. Cows go who? No silly, cows go moo!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Giraffe. Giraffe who? Giraffe me crazy with these jokes!
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Owls say. Owls say who? Yep, they sure do!
Silly Riddles and Questions
These kid-friendly riddles and “Why did…” jokes are all about silly twists and playful logic. They’ll keep little minds curious and little faces smiling from the first question to the last punchline.
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What has ears but cannot hear? A cornfield!
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Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? Because he was stuffed!
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What goes up but never comes down? Your age!
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Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot!
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What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping? A dino-snore!
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What is brown and sticky? A stick!
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Why did the kid bring a ladder to school? Because he wanted to go to high school!
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What do you call a snowman in the summer? A puddle!
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What can you catch but not throw? A cold!
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Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired!
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What has hands but can’t clap? A clock!
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What gets wetter the more it dries? A towel!
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Why was six afraid of seven? Because 7, 8, 9!
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Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!
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What do you call a funny mountain? Hill-arious!
Potty and Bath Time Jokes
Bath time and potty training can sometimes be tricky, but these clean (and giggle-worthy) jokes help make it fun. They’re silly, light, and perfect for easing those everyday routines.
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Why did the toilet paper roll down the hill? To get to the bottom!
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What did one bathtub say to the other? I’ve got a sinking feeling!
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Why did the soap feel sad? It was being used!
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Why did the rubber duck bring a suitcase? It was going on a quack-cation!
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Why did the kid bring a bar of soap to the party? Because it was a clean joke!
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What do you call a shower that sings? A soap opera!
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Why did the shampoo blush? Because it saw the conditioner!
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Why did the towel get invited to all the parties? Because it was such a softie!
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What did the toilet say to the other toilet? You look flushed!
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Why was the bathtub always so calm? Because it just let everything soak in.
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What do you get if you cross a toilet with a phone? A ring and a flush!
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Why don’t toilets ever get lost? Because they always follow their gut!
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Why did the kid giggle during bath time? Because he had a bubble beard!
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What did the soap say to the washcloth? You’re rubbing me the wrong way!
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Why did the duck sit in the bathtub? Because he wanted to splash around!
Playtime and Toy Jokes
Toys already bring joy—but what if they told jokes too? These playtime-themed jokes are all about blocks, bears, and bouncing balls, adding an extra dose of fun to any play session.
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Why did the teddy bear bring a suitcase? For a plush vacation!
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What do you call a robot who loves to dance? The Boogie Bot!
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Why did the toy car blush? Because it saw the garage door open!
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What’s a block’s favorite sport? Stack and field!
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Why did the doll get a timeout? She was acting up!
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Why did the robot go to school? To improve its memory!
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What kind of ball doesn’t bounce? A snowball!
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Why did the yo-yo get fired? It couldn’t stay down!
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What do you call a train that tells jokes? A loco-comedian!
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Why was the ball so good at school? It always bounced back!
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Why don’t teddy bears play hide and seek? Because they always get spotted!
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Why did the jack-in-the-box take a break? It was feeling a little wound up!
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What do you call a puzzle that tells jokes? A riddle-piece!
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Why did the toy robot cross the road? To recharge on the other side!
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Why did the crayon cry? Because it felt a little blue!
Bedtime and Pajama Jokes
Winding down for the night? These gentle, cozy jokes are just right for bedtime giggles. They’re soft, sweet, and the perfect way to end the day on a happy note.
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Why did the blanket go to school? To get a little cover story!
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What did the pillow say to the blanket? I’ve got you covered!
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Why did the pajamas apply for a job? They wanted to be more than sleepwear!
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What do you call a sleepy dinosaur? A stega-snore-us!
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Why did the kid wear pajamas to the store? Because it was dream shopping!
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Why was the moon so calm? Because it was on night shift!
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What kind of stories do stars like? Twinkle tales!
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Why did the alarm clock go to therapy? It had too many issues with time!
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Why was the bed so happy? Because it had a spring in its step!
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What did the lamp say at bedtime? Light’s out!
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Why did the kid giggle in their sleep? They were dreaming of funny sheep!
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What do you call a pajama party with cows? A moo-vernight!
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Why don’t beds tell jokes? They don’t want to wake anyone up!
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What did the pajamas say to the slippers? Let’s sneak into dreamland!
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Why did the teddy bear sleep under the bed? Because it was a little shy!
