Kids Say the Darndest Things! (Paperback)

by Art Linkletter (Author), Charles M. Schulz (Illustrator), Walt Disney (Introduction)

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Product Description
Almost 50 years since its first printing, this famous collection of children ’s wisdom and witticisms is now back in print in a facsimile edition to entertain a whole new generation. KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS! includes the best of the unconsciously funny, everyday thoughts and reactions kids shared with kid-at-heart Art Linkletter on his long-running radio and television series House Party .Gems include tips for conjuring up a sibling: "Give Mommy a lot of real sweet food so she’ll get fat —that ’s how you get a baby ";and hysterical observations: "Our pussycat has got some kittens and I didn’t even know she was married. "Illustrated with cartoons by Charles Schulz (yes, that Charles Schulz) and with a new introduction by Bill Cosby, KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS! will prove as popular with the readers of today as it was when it first was published five decades ago.

About the Author
ART LINKLETTER is one of the pioneers of talk radio. He appeared live on CBS ’s House Party for 26 years, five days a week. His latest TV show, Kids Say the Darndest Things, was hosted by Bill Cosby and featured Art as a special guest. Today he still appears before audiences as a motivational speaker and entertainer, still active in his nineties. He lives in Bel Air, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587612496
• ISBN-13: 978-1587612497
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #154,685 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is one of the funniest books I have ever read., July 10, 1998

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This review is from: New Kids Say the Darndest Things (Paperback)

when I was 10 years old, I found this gem in a large pile of books at my Grandma's house. I laughed out loud when I first read this book, and each time since. It is hilarious.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming, January 3, 2007

By	Tricia (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This is the first book by Art Linkletter that I've ever read. It won't be the last. The "Kids" are the stars, of course. The stories are charming and such a pleasure to read. I didn't want to put the book down.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blast from the past, August 18, 2007

By	B. L. Friberg - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was the first laugh out loud book I ever read. I was 12 years old and found the book on my grandparents coffee table. I have read it at least every couple years since then. Art Linkletter did a very good job capturing what is in the minds of children. The things they say are by turns hilarious and thought provoking. Children perceive the world with new and unjaded eyes and the way they process information is very unique!

My copy or rather my grandparents copy is very tattered and falling apart. I was so excited to be able to purchase a new copy. My children are grown now and I have shared this book with them. My husband and I just laugh over the anecdotes in this book. We quote them to each other quite often. We just reread the book out loud to each other and often we would have tears rolling down our faces from laughing so hard. It also would remind us of some of the funny things our own kids would say when they were growing up. Overall I would say this is just a fun book that will brighten your day. It is admittedly silly, but couldn't we all use a little laughter in our day?