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Following her good-times-for-all, smash-hit Boredom Blasters, Helaine Becker serves up another barrel of laughs in this book for now and future jokesters. Young readers learn how to prepare a comedy routine and how to draw their own comic strips. They discover what separates a good clown from a stupendous one, and how to perform clown routines like juggling and pratfalls. Tasty recipes, hilariously inspired crafts, crazy jokes, fascinating facts, and giggle-inducing activities complement each chapter. Examples include whipping up a batch of Earthworms and Dirt Cups for dinner, creating slapstick sound effects with a pair of vinyl gloves, and livening up a party with a Very Silly Walk-a-Thon. Claudia Dávila’s whimsical full-color art adds to the fun.
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HELAINE BECKER has published in many children's genres, from humorous verse to educational text books. Her knack for blending humor and education into a satisfying package, that both delights and informs, is recognized by critics and book sellers across North America. Her award-winning books include Boredom Blasters, Secret Agent Y.O.U., and Science on the Loose.Originally from New York, she lives in Toronto with her husband and two sons.
CLAUDIA DÁVILA was born in Chile and raised inToronto, where she studied Fine Arts at York University. She is now a freelance designer, illustrator, and graphic artist and used to be the art director of chickaDEE and Chirp magazines. She lives in Toronto with her daughter and husband, fellow illustrator Michael Cho.
Grade 5-8–Becker offers funny facts, an informative diagram showing what goes on in the body when you laugh, brief discussions of different types of humor (situation comedy, parody, farce, riddles, puns), a How Funny Are You? quiz, tips and timing for stand-up routines, body lingo, props, six improvisation games, clowning material, and more. For kids who want to learn how to juggle, tell jokes, or use sight-gag items, it's all here. Cartooning is explained as well. Adult help is mentioned where appropriate, such as when using wire cutters. Eight kid-friendly recipes have names that are sure to attract the attention of young chefs, such as Bear Claw Candies and Moose Droppings. Cheerful, animated illustrations add interest and energy to the pages. Catherine Perkins and Katie Roden's The Most Excellent Book of How to Be a Clown (Millbrook, 1996) is for a younger audience. A great collection of comic possibilities.–Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
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- PublisherSan Val
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1417695692
- ISBN 13 9781417695690
- BindingLibrary Binding
- IllustratorClaudia Davila
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