Simms Taback

Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows.

Each page presents an illustrated word or short phrase, with listings grouped into playthings, clothing, food, and animals.

There are interesting clues for you to guess about the animal under the flaps, as you open each fold.

Peter complains his house is too noisy so the wise man advises him to obtain some rather unusual house guests.

An illustrated collection of insect riddles including "Why do bees hum? They don't know the words!" and "What is the best year for grasshoppers? Leap year!"

Jason becomes a hero when he takes a bus ride.

Includes instructions and rules for over thirty card games, such as Go Fish, Old Maid, Blackjack, Racing Demon, and Solitaire.

An illustrated conllection of riddles about snakes, including "What kind of snake do you find on the front of your car? A windshield viper!"

A collection of jokes, cartoons, riddles, rhymes, and short tales from around the world, with many jokes in the original language as well as English.

Strega Nona: "Never go near my cooking pot, " warns old witch Strega Nona. But does Big Anthony listen? No! Joseph had a little overcoat: Joseph loves his little overcoat, but it's getting old and worn. What can he do with it now? Stone soup: When three soldiers come to town, all the townsfolk hide their food. If the soldiers can't find any food, what will they eat? Stone soup, of course!