About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is looking for a way to break the ice with peers or needs a playful boost in their social confidence. Whether they are naturally the class clown or a quiet observer trying to find their voice, this vintage collection provides a structured way to engage others through humor. It turns the act of reading into an interactive performance, helping children master the rhythm of a punchline while building their vocabulary and verbal reasoning skills. Originally published in 1962, this treasury is a gentle introduction to the world of wit. It focuses on clean, age-appropriate jokes and classic riddles that encourage creative thinking and wordplay. Parents will appreciate how it fosters independent reading by making the experience rewarding and fun, while also providing a bridge for children to connect with friends and family members through shared laughter.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. It avoids modern snark, focusing instead on wordplay and slapstick humor. There are no depictions of death, divorce, or sensitive identity issues, though some puns reflect the cultural vernacular of the early 1960s.
