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I learned many classic riddles from those sources, and other standard jokes. Bennett cerfs book of animal riddles by bennett cerf. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books bennett cerf, roy mckie on. Bennett cerfs book of animal riddles hardcover february 12, 1964 by bennett cerf author. Childrens book of riddles written for the beginning reader and filled with colorful illustrations by roy mckie. 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 cerf s book of animal riddles by bennett cerf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bennett cerf has 68 books on goodreads with 10431 ratings.
Animal riddles by bennett cerf goodreads share book. Bennett alfred cerf may 25, 1898 august 27, 1971 was an american publisher and cofounder of the american publishing firm random house. Bennett cerfs book of riddles by bennett cerf, roy mckie. Bennett cerfs book of riddles, drawings by roy mc kie.
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