A Book of Animal JokesEditor: Christianne JonesDesigner: Joe AndersonCreative Director: Keith GriffinEditorial Director: Carol JonesManaging Editor: Catherine NeitgePage Production: Picture Window BooksThe illustrations in this book were created digitally.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataZiegler, Mark, 1954-Fur, feathers, and fun! : a book of animal jokes / by Mark Ziegler ; illustrated by Ryan Haugen.p. cm. — (Read-it! joke books—supercharged!)ISBN 1-4048-1161-3 (hardcover)1. Animals—Juvenile humor. I. Haugen, Ryan, 1972- II. Title. III. Series.

PN6231.A5Z55 2006818’.602—dc22 2005004068

Special thanks to our advisers for their expertise:

Adria F. Klein, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus, California State University

San Bernardino, California

Susan Kesselring, M.A.Literacy Educator

Rosemount—Apple Valley—Eagan (Minnesota) School District

by Mark Zieglerillustrated by Ryan Haugen

Why did the squirrel spend somuch time away from home?Because his house was full of nuts.

What do you get if you cross alittle dog with a frog?A croaker spaniel.

What kind of bees live in a graveyard?Zombees.

What kind of dog isalways full of ticks?A watch dog.

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Where does skim milkcome from?Skinny cows.

What do you get when you cross a computer with a crocodile?A megabite.

What do you call a baby bird that rides motorcycles?A biker chick.

What kind of tests do chickenstake in school?Eggsams.

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