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Humor in Contemporary Junior Literature (Children's Literature and Culture)
by Julie CrossIn this new book, Julie Cross examines the intricacies of textual humor in contemporary junior literature, using the tools of literary criticism and humor theory. Cross investigates the dialectical paradoxes of humor and debunks the common belief in oppositional binaries of ‘simple’ versus ‘complex’ humor. The varied combinations of so-called high and low forms of humor within junior texts for young readers, who are at such a crucial stage of their reading and social development, provide a valuable commentary upon the culture and values of contemporary western society, making the book of considerable interest to scholars of both children’s literature and childhood studies. Cross explores the ways in which the changing content, forms and functions of the many varied combinations of humor in junior texts, including the Lemony Snickett series, reveal societal attitudes towards young children and childhood. The new compounds of seemingly paradoxical high and low forms of humor, in texts for developing readers from the 1960s onwards, reflect and contribute to contemporary society’s hesitant and uneven acceptance of the emergent paradigm of children’s rights, abilities, participation and empowerment. Cross identifies four types of potentially subversive/transgressive humor which have emerged since the 1960s which, coupled with the three main theories of humor – relief, superiority and incongruity theories – enables a long-overdue charting of developments in humor within junior texts. Cross also argues that the gradual increase in the compounding of the simple and the complex provide opportunities for young readers to play with ambiguous, complicated ideas, helping them embrace the complexities and contradictions of contemporary life.
Humoradas
by Carlos SilveyraLos juegos con el lenguaje, propios de la literatura oral, alcanzan su esplendor en aquellas manifestaciones vinculadas al humor. Los juegos con el lenguaje, propios de la literatura oral, alcanzan su esplendor en aquellas manifestaciones vinculadas al humor. En esta obra, Carlos Silveyra -escritor, doecente y periodista- recopila materiales del folclore infantil de Iberoamérica, algunos de los cuales se presentan por primera vez en un libro.
Humorous Tales from Aesop
by AchiraThe story titles are: 1. THE FOOLISH CROW 2. THE FOOLISH FROG 3. THE GOOSE THAT LAID GOLDEN EGGS 4. THE WICKED FOX AND THE WISE CRANE 5. THE DOVE AND THE ANT 6. THE CLEVER CROW
Humorous Tales of Birbal
by Krea MediaThe stories are: AKBAR'S FUNNY WISH THE KING'S PROMISE THE NAME GAME COUNTING OF THE CROWS
Humorous Tales of Mulla Nasruddin
by Krea MediaThe story titles are: THE PREACHER MULLA'S GOLD COIN MULLA AND THE BANDITS MULLA'S LOOK ALIKE ENGLISH OR SWIMMING
Humorous Tales of Raman of Tenali
by Krea MediaThe story titles are: BOASTS AT THE DINNER TABLE THE FAKE SADHU THE FOOL OF THE YEAR RAMAN'S HONEST OPINION THE LIST OF FOOLS
Humphrey the Hippo and the Search for Milk
by John RedstoneDeep in the mud pools and jungle forests of Hippoland lives Humphrey the Hippo. He is usually quite carefree compared to other hippos (who can be a bit grumpy at times). But one afternoon, he finds he is faced with a puzzle. Humphrey and his brother Harold are determined to make a cup of tea. But try as they might, they cannot find a key ingredient: milk.So, they decide to consult their friend, Wilberforce the Wizard, for he knows everything. Wilberforce uses his magic to send the hippos to the land of Humans (even though Harold thinks humans are &“mud sausages&”). In the land of Humans, the hippos cause all kinds of chaos, involving grocery stores, credit cards and bananas - amongst other things.But the two hippos persevere and return in triumph, with a carton of milk in hand, to Hippoland. However, their adventure is not over. They will still need the help of Wilbeforce the Wizard and his new mysterious friend, Clara.
Humphrey's Big Birthday Bash
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisHumphrey gets his first birthday party ever from the kids in Room 26.Kirk invites the class to his super-fun backwards birthday bash, where everything is backwards, including clothes! The kids in Room 26 have a great time, but they are sad when they realize that Humphrey, Og, and Ms. Brisbane aren't on the birthday calendar. Everyone starts whispering and Humphrey can only make out a few words, but he thinks he knows what they're planning--a birthday celebration for Ms. Brisbane! But when Friday comes around, Humphrey learns he was all wrong--the surprise party is for Humphrey and Og instead! With sweet illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey's Tiny Tales are hamster-iffic for emerging readers.
