Mighty Big Book of Riddles
Library O'Laughs Series
What’s inside...
Each page of The Mighty Big Book of Jokes and The Mighty Big Book of Riddles is jam-packed with visual puns, cartoon gags, illustrations in the margins, and loads and loads of the groan-inducing jokes and riddles that will give any kid fits of hysterical laughter.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
288 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite riddle from the book, and why did it make you think?
How do you feel when you solve a riddle?
Can you create your own riddle based on something you learned today?
What have you learned about playing with words from these riddles?
How might you use riddles to help your friends learn something new?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think aloud as they try to solve the riddles, guiding them with hints if they get stuck.
Discuss the language and wordplay used in the riddles to enhance their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
After reading, have your child create their own riddle, and take turns guessing the answers.
Praise your child’s effort and creativity, whether they guess a riddle correctly or come up with one of their own.
Use the riddles as a fun and engaging learning tool, tying them to everyday concepts and objects around the house.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through various riddles, this book challenges children to think critically and arrive at answers using logic and inference.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving skills in academic settings or in everyday challenges, enhancing their ability to navigate complex situations.
Example Lesson: Enhanced reading comprehension
Explanation: Riddles require careful reading and understanding of language nuances, boosting comprehension skills.
Real-World Application: This skill helps in following classroom instructions accurately and understanding story contexts better, facilitating overall learning.
Example Lesson: Creativity and lateral thinking
Explanation: The unpredictable nature of riddles encourages children to think outside the box and consider multiple perspectives.
Real-World Application: Creative thinking is crucial in real-world problem solving, helping children adapt to new situations and come up with innovative solutions.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Not all riddles are immediately solvable, teaching children the value of persistence as they try different solutions.
Real-World Application: This persistence can translate to other areas of life, such as mastering a new skill or working through difficult tasks in school.
Example Lesson: Social interaction
Explanation: Riddles are often shared in social settings, boosting interactive skills and cooperative play among peers.
Real-World Application: Sharing and discussing riddles can enhance verbal communication skills and foster positive social interactions in a school environment or during playdates.