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Can you guess the children's books from these emojis?

First published on Thursday 7 May 2020 Last modified on Thursday 18 February 2021

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Looking for a lockdown quiz you can actually excel at? Get the kids to help you crack the emoji codes of the best children's books. How many will you get right?

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Ah, emojis – there seems to be one for every situation ... but that doesn't mean we can always figure out what people are trying to say.

A sad face next to a poo, next to an aubergine?! What the what?!

We've put together the ultimate emoji mission for you and the kids to crack ... and it's a perfect addition to any Zoom quizzes, too. At last a round we can excel at!

Can you guess the children's books that have been emoji-fied below? On your marks ...

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How many do you reckon you got right? No peeking until you can't stand it any longer ...

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Answers

1. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2. James and the Giant Peach

3. Gangsta Granny

4. The Tiger Who Came For Tea

5. The Cat in the Hat

6. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

7. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

8. Charlotte's Web

9. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

10. We're Going on a Bear Hunt

11. Goodnight Moon

12. Duck! Rabbit!

13. The Railway Children

14. Each Peach Pear Plum

15. The Jolly Postman

16. I Want My Hat Back

17. Poo Bum

18. Five Minutes Peace

19. Rainbow Fish

20. The Three Little Pigs

So, are you a proud parent who got more than 15 correct or do you need to brush up on your kids' books?

Either way, share this with your friends and family to see who gets the most answers right. Prepare to gloat ...

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