Funny Bones: Comedy Games and Activities for Kids (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Whether blessed with a sense of humor or trying to uncover their inner comic, kids will find a lot to laugh about in Funny Bones: Comedy Games and Activities for Kids by Lisa Bany-Winters. The acting teacher and author of Show Time: Music, Dance, and Drama Activities for Kids offers nearly 90 activities including tips on creating memorable characters, using props and developing a stand-up routine. Ages 9-12.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-A delightful romp through the world of humor, this title seeks to teach children how to be funny. While it may be difficult to learn to be a comedian from a book (there are elements of timing and talent involved), Bany-Winters offers delightful skits, games, and ideas to encourage the art of entertainment. The games and activities included should be useful to any adults who need ideas to help entertain youngsters. The author encourages readers to find their comedic style by introducing many famous comics and telling what worked for them. She goes on to describe how characterization, voice, makeup, props, and music can be used to create one's own style. She also includes a bevy of games, improvisational skits, and songs. Shaded boxes give interesting related facts, and black-and-white sketches show children enjoying the suggested activities. This book offers a wealth of information and hours of fun.
Cynde Suite, formerly at Horry County Memorial Library, Surfside Beach, SC
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press; illustrated edition edition (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556524447
• ISBN-13: 978-1556524448
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #195,013 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for birthday parties and budding comedians, June 8, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Recommended for young people ages 9-12, Funny Bones by Lisa Bany-Winters (Director, Northlight Academy Children's Theater Program, Northlight Theater, Skokie, Illinois) is a 160 page book chock full of comedic activities young people ages 9 to 12 can try out, and range from learning how to tell a joke to improvisational games, to physical comedy, to short comedy scenes from classic plays for young actors, and more. Black and white illustrations add a special charm to this great ideas and reference book, ideal for birthday parties and budding comedians.