Merry's Book of Puzzles

Chapter 75: LEAP-FROG.

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A three-part compilation of riddles, charades, rebuses, pictorial puzzles and conundrums presented for children and young readers. Arranged as short challenges and illustrated teasers, the pieces mix wordplay, logic problems, simple arithmetic puzzles and playful questions that invite group play or solitary amusement. Brief introductions and occasional light commentary frame the items, which range from single-line riddles to multi-step brainteasers, all intended to entertain while sharpening observation, verbal wit and reasoning skills.

LEAP-FROG.

That’s right, Benny, go it strong,

Go it high, and go it long,

Swiftly run, and boldly leap,

Froggy Charles is quite a heap.

Charley Frog, now take your jump;

Benny, make yourself a lump;

’Tis a wholesome sport and rare—

Rest and toil an equal share.

Now you’re down, and now you’re up;

Now you leap, and now you stoop;

Now you rest, and now you run;

Any way, ’tis right good fun.