Book Description
Kids and jokes, jokes and kids--it's a natural marriage. Now comes the mother of all joke books. Doctor jokes and elephant jokes, banana jokes, robber jokes, dentist jokes, light bulb jokes, chicken-crossing-the-road jokes, teacher jokes, computer jokes, movie star jokes, vampire jokes-they're all here, by the thousands, in a gut-busting, all-encompassing collection of more jokes than any kid could tell in a lifetime.

For the class clown and the family comedian and the shy kid who's looking to make new friends, Jokelopedia is the indispensable resource. There are the old classics and newfangled variations, and every shade of joke, pun and riddle in between, all organized by subject for easy reference. But Jokelopedia also takes it a step further. Included are tips on how to tell a joke (never laugh during the punch line); profiles of famously funny people, such as Jim Carrey, Eddie Murphy, and Lucille Ball; devilish practical jokes to hatch on friends, family, and, best of all, complete strangers; and descriptions of comedic styles and methods, including improvisation, impersonations, and slapstack.

For ages 7-12.


From the Back Cover
Terrorize Your Sister (Or Your Brother. Or your Parents. Or Your Pals in the cafeteria.) Take it away! Jokelopedia is the mother of all joke books- An all-encompassing, gut-busting collection of jokes for any occasion. -59 elephant jokes, including Why are elephants banned from public swimming pools? They always drop their trunks. -Dozens of knock-knocks, like Knock, knock./Who's there?/Cow go./Cow go who?/No, cow go moo. -Plus teacher jokes and creature jokes, light-bulb jokes and why-did-the-chicken-cross-the road jokes. And tongue twisters: The corn on the cob made Bob the Slob's sobbing stop. -For aspiring comedians, JOKELOPEDIA takes it a step further with tips on how to tell a joke, riffs on styles, and stories of how famously funny people-from Lucille Ball (do you know who she is?) to Chris Rock-made it big.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Take it away! Jokelopedia is the mother of all joke books--an all-encompassing, gut-busting collection of jokes for any occasion. 59 elephant jokes, including Why are elephants banned from public swimming pools? They always drop their trunks. Dozens of knock-knocks, like Knock, knock./Who's there?/Cow go./Cow go who?/No, cow go moo. Plus teacher jokes and creature jokes, light-bulb jokes and why-did-the-chicken-cross-the-road jokes. And tongue twisters: The corn on the cob made Bob the Slob's sobbing stop. For aspiring comedians, Jokelopedia takes it a step further, with tips on how to tell a joke, riffs on styles, and stories of how famously funny people--from Lucille Ball (do you know who she is?) to Chris Rock--made it big.

FROM THE CRITICS

Children's Literature

"Why can you always tell what Dick and Jane are going to do next? They're easy to read." And so is this book. The subtitle reads "The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever," and that is certainly the truth. Over 1,500 jokes and riddles are catalogued in this "jokelopedia." Also included are brief biographies of famous and almost famous comedians, from Lucille Ball to Chris Rock. The jokes and riddles themselves are divided into chapters with headings like "Tall Tails," "Critter Jitters," and "Family Funnies." Just about every child loves to tell jokes, and this book provides enough jokes to last any eight-year-old until he/she is twelve. 2000, Somerville House Books Limited, $11.95. Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Danielle Williams

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