Known as "America's Riddle King" and "The Court Jester of Children's Literature," this author's works burst with creativity, inspiring a love of language in readers. He crafts stories often centered on riddles and humor, aiming to foster children's imagination and inventive spirit. Through his travels, he actively engages with children and educators worldwide, guiding them in developing their own storytelling and book creation skills. His approach ignites a passion for language and the joy of literary expression.
Featuring a delightful mix of riddles, cartoons, and jokes, this collection by Mark Thaler centers around a playful theme of pigs. It's designed to entertain the entire family, ensuring laughter and enjoyment for readers of all ages.
In a classroom tasked with inventing for the science fair, Hubie, the narrator, grapples with the belief that all great inventions are already created, feeling disheartened by the idea of originality. This story explores themes of creativity and innovation, encouraging young readers to think outside the box. Aimed at grades 3-6, the book is presented in high-quality spotlight editions, ensuring durability for library use.
If you lean too close to feed the hippopotamus at the zoo, he might eat you, or the teacher.
The bestselling Black Lagoon series-now with a jaw-dropping new look! Mrs. Green is out sick, and Hubie's class is going to have a substitute! The students are ready to party all day...until they imagine their nine-foot-tall substitute teacher who crashes through walls and hurls students into outer space!
Mean Mrs. Green says that everyone has to invent something for the school science fair. But everyone would rather invent a way to get out of it! Hubie can't decide on what to invent and all of his friends have already started their projects! It comes down to a choice between cloning himself or building a laugh machine. But after a bad dream, he decides to build the machine. Will his innovation be enough to earn a passing grade, or will mean Mrs. Green have the last laugh?
When Owly asks his mother question after question about the world, she finds just the right ways to help him find the answers.
Jokes, riddles, cartoons, and funny stories from America's riddle king.