{"product_id":"hodgepodge-mishmash-and-jumble-9780984880713","title":"Hodgepodge, Mishmash, and Jumble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHodgepodge, Mishmash, and Jumble\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring writings and drawings by Ted Ringer, is more than a humor book - it's a joyful companion for moments of rest, reflection, and much-needed laughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 150 illustrations - 98 full color and 52 b\u0026amp;w.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Filled with humor, whimsical stories, poems, cartoons, and never-before-published artwork, approved by parents and rascals alike. This delightful collection is designed to be enjoyed in the morning with coffee, on vacation, under the covers, or as a snack on road trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Drawn from Ted Ringer's beloved earlier works, including \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn with a Beard, Gus Goes West, Get Outta Town, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lure of the Garage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collection also features selections from his blogs, newsletters, poems, and visual art, creating an improbable, yet welcome literary collage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For readers who enjoy the gentle wit of Garrison Keillor and the comfort of feel-good humor, this is a book to return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Perfect for fans of good-hearted humor books, humorous essays, lighthearted storytelling, and illustrated comedy collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eFrom the author\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The pen is mightier than the sword, and easier to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Not only that. It's more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It can create. It can imagine. It can poke you in the ribs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This hodgepodge is suitable for all ages and orientations. Within are stories, pictures, and startled musings. Tall tales, short jokes, and wide horizons. Passages of hyperbole nestled near depictions of an essential and elemental nature. Bedtime stories for big kids, small fry, and inquiring minds of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Don't be shy. Open this book and flirt with the unknown. Find old pals, new acquaintances, and, possibly, true love. Cast your fate (or at least a few moments) to the wind. Uncover secrets, run into good friends, and be comforted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Who knew?\"\u003c\/em\u003e - his English teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"A literary P.B. and J.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Julia Child\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Ringer had me at Mishmash\"\u003c\/em\u003e - The Daily Planet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"It shook me to my core.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Crabby Appleton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A collection of stuff from the author of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn with a Beard, Gus Goes West, Get Outta Town, and The Lure of the Garage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wonderful World Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780984880713\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Ted Ringer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52750311719093,"sku":"9780984880713","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/hodgepodge-mishmash-and-jumble-9780984880713","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}