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In the Big Inning: Bible Riddles from the Back Pew
Zonderkidz (February 1, 2010)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Known as the Riddle King of America, Mike Thaler is the author of the popular Black Lagoon books and the Heaven and Mirth series. He lives in Portland, Oregon, and travels nationally, speaking in schools, libraries, and churches.
Visit the author's website.
Jared Lee is an accomplished illustrator with experience working for the likes of L.L. Bean, Procter and Gamble, Hasbro, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, and the U.S. Postal Service. He currently resides in Lebanon, Ohio.Visit the illustrator's website.
Product Details:
List Price: $4.99
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Zonderkidz (February 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310715970
ISBN-13: 978-0310715979
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x
My Thoughts:
This is a cute book! Kids will love the illustrations! The jokes are a play on words, so older kids will get the meaning, while younger kids will enjoy the humor in the photos. I think this will have a wide appeal to a varied audience.
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1 comment:
Fun book of riddles and puns!
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