Humphrey's Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisEveryone's favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books!Humphrey has had lots of adventures as the classroom pet of Room 26, but never one like this. He is going on a campout in the backyard with Heidi and her friends! There's stargazing, roasting marshmallows, searching for creepy-crawlies--and then there are the prank-loving boys next door, who want to prove that the girls are scaredy-cats. Humphrey doesn't think girls are scaredy-cats. He doesn't think girls are like cats at all. Can this VERY-VERY-VERY small hamster show them with a hairy-scary trick of his own? With sweet illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey's Tiny Tales are hamster-iffic for emerging readers.
Humphrey's Great Eiffel Tower Adventure
by Julia BeacroftThe Beanie Babies are back! This sequel to Monsieur Claude’s Great French Adventure sees Humphrey, Monsieur Claude and Big Bongo continuing their adventures in France. But when Humphrey the camel gets into a whole heap of trouble during a visit to the Eiffel Tower, will he be rescued in time, or will Humphrey never be seen again? And what of the evil Humperdinck? And there’s also problems back at Beanie HQ too. What is the matter with Little Bongo? And whatever will his Dad, Big Bongo, say when he returns? There are thrills, spills and fun all the way with these mischievous and lovable Beanie Babies who just can’t seem to stay out of trouble!
Humphrey's Mixed-Up Magic Trick
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisHumphrey might be the first classroom hamster ever to be part of a magic act! The kids in Room 26 are talking about jobs they want to have when they grow up. Golden-Miranda wants to be a magician and, even more exciting, she wants Humphrey to be her assistant when she shows the class some tricks. But when one of her tricks is in trouble, can Humphrey's quick thinking (and scampering) fix it in time? With sweet illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey's Tiny Tales are hamster-iffic for emerging readers.
Humphrey's Pet Show Panic
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisHumphrey is the favorite pet in Room 26, but will he also be a favorite at the pet show?When A.J. brings Humphrey to the town pet show, he's sure Humphrey will win a prize. But Humphrey isn't convinced. There are all kinds of animals in the show--from dogs and cats to parrots and even something called a bearded dragon! Humphrey tries to impress the judges with some tricks, but when a dog noses a little too close to him, Og the Frog saves the day with the most impressive trick of all. And Humphrey realizes that a great friend is the best prize ever.
Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisEveryone's favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books! Humphrey, the classroom hamster of Room 26, loves spending weekends with his classmates. This week, he is going home with Richie. Humphrey is going to help him with his science experiment (hamsters LOVE-LOVE-LOVE to be helpful). But Humphrey finds a surprise at Richie's house. Poppy the puppy is bouncy and barky and is eager to play--a little too eager, Humphrey thinks. Humphrey needs to get out of his cage to help Richie, but can he do that and stay out of Poppy's way at the same time? With adorable illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey's Tiny Tales are just right for emergent readers.
Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisEveryone's favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books! Humphrey is one happy hamster. He lives in Room 26 at Longfellow School. He has a big comfy cage with a wheel perfect for spinning and a room full of friends. But when Humphrey goes to Mandy's house one weekend, he learns that her hamster has something Humphrey has never seen before--a hamster car! Humphrey wants one, too, but school is not usually the place for toys. Then his teacher talks about bringing in something special for a project. Is Humphrey getting a really wheely surprise? With adorable illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey's Tiny Tales are just right for emergent readers.
Humphrey's School Fair Surprise
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisEveryone's favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books!Longfellow School is having a school fair! They will have bouncy castles, bean bag games, painted faces, and delicious treats. And there's also a contest for best class spirit. Of course Mrs. Brisbane's class decides Humphrey and Og are the biggest reasons their class is so special and they make costumes and signs to show everyone why. At first it seems as though Humphrey and Og won't get to go to the fair, but luckily Aldo figures out a way to get them there safely. The fair is as wonderful as Humphrey imagined and he even ends up being the surprise star of the day.Just-right for readers transitioning from easy-to-reads to chapter books, Humphrey's Tiny Tales simply make kids HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY.
Humphrey's Shadow (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Stephen Krensky Jeffrey EbbelerNIMAC-sourced textbook. Growing a Shadow. The sun is high overhead while Humphrey is working in his vegetable garden. Then Humphrey notices his shadow. It is small, much too small for a big elephant like him. If Humphrey waters his shadow, can he get his shadow to grow?
