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What's Black and White and Red All Over?

By Gyles Brandreth
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What's Black and White and Red All Over? by Gyles Brandreth is a delightful children's story that combines humour and mystery. It centres around a curious and adventurous journey led by a young character who enjoys solving puzzles and discovering secrets. With engaging illustrations and clever wordplay, the book captivates readers, providing both amusement and a touch of intrigue without revealing too much.
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You might like this book if you enjoy a delightful collection of wordplay and jokes that tickle the imagination of children. It can appeal to those who love discovering quirky, clever, and humorous takes on classic riddles and puns. Perfect for sharing a laugh with young readers who appreciate a good twist on familiar themes.

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An hilarious joke book from an hilarious writer! Will make kids and adults alike laugh out loud. WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? An embarrassed Penguin A sunburnt elephant A newspaper! Did those jokes make you laugh? Make you groan? Maybe a bit of both? There's a lot more where they came from. Collected here by jokesmith Gyles Brandreth are some of the best and worst jokes ever (plus a few riddles to keep you on your toes). From 'Knock, knock' to 'Waiter waiter', with some funny elephants and giraffes thrown in for good measure, this also has a bit of expert joke advice, so you can show others just how funny you can be!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241540046

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 288

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Gyles Brandreth Humour Penguin Books

About the Author

Gyles Brandreth is a writer, broadcaster and former MP and Government Whip. His many books include the bestselling poetry anthology, Dancing by the Light of the Moon, and the international bestseller about spelling and punctuation, Have You Eaten Grandma? With Susie Dent, the lexicographer from Countdown, he co-hosts the award-winning podcast, Something Rhymes with Purple. Gyles presents Great Canal Journeys on Channel 4 with Dame Sheila Hancock and regularly appears on Celebrity Gogglebox with Dame Maureen Lipman.

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