Joseph Rosenbloom

An “immersive, humanizing, and demystifying” look at the final hours of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life as he seeks to revive the non-violent civil rights movement and push to end poverty in America (Charles Blow, New York Times ).“King comes to life in death—a courage ever so inspiring.”—Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped from the BeginningAt 10:33 a.m. on April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., landed in Memphis on a flight from Atlanta. A march that he had led in Memphis six days earlier to support striking garbage workers had turned into a riot, and King was returning to prove that he could lead a violence-free protest.King’s reputation as a credible, non-violent leader of the civil rights movement was in jeopardy just as he was launching the Poor Peoples Campaign. He was calling for massive civil disobedience in the nation’s capital to pressure lawmakers to enact sweeping anti-poverty legislation. But King didn’t live long enough to lead the protest. He was fatally shot at 6:01 p.m. on April 4 in Memphis.Redemption is an intimate look at the last thirty-one hours and twenty-eight minutes of King’s life. King was exhausted from a brutal speaking schedule. He was being denounced in the press and by political leaders as an agent of violence. He was facing dissent even within the civil rights movement and among his own staff at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. In Memphis, a federal court injunction was barring him from marching. As threats against King mounted, he feared an imminent, violent death. The risks were enormous, the pressure intense.On the stormy night of April 3, King gathered the strength to speak at a rally on behalf of sanitation workers. The “Mountaintop Speech,” an eloquent and passionate appeal for workers’ rights and economic justice, exhibited his oratorical mastery at its finest.Redemption draws on dozens of interviews by the author with people who were immersed in the Memphis events, features recently released documents from Atlanta archives, and includes compelling photos. The fresh material reveals untold facets of the story including a never-before-reported lapse by the Memphis Police Department to provide security for King. It unveils financial and logistical dilemmas, and recounts the emotional and marital pressures that were bedeviling King. Also revealed is what his assassin, James Earl Ray, was doing in Memphis during the same time and how a series of extraordinary breaks enabled Ray to construct a sniper’s nest and shoot King.

Illus. in full color. "Deputy Dan, a Western 'Amelia Bedelia,' follows the sheriff's instructions literally as he finds and arrests the Scrambled Eggs Gang. Cartoon-style drawings reinforce the corny humor. Entertaining and amusing."-- School Library Journal.

How do you keep a rhinoceros from charging? Take away his credit cards . "Over 2,000 riddles of all kinds, from simple to complex, for all ages. Written by a childrens librarian, this is one riddle book that should be in both the adult and childrens collections."-- Library Journal . "A real bonanza for riddle fans. A great boost for budding comedians."-- School Library Journal . "A massive collection. Index is helpful in finding specific zingers."-- Horn Book .

Illus. in full color. There's lickety-split action in this Wild West spoof as daffy Deputy Dan--who takes all commands literally--tracks down a train robber.

500 of the toughest tongue tanglers, with silly illustrations. Index. "Gr.3-5. Gets points for quality...and most of the offerings will be new to readers."--Booklist. 128 pages, b/w illus. throughout, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Hey there--open up! Something outrageously zany is knock-knocking at your door, ready to tickle your funnybone. Knock-knock. Who's there? Boo . Boo who? Well, you don't have to cry about it . Or, how about this Knock-knock . Who's there? Flea . Flea who? Flea blind mice . You won't want to keep these "yuks" to yourself!

Over 900 riddles plus index. "GR.3 up. Mr. Rosenbloom, will you ever run dry? My third graders sincerely hope not."--SLJ. "Students of all ages will love it!"--Book Report. 128 pages, 86 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Over 1,000 jokes, 96 drawings. Index. "Gr.4-6. A gigantic compendium of rib-tickling, giggle-inspiring one liners, puns, funny stories, put-downs...Clever and witty."--SLJ. "True kid appeal."--Learning. 256 pages, b/w illus. throughout, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

An illustrated collection of hundreds of difficult tongue twisters, arranged alphabetically.

