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A collection of humorous stories, poems, riddles and the like for beginning readers., An anthology of humorous stories, poems, jokes, and word games. This compilation features works by such well-known authors and illustrators as James Marshall, Peggy Parish, and Wallace Tripp.
| Size | | Length: | 144 pages | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 7.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 19.2 oz |
Industry Reviews
K-Gr 2 This second collaboration by Cole and Calmenson is even better than Ready Set Read (Doubleday, 1990), as the selections are more in tune with young readers' sense of humor. Children will be amused and entertained by the 5 stories (including Nancy Shaw's Sheep in a Shop and an excerpt from James Marshall's Fox on the Job); 14 poems (by Karla Kuskin, Eve Merriam, Lee Bennett Hopkins, and others); and 7 assorted riddles, songs, and games. The illustrations are bright and cheerful; some are reproduced from their original sources, and some were done especially for this volume by Melissa Sweet and Chris Demarest. Adding to the volume's appeal to fledgling readers is the fact that it looks more like a chapter book than a typical beginning reader. Another bonus is the variety of literary forms included, which just might lead youngsters to other collections of poetry, rebuses, or riddles. A highly appealing anthology. Sue Norris, Rye Free Reading Room, NY
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