基本信息出版社：Veronica Lane Books
页码：40 页
出版日期：2004年03月
ISBN：0963759795
条形码：9780963759795
版本：2004-03-01
装帧：平装
开本：16开 Pages Per Sheet
丛书名：""What Is?"" Life Concepts Series, 5
外文书名：滑稽是什么

内容简介 WHAT IS FUNNY? addresses the subject of sensitivity and awareness in humor. Laughing at others or laughing at oneself, or laughing for no particular reason at all, author Etan Boritzer approaches the various subtleties of this basic human activity asking what is appropriate and what is hurtful, while tackling issues of taunting and teasing, bullying and aggression issues that are very much in the focus of our nation s schools today. Suggesting a gentle and conscious, multicultural message of compassion, understanding and acceptance, this book helps children, parents, educators and child professionals explore a subject too often easily glossed over.
作者简介 Etan Boritzer is the best selling children's books author of WHAT IS GOD?, WHAT IS LOVE?, WHAT IS DEATH?, WHAT IS BEAUTIFUL? and WHAT IS FUNNY?. The "What is?" series focuses on issues of multiculturalism, tolerance, diversity, positive values, bereavement and awareness. Also published in Spanish and French.
媒体推荐 "A thoughtful book which hleps children frame an understanding of humor...tickling yourself, actually makes you laugh!" -- Tad Friend , "What's So Funny?" The New Yorker Magazine

WHAT IS FUNNY? guides us on a light-hearted exploration into the complex question of what is truly funny and provides a simple yet insightful journey into the everyday humorous experiences of children. Boritzer captures the meaning of compassionate humor while also sensitizing us to the feelings of hurtful humor. --Dr. Steven M. Sultanoff, President, American Association for Therapeutic Humor

WHAT IS FUNNY? is a thoughtful book which will help children begin to frame an understanding of humor. What is Funny? is a way of tickling yourself that actually makes you laugh. --Tad Friend, Staff writer The New Yorker Magazine, Author, What s So Funny?

WHAT IS FUNNY? is aimed at young children. Since I m a comedy writer, that means me. It s the perfect book to explain to kids why humor can heal and help, and why it should not be used to hurt and harm. In a world where laughter may be the one common link that binds us all, it is a valuable and fun teaching tool. --Jon Macks, Author, How to Be Funny?, Chief writer, Jay Leno Tonight Show