Over 500 knock-knocks, 80 cartoons. Index. "Gr.4-7. Sure to be appreciated by its intended readers."--SLJ. "Helpful resource book for teaching plays on words."--Library Materials Guide, CSI. 128 pages, b/w illus. throughout, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

It's dangerous to find over 1,750 riddles in one place, and the silly cartoons throughout this collection only make it harder to stop turning the pages. They're organized into 20 categories to keep you from getting lost (or losing your mind). Still, you can't stop turning the pages as you riddle yourself over money, getting sick, hurling insults, thinking up comebacks, enjoying nature, driving, playing, using computers. Just in time, the last riddle What do joggers say when they leave you? So longùgotta run. 352 pages, 160 b/w illus., 4 3/16 x 5 1/4.

Like junk-food snacks, this biggest little collection of jokes has so many irresistible chuckles that we can't laugh at just one... Tourist (to farmer): Lived here all your life? Not yet. Bonnie, please take the dog out and give him some air. Sure, Dad. Where's the nearest gas station? Enjoy jokes about teachers, parents, brothers and sisters, doctors and patients, Martians and earthlings. And groaner book-and-author lists (Sport Injuries by Charlie Hawes; Cookouts Italian Style. Plus tongue twisters, shaggy dogs, first dates, and yes, Waiter, There's a Fly in My Soup jokes. 352 pages, 218 b/w illus., 4 3/16 x 5 1/4.

Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide. What do you call Tyrannosaurus rex when it wears a cowboy hat and boots? Tyrannosaurus Tex . And why will kids love this collection? Because it’s laugh-out-loud funny, filled with just the kind of jokes they love, and illustrated with colorful, action-packed pictures by best-selling artist Hans Wilhelm. Monkeys swing on trees, chased by bananas; dinosaurs roller-skate; and ghosts and goblins have a merry time. Every page is a blast!

With a whopping 696 belly laughs and comic illustrations too, this will become the favorite joke book for kids. Everything school-related comes in for some teachers, tests, reading, writing, recess, homeroom hijinks, and all the hilarious things that happen in the halls of lower learning. Why did the skeleton flunk out? His heart wasn’t in it. What do you get if you cross one principal with another principal? Don’t do it. Principals don’t like to be crossed . And how about this exchange between teacher and pupil? Dorothy, what did you write your report on? A piece of paper.School has never been so much fun.

Essential for every young comedian, with 100 cartoons and index. "Gr.3-7. Rosenbloom is providing a service."--SLJ. "A must...all ages."--PW. 128 pages, b/w illus. throughout, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Riddles, knock-knocks, put-downs, jokes, gags, and groaners: this collection’s a grab bag of humor to make kids hoot and holler! Why shouldn’t you tell a secret to a pig? Because he is a squealer. Why did the orange stop in the middle of the road? It ran out of juice.What word grows smaller when you add two letters to it? Add “er” to short and it becomes “shorter.” Where do pilots keep their personal things? In air pockets. From modern nursery rhymes to kooks and spooks, from “hey, waiter!” to exercising with dumbbells, there’s plenty of belly laughs here to enjoy and share with friends.

An illustrated collection of simple jokes and riddles.

An illustrated collection of over forty knock-knock jokes.

A collection of insulting remarks (none malicious) to use as put-downs for any occasion, Why don't you put an egg in your shoe and beat it.

A collection of insults and insult jokes, including verses, sick jokes, riddles, classics, and new quips.

Beware!Hundreds of hair-raising howlers lurk on these pages. All your old favorites--Dracula, Frankenstein, Godzilla and their zany friends--are here to haunt you in the oldest, newest and nuttiest riddles and jokes.What did the man say when he saw 4 werewolves wearing sunglasses coming over the hill?Nothing--he didn't recognize them.What disease do vampires fear most?Tooth decay.What has fur and flies?A dead werewolf.Look out! These mad monster moaners may leave you shaking in your shoes--with laughter.

Book of children's jokes.

A collection of limericks about silly animals, colorful characters, odd voyages, and bizarre habits

Includes humorous definitions based on old and new puns, jokes, quips, word plays, and one-liners.

An illustrated collection of jokes and riddles arranged under such headings as "Going Out To Eat," "Fooling With Schooling," and "He and She."

Presents clarifications of numerous popular misconceptions concerning plants, animals, food, and other topics.

A collection of the best, worst, and silliest riddles, jokes, and rhymes

A collection of easy-to-understand jokes and riddles about dinosaurs.

Book of children's knock-knock jokes.