Cerf compiled a list of 379 words as the basic vocabulary for young readers, along with another 20 slightly harder emergency words. Bennett cerf was one of the founders of the publishing firm random house. I can read it all by myself is the beginner books motto. Riddles are a sure passport for those who like them. Beginner books is the random house imprint for young children ages 39, cofounded by phyllis cerf with ted geisel, more often known as dr. One of the greatest threats facing book publishing. Prominent author bennett cerf 18981971, was an author of limericks and humor in the first half of the 20th century. Seuss bennett cerf s book of animal riddles bennett cerf 1985 riddles. I may have seen this edition, but when i was a child my parents had several bennett cerf books, and they were not beginner books. Click to read more about bennett cerf s book of riddles by bennett cerf. Go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. No print date, but dj lists to little black, a pony and is from 1961, so is an early printing. The book of riddles beginner books cerf, bennett, mckie, roy on.
Children love jokes, so what could be a greater encouragement to reading than a book of riddles. Klopfer, bought the rights to the modern library from. Bennett alfred cerf may 25, 1898 august 27, 1971 was an american publisher, one of the founders of american publishing firm random house. Buy book of riddles by bennett cerf online at alibris. Vintage bennett cerfs book of animal riddles book, ln. More riddles first edition bennett cerf 1st printing illustrated 1961 book. Bennett cerf has 68 books on goodreads with 10431 ratings. I can read it all by myself is the beginner books motto, and behind it is an understanding of how important it is for children to take pride and pleasure in why does a humming bird hum. Bennett alfred cerf may 25, 1898 august 27, 1971 was an american publisher and cofounder of the american publishing firm random house. A delightfully clever and funny book, full of nonsentimental humor, i highly recommend this book for anyone who harbors a love of the english language.
Seriously funny riddles in this one and a great way to encourage reading. Bennett cerf s book of riddles by cerf, bennett, 18981971. Bennett cerf 1898 1971 bennett cerf was born in new york on may 25th 1898. Bennett cerf s book of animal riddles dr seuss beginner books 1964 vintage. Pdf dr seuss s book of animals download full pdf book. Bennett cerf s book of riddles by cerf, bennett exlibrary. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books 039480015x. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Bennett cerfs book of riddles braille book, 1960 worldcat. Bennett cerfs book of animal riddles dr seuss beginner.
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Published many giants of 20th century american literature, including william faulkner, james michener, and ayn rand. Beginner book bennett cerfs book of riddles vintage hbdj. Roy mckie an illustrated collection of riddles on various subjects. More riddles by bennett cerf 1961, hardcover for sale online ebay.
This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. A rhymed introduction to real and imaginary animals featuring illustrations from classic books by dr. Used books my books family jokes my books family jokes. More riddles first edition bennett cerf 1st printing illustrated 1961. Bennett cerf was born on may 25, 1898, in manhattan, new york, to a jewish family of alsatian and german origin. Delaware county district library ohio american libraries. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Bennett cerf s book of animal riddles bennett cerf on. I received it as a birthday gift for my 5th birthday.
Bennett cerf books list of books by author bennett cerf thriftbooks. An early reprint from1967 with the r dust jacket type and 195195 dust jacket price. Cerf was also known for his own compilations of jokes and puns, for regular personal appearances lecturing across the united states, and for his television appearances in the panel game show whats my line. Isbn 9780394800158 9780394800158 hardcover, random house books for young readers, 1960 bennett cerf s bumper crop of anecdotes and stories v1, mostly humorous, about the famous and near famous. To keep in the theme of all things roy mckie this week, ill. Bennett cerfs book of riddles by bennett cerf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books hardcover august 12, 1960 by bennett cerf author, roy mckie illustrator. Bennett cerf books biography and list of works author of. Heritage bookseller abebooks member since 1996 seller rating.
For more than forty years they personally guided its fortunes, creating one of the most successful publishing companies in america. Find bennett cerf s book of animal riddles i can read it. Generations of children may have been introduced to bennett cerf by his book of riddles, but he was more than just a compiler of humor. Bennett cerfs book of riddles by bennett cerf abebooks. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books by bennett cerf 9780394800158. Beginning readers age 58 will want to turn the pages to read the answers to animal riddles for themselves right to the end of the book. Bennett cerfs book of animal riddles i can read it all by myself beginner books by cerf, bennett and a great selection of related books. An extroverted punster and raconteur who published some of the twentieth centurys most celebrated writers, cerf was a celebrity in his own right, editing anthologies, writing a syndicated newspaper column, and. Bennett cerfs book of animal riddles hardcover february 12, 1964 by bennett cerf author. Cerf takes the reader through in the gentlest of manners.
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Once again anything for a laugh and once again bennett cerf produces the kind of zany humor the young fry adore. In 1925, bennett cerf and donald klopfer bought the modern library from horace liveright, and three years later they launched random house. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Bennett cerf s book of riddles, illustrated by roy mckie. Bennett cerfs book of riddles ridgway public library. Book of riddles by bennett cerf, 9780001717, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bennett cerfs book of riddles vintage kids books my kid loves. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books by bennet. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books bennett cerf, roy mckie on. Bennett cerfs book of riddles by bennett cerf librarything. Bennett cerfs book of animal riddles i can read it. Jan 05, 2011 bennett cerf roy mckie random house, 1960 to keep in the theme of all things roy mckie this week, ill post on the initial book he illustrated for the beginner books series, the first of a gaggle of joke books he did both with and without mr. Bennett cerfs book of riddles, bennett cerf, collins and harvil p.
Bennett cerf s book of riddles this was the earliest book i remember actually owning. More riddles beginner books bennett cerf, roy mckie on. Animal riddles by cerf, bennett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Best known as publisher and founder of random house. Bennett cerf books list of books by author bennett cerf. Published by beginner books, division of random house. Animal riddles by bennett cerf goodreads share book.
Youngsters will be delighted by the simple twists and turns that mr. A book full of easy to read riddles and gay illustrations. Publication date 1960 topics riddles publisher new york, beginner books. Bennett cerfs book of riddles hardcover aug 12 1960. Cerf was known for his compilations of jokes and stories, and for his regular appearances on the panel game show whats my line. More riddles by bennett cerf 1961, hardcover for sale. Bennett cerf s book of animal riddles by bennett cerf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bennett cerf s little riddle book by bennett cerf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 29, 1971 bennett cerf, one of the coun trys foremost book publishers, died late friday night at his estate in mount kisco, n. I can read it all by myself is the beginner books motto, and behind it is an understanding of how important it is. The cause of death was not immediately determined, but. Bennett cerfs book of riddles vintage kids books my. The book of riddles beginner books bennett cerf, roy mckie on. I, of course, had absolutely no idea who bennett cerf might be but i came to associate the name with funny wordplay.
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