Humphrey's Treasure Hunt Trouble
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisHumphrey might be the only one who can solve the mystery of the missing treasure hunt prize! Garth has a surprise for his friends when they get to his party—a treasure hunt! Riddles are hidden all around his backyard and he put the prize in the best hiding spot of all—Humphrey’s cage. Only Humphrey knows something Garth doesn’t: someone stole the prize! Humphrey doesn’t know who took it, but he is good at solving mysteries. Can he put the clues together and save the treasure hunt? With sweet illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey’s Tiny Tales are hamster-iffic for emerging readers.
Humphrey, the Lost Whale: A True Story
by Wendy Tokuda Richard HallThe original book based on the true story of Humphrey, the Humpback whale who swam into the San Francisco Bay.
Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again
by Dave HorowitzHumpty Dumpty is humiliated. All the King's Horses and All the King's Men make fun of him and his embarrassing fall every chance they get. So Humpty Dumpty holes up in his home, determined to never climb another wall. Until a friend needs his help. In this silly play on traditional nursery rhymes Humpty is given the chance to show that the best thing to do after you fall off the horse (or wall, in this case) is to get right back on."Illustrated with big, clear, line-and-watercolor cartoons, Horowitz's simple rhyming text is both a parody of nursery rhymes and a fun story. Children will enjoy the puns and the play with the Mother Goose verses that they know." - Booklist
Humpty Dumpty Lived Near a Wall
by Derek Hughes"Wickedly, subversively brilliant." - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)"This book cracked me up and left a smile on my face (spoiler alert)" - Adam Rubin, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Dragons Love TacosLooks like the wall has finally met its match. This classic tale gets a modern twist with a Humpty Dumpty for a new generation."Humpty Dumpty lived near a wall..." begins this well-known fable. But this time Humpty is ready for battle, with a secret mission and a touch of mischief. Can all the King's horses and all the King's men help put Humpty together again? Or maybe the mission, no matter how small, is simply to question the point of a wall.
Humpty Dumpty and Friends: Nursery Rhymes for the Young at Heart
by Oleg LipchenkoMeet old favorites like Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee and, of course, Humpty Dumpty. Then make new friends with some less-known rhymes like Robin the Bobbin, the Three Wise Men of Gotham, and the Lion and the Unicorn. Oleg Lipchenko has selected twenty traditional rhymes to illustrate with his enormously skillful and witty images. Perfect for gift-giving, this book demands to be shared. It is a book for both lovers of of art and of nursery rhymes.
Humpty Dumpty's Fall: An Adaptation of a Nursery Rhyme
by Carrie Smith Jessica Wolk-Stanley12 copies of Script plus Teacher's Guide
Humpty's Fall
by Dosh ArcherHumpty Dumpty arrives at City Hospital with a cracked shell. All the kings' men tried to help him, but all they did was make him leak yolk. Can he be fixed? With thickly illustrated pages, this story brings a unique twist to a well-known nursery rhyme, making it perfect for beginning readers who will wait to see if Doctor Glenda and Nurse Percy can save the day and put this egg back together again.
Hunchback
by Randall Wright"You!" shouted a voice from near the willow tree. "Stop!" Hodge heard the jangle of a horse's bridle. He spun about the other way, but a dark shape jumped out of the shadows and knocked him to the ground. Light flashed into his face as a lantern was uncovered. "A spy," hissed the figure. "A stinkin' spy."A glorious adventure of castles, kings, traitors-and one humble hunchback who has to save them all Long ago, Castle Marlby rang with the comings and goings of kings and princes. Now the castle is a quiet, sleepy place where everyone seems to have forgotten those golden days. Everyone but Hodge, that is. Though his hunched back earns him the unlovely job of mucking out the latrine, he dreams of serving a prince someday. But when one finally appears, he is nothing like Hodge expected. Prince Leo is kept hidden away behind locked doors, as if he were in terrible danger. Or is he himself the dangerous one? When Hodge discovers the truth, he tumbles headlong into an adventure that proves far more exciting than he could ever have imagined. It will take all his strength to survive-and all his heart.
Hunches in Bunches
by Dr Seuss"It's awfully awfully awful when you can't make up your mind! Do you want to kick a football? Or sit there on your behind? Do you want to go out skating? Fly a kite? Or climb a tree? Do you want to eat a pizza? Take a bath? Or watch TV? Oh, you get so many hunches that you don't know ever quite if the right hunch is a wrong hunch! Then the wrong hunch might be right! There I was, inside the house, so fuddled up I could shout, when I got a hunch, a Happy Hunch, that I shouldn't be in . . . but OUT! ..."