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Make someone laugh

How do you find out how to make someone laugh? We have collated a selection of brilliant reading materials that might give you some ideas and we can’t wait to see clips of your family laughing – ask your grown-ups to tag us on Twitter @beanstalkreads @joshuaseigal . Buy any of these books here and Coram Beanstalk receive a 10% donation

Activities and reading ideas

Make someone laugh

Poet Joshua Seigal has a challenge for you – watch his video to find out more.

Joshua Seigal is a highly-acclaimed, award-winning poet and performer and we think he is the perfect person to set us a challenge about making people laugh!

His book, ‘I Don’t Like Poetry’ is in our list of Beanstalk Brilliant Books and it definitely makes us laugh!

Joshua offers virtual school visits and you can get in touch with him on Instagram and Twitter @joshuaseigal

Dog Training for Kids

Can you find out how to train your dog to perform tricks and make your family laugh?

You Can Take Amazing Photos

Can you make everyone laugh by taking some clever photos and writing some funny captions?

Fun Hand Shadows for Kids

Can you find out how to make your family laugh with weird and wonderful hand shadows?

You're Joking!

Can you find out how to make up and deliver your own jokes?

How to be an Unstoppably Amazing Comedy Genius

Can you find out how to perform stand-up comedy and make everyone laugh?

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