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To figure out William Steig's word puzzles you need merely read the letters, numbers, and symbols aloud. If at first the messages aren't clear, there are clever pictures accompanying each one to give you hints. Some are easy, some are hard, but all are a hilarious treat when the phrases are decoded. Originally published in 1984 with black-and-white drawings, C D C ? is given fresh life in this full-color edition painted by Mr. Steig. Also included is an answer key at the end.
Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Square Fish; Reissue edition (May 27, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312380127
ISBN-13: 978-0312380120
Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.2 x 8.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #78,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Art > Cartooning #65 in Books > Children's Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Games > Word Games
Age Range: 6 - 9 years
Grade Level: 1 - 4
Although this is a companion to the equally clever " CDB", by the same author, this book, with its sophisticated phrases and illustrations, is even funnier and more impressive to grown-up readers. To rate it for "Readers 9 - 12" does it a disservice. It is a delight for any age.
In the on-line review of Wm. Steig's "CDC" the reviewer should know better that "the cure" in William Steig's rendition would be represented by "D Q-R"....shame on you. I am a huge fan of this clever book and love the corresponding pictures! What a blast! They have stood the test of time, I purchased "CDB"in 1969 when I was in jr. high and now as a parent with 5 children of my own, we still have a great time with the books!
We want our children to be thinkers. Here is a book that does that. It uses the alphabet letters to form associated words opening up the mind to all the possibilities. I taught at risk students at a poverty school. One of the number one items I used to show them how wonderfully made their brain was. Once they caught on I truly can say they viewed learning entirely differently and started making up their own word play.
I always keep some on hand. Make great gifts for just about anyone. This one and CDB both went to a 75 year old woman in the hospital. Gave another set to a dentist who gone out of his way to give me special service. Everybody from age 4 to 104 love these two books.
Formatted like a children's picture book with drawings more appealing to adults, I think. Oh, such fun to figure out the coded captions under each drawing. I have enjoyed this book over and over for decades and have given many copies as gifts! Be sure to check out other books by the late, great William Steig.
Such a great book. A good companion to the first one, "CDB?". I purchased hardcovers of each for my 5th Grade classroom, and also for our 2nd Grade reading buddies. Kids in that whole age span (all the way through adult really) love these books!
My daughter and I discovered this book when she was eight years old. We had to pull our car over to read it because we were laughing so hard. She is now 35, and I couldn't believe it when I found it through . I ordered 6 copies and have found them to be great gifts for any age.
My four children have enjoyed this book , as well as CDB. I brought both books in to my son's 4th grade "Reading Day" and the whole class participated in the "puzzle-solving" text. They had so much fun with both books!! I highly recommend these books for a fun and interactive read!
