Monroe Free Library

Ew, gross! Skunks, spiders, and a giraffe with a runny nose--these are just a few of the disgusting topics that will have young readers bowled over in laughter. From riddles about creepy-crawlies to jokes about rotten eggs, this book makes kids chuckle even while they scrunch up their noses. There's nothing more delightful than the laughter of a child, and the Laughing Matters series will keep kids giggling for days! These colorful volumes are packed...

"Explore nature through evocative riddles and bold imagery that take the reader from day to night and back again in this perfect read aloud. Who scribbles on the sidewalk with glistening ink? Snail! Who's a comma in a long, long sentence of a stream? Tadpole! Active readers will delight in the clever language and striking illustrations by esteemed author/illustrator Antoinette Portis. On each spread, children will solve riddles about the familiar...

When students in Mr. Tiffin's class are invited to solve a riddle during a field trip to an apple orchard, it is Tara's daydreams that may lead to the answer.

"A collection of easy-to-read riddles that ask "What am I?" After each riddle, the answer is given and illustrated. Original edition revised with all new illustrations. Includes reading activities and a word list"--

As the new Keepers of the School, sixth-graders Ben and Jill must decipher a handful of clues written as maritime riddles to save their school from demolition by a greedy company.

When a reporter investigates a series of killings, he realizes that he must solve a mystery hidden within the pages of a recently found Charles Dickens manuscript before he can solve the current murders.

Steve and Blue discover gardens and growing vegetables.

How does a mouse feel after a bath? Squeaky clean! How do you catch a squirrel? Climb a tree and act nuts! Here at last: the jokes that every six year old needs to know. A power pack of punchlines that's sure to get grandfathers groaning, mothers moaning and best friends begging for more. They're all in here: more than a hundred classics, twisted originals, and brand new thigh slappers.

"These riddle rhymes offer a lot of fun as they help prepare your child for reading by promoting awareness of rhyming sounds and words that rhyme. They also help develop critical-thinking skills, as your child thinks about responses to each riddle."--P. [4] of cover.

Alex Plain later. Mikey won't fit in this lock. Zizi when you know how. What do Alex, Mikey, and Zizi have in common? They're all the answers to knock-knock jokes! Find out who else is there in this book with jokes from A to Z.