No Laughing, No Smiling, No Giggling
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

No Laughing, No Smiling, No Giggling

By James Stevenson

Defy a humorless crocodile's rules and risk laughter in a whimsical adventure.

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32 pages· 723 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Join Freddy Fafnaffer, a daring pig, as he challenges the stern Mr. Frimdimpny, a crocodile who forbids laughter. In three comedic acts, witness a best-dressed contest, the World's Tiniest Circus, and a red balloon's unexpected concert appearance. Will you dare to laugh?

From the publisher

A hilarious encore to “Don’t Make Me Laugh” No laughing or smiling or giggling – Mr. Frimdimpny doesn’t like it. He’s the crocodile in charge of this book, and he never laughs. Follow his rules or else! This humorously subversive picture book invites brave readers to join Freddy Fafnaffer, the pig, in disobeying the bossy Mr. Frindimpny, in three comic acts. The first presents Mr. Freshley Prest Panz, Jr., who is about to receive the prize for best-dressed man in the world. The second act features the World’s Tiniest Circus, definitely worth the price of admission. Act three starts with the warning NEVER take a red balloon to a fancy concert – but someone ignores this advice. Remember, no laughing!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
723
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
79107
Publication
Published
August 16, 2004
First published
January 1, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374318291

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