Riddle Me This!: Riddles and Stories to Challenge Your Mind - Hardcover

Hugh Lupton has worked as a professional storyteller for seventeen years. He has a particular passion for Greek, Celtic, Norse and Anglo-Saxon mythological tales, for ballads and for stories of his native East Anglia. He has worked with Barefoot Books on a number of award-winning projects, including The Story Tree (HC: 978-1-84148-311-5; PB with CD: (978-1-90523-612-1), Tales of Wisdom and Wonder (PB with CD: 978-1-84148-191-3), and The Adventures of Odysseus (978-1-84148-799-1). Sophie Fatus is a full-time illustrator and sculptress, who studied at the prestigious Academy of Fine Art in Paris. Her brightly coloured illustrations and quirky style are world-renowned and have graced the pages of several other Barefoot books including Journey Home from Grandpa's (978-1-90523-637-4),The Farmyard Jamboree (PB with music CD:978-1-84686-030-0), The Story Tree (HC: 978-1-84148-311-5; PB with CD: 978-1-90523-612-1), Babushka (978-1-84148-352-8) and My Daddy is a Pretzel (HC: 978-1-84148-150-0; PB:978-1-90523-682-4). Sophie lives in Florence.

Kindergarten-Grade 4-A delightful collection of folktales and riddles from around the globe. Some of the selections may be familiar to children, and some will be new, but all will challenge them to see the world in new ways. Included are "The Sphinx's Riddle," "The Mad Hatter's Riddle" from Alice in Wonderland, and "Gollum's Riddle" from The Hobbit, as well as a brainteaser from Jonathan Swift. "Two Travelers in Arkansas" (the United States), "The Snake of Dreams" (Russia), and "King John and the Bishop of Canterbury" (England) are among the stories that present readers with enigmas to solve. Source notes and an answer key appear at the end. Fatus's ink-and-watercolor illustrations are charming and childlike. Ranging in size from partial page to full spread, the vibrantly colored pictures give readers hints that will help them answer each riddle. This book makes a perfect choice for one-on-one sharing, and will also be enjoyed by independent readers.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA
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