40+ Knock Knock Jokes for Kids
Looking for knock knock jokes for kids that are simple, clean, and fun to tell? This page is made especially for children who love the call-and-response format, parents who want safe humor, and teachers who need a quick classroom icebreaker. All jokes here are family-friendly and easy for kids of any age to remember and retell.
Why Knock Knock Jokes Never Get Old
Knock knock jokes are one of the oldest joke formats around, and kids still love them for a simple reason: they get to participate. Unlike a regular joke where a child just listens for the punchline, a knock knock joke needs a partner – someone has to say “who’s there?” – which makes every single telling feel like a mini performance.
That built-in call-and-response is also what makes this format so forgiving for younger kids. Even a child who isn’t ready for clever wordplay yet can follow the rhythm, take their turn, and land the joke with confidence – which is exactly why knock knock jokes are usually a kid’s very first “party trick.”
- Interactive format gets the listener involved in telling the joke
- Built-in rhythm makes delivery easy, even for shy kids
- Simple structure introduces wordplay before kids are ready for puns
- A classic conversation starter kids can use with anyone
- Easy to remember and retell right after hearing it once
- A favorite for family game nights and long car rides
Knock Knock Jokes for Kids
Everyone gets to play along with these clean, classroom-safe knock knock jokes!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it’s cold out here!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you and I miss you!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Nobel.
Nobel who?
Nobel, that’s why I knocked!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
Ice cream if you don’t let me in!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Atch.
Atch who?
Bless you!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes a nice place you got here!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Interrupting cow.
Interrupting cow who?
MOO!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Justin.
Justin who?
Justin time for dinner!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Cow says.
Cow says who?
No silly, cow says MOO!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Hawaii.
Hawaii who?
I’m fine thanks, Hawaii you?
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Banana, banana, banana.
Banana, banana, banana who?
Orange you glad I didn’t say banana!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Cash.
Cash who?
No thanks, I’ll have peanuts, this is a joke!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Alpaca.
Alpaca who?
Alpaca the trunk, you pack the suitcase!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Owl.
Owl who?
Owl say who again if you open this door!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Cargo.
Cargo who?
Cargo beep beep!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Dwayne.
Dwayne who?
Dwayne the bathtub, I’m dwowning!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Says.
Says who?
Says who? Says me, that’s who!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Wooden shoe.
Wooden shoe who?
Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Honeydew.
Honeydew who?
Honeydew you know how much I like you?
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Canoe.
Canoe who?
Canoe come out and play with me?
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Water.
Water who?
Water you waiting for, open up!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Iowa.
Iowa who?
Iowa you a big hug!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Amos.
Amos who?
A mosquito bit me!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Doris.
Doris who?
Doris locked, that’s why I’m knocking!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Ken.
Ken who?
Ken you please let me in?
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Beets.
Beets who?
Beets me, I forgot the joke!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Cereal.
Cereal who?
Cereal pleasure to meet you!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Little old lady.
Little old lady who?
Wow, I didn’t know you could yodel!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow use, I forgot my joke!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Wendy.
Wendy who?
Wendy you gonna open this door?
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie body home in there?
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up, it’s cold out here!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Pasta.
Pasta who?
Pasta salt, please!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Turnip.
Turnip who?
Turnip the music, this is my favorite song!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Needle.
Needle who?
Needle little help getting this door open!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Radio.
Radio who?
Radio not, here I come!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Mikey.
Mikey who?
Mikey doesn’t fit in the lock, let me in!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Yah.
Yah who?
Yah big silly, open the door already!
How to Tell Knock Knock Jokes Like a Pro
The call-and-response format is what makes these jokes fun – here’s how to deliver it so it actually gets a laugh.
Frequently Asked Questions
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