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Name: Funny you should ask
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Author: Marvin Terban

This book offers an abundance of ideas for using words and wordplay to create engaging riddles and jokes for children. From simple word play to more complex puns and riddles, Marvin Terban provides a rich source of humorous and intellectual challenges that will keep young readers entertained and learning.

First publish date: 1992

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Marvin Terban

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