What is a rebus? According to Meriam-Webster Dictionary:
Definition of rebus –
“a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound; also : a riddle made up of such pictures or symbols.”
Highlights for Children is a children’s magazine which includes a rebus in nearly every issue.
WHO ATE THE CACTUS?
by Dawn Pisturino
👦🏾 and 👧 are visiting a 🌵 garden in Arizona. The 🌵🌵 bloom 🌹🌹, 💐, and 🌺 in the spring.
The 💐 are pretty. But something is wrong. The 🌵🌵 are full of holes. 👦🏾 sees big 🦷🦷 marks along the sides.
“Who ate the 🌵 ?” 👦🏾 asks.
“A big red 🐦,” 👧 says.
“Nah, 🐦🐦 don’t have 🦷🦷.”
“A slinky green 🦎,” 👧 says.
“Nope, 🦎🦎 are too small.”
“How about a 🦈?” 👧 says, laughing.
Suddenly, two long gray ears pop up from the center of the 🌵 patch. A huge🐰 leaps out and runs away.
“Wait! There goes your answer!” 👧 chuckles.
👦🏾 agrees.
Dawn Pisturino
October 17, 2012; April 5, 2022
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