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The Star-Spangled Banana and Other Revolutionary Riddles is a charming collection of patriotic humor compiled by Charles Keller and Richard Baker. This vintage hardcover edition features delightful illustrations by the renowned Tomie de Paola, known for his distinctive and expressive artistic style. The book offers a series of zany American riddles and rhymes with an emphasis on history, making it an engaging find for collectors of children's literature or fans of de Paola's work. It retains a library-style protective plastic sleeve and includes a nostalgic bookplate from the All-American Reading Club dated 1975-1976. Library edition / good condition - some flaws to the cover. Author: Charles Keller, Richard Baker Illustrator: Tomie de Paola Format: Hardcover Publisher: Prentice-Hall Publication Year: 1974 Language: English Topic: Riddles, American History, Humor Genre: Children's Books Special Attributes: Illustrated, Ex-Library, Vintage ISBN: 0-13-842971-5 1970s, Americana, Patriotic, George Washington, Bicentennial era, School Library, Retro, Nostalgia, Folk Art Style, Early Reader, Jokes, Punny