Pint-Sized Punch Lines

* How did the cat curl her hair? She got a purr-manent! (Braxton Aveloa, 10, Lawndale, William Green School)

* Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because he was feeling crummy. (Eva Gantz, 7, Lakewood, Rossmoor School)

* Why did the elephant wear green sneakers? Because his red ones were in the wash! (Kimberly Hewson-Budnik, 8, Venice, Thomas Edison Elementary)

* What bug is the best ballplayer? The spider. It’s good at catching flies. (Matt McCloskey, 8, Dana Point, Del Obispo School)

* Which U.S. president was the best gardener? George Bush! (Alexandra Cohn, 9, Northridge, Balboa Blvd. Magnet School)

* What flavored ice do dogs eat? Pup-sicles. (Chris Ferguson, 9, Lawndale, William Green School)

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