Ready . . . Set . . . Read and Laugh — Joanna Cole

There's nothing like humor to get children reading as well as laughing. What better way could there be to introduce them to the joys of reading than a superb treasury of humorous works by beloved children's book authors and illustrators?

Created especially for beginning readers, Ready...Set...Read -- and Laugh! is a rich compilation of comic stories, hilarious poems, outlandish jokes, and clever word games. It includes renowned works that feature some of the best-loved and funniest characters in children's literature. In keeping with the needs of its audience, this book features simple vocabulary, easy-to-read large type, and bright colorful illustrations.