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My Very First Joke Book
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See moreFeatures over 60 jokes and rhymes, each with their own hilarious illustration - suitable for playground comedians. This title offers silly rhymes, crazy crossbreeds and a whole library of joke titles.
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An excellent introduction to jokes and joke-telling. Over 60 jokes and rhymes, each with their own hilarious illustration—perfect for playground comedians.
There are Knock, knock! jokes, Doctor, doctor jokes, monster jokes, and plain daft jokes. There are silly rhymes, crazy crossbreeds and a whole library of joke titles.
Each one is in a large easy-to-read typeface and has its own humorous illustration to make it even funnier!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141317144
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 June 2004
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 60g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Kaye Umansky is best known as the creator of Pongwiffy (Puffin) - hugely popular with children because of the irreverent humour. Kaye's trademark humour is evident in all her books and she is well qualified to write a joke book for very young children.
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