Riddles to Rattle Your Brain

"This collection of humor books covers kid-friendly topics, such as animals, sports, food, and school. The minimalist page design pairs sparse text with large photographs, and readers can choose from puns, trivia, knock-knock jokes, and ­riddles. However, the punchlines and answers are printed directly beneath each joke, giving readers little opportunity to think through them on their own, which may especially diminish the appeal of the trivia questions. Reading with a partner may help preserve some of the humor. The books include no introduction or back matter. ­VERDICT ­Visually appealing and accessible for ­casual browsing, particularly for reluctant readers, but the immediate placement of answers limits engagement."