Sharpen your wits and dazzle your friends with this fabulous collection of riddles, puzzles and riddle-stories. 'The Barefoot Book of Riddles' won't just make you laugh out loud -- it will give you new ways of thinking about the world. AGES: 6-10 AUTHOR: Hugh Lupton has pioneered the revival of performance storytelling for over thirty years. His work with Barefoot Books includes 'Tales of Wisdom and Wonder', 'The Story Tree', 'The Adventures of Odysseus' and 'The Adventures of Achilles'. ILLUSTRATOR: Sophie Fatus has won worldwide acclaim for her bright and distinctive artwork. She has illustrated in 'The Story Tree', 'Yoga Pretzels' and 'If You're Happy and You Know It' for Barefoot Books. SELLING POINTS: . Improve lateral thinking skills: This book is bursting with riddles and quirky stories that will inspire readers to consider creative and indirect solutions to the situations posed within . Look for the clues: The playful illustrations all hint at the answers to the enigmatic riddles, drawing upon children's ability to use context clues to strengthen their reading comprehension . Something for everyone: An ideal gift, perfect for sharing one-on-one and in groups, and a fun choice for an independent reader; this versatile book is sure to become a household and classroom favourite REVIEWS: "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" - School Library Journal