Book
The new kid on the block : poems / by Jack Prelutsky ; drawings by James Stevenson.
Record details
- ISBN: 0688022715 (hc.)
- Physical Description: 159 p. : ill.
- Publisher: New York : Greenwillow Books, c1984.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Children's poetry, American Humorous poetry American poetry |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 811.54 Prelu | 31681020104071 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Humorous poems about such strange creatures and people as Baloney Belly Billy and the Gloopy Gloopers. - Baker & Taylor
Poems take a humorous look at alley cats, worn-out shirts, games of hide-and-seek, the world's worst juggler, headaches, toys, revolving doors, alligators, and brothers - HARPERCOLL
From beloved and bestselling poet Jack Prelutsky come over 100 hilarious poems about strange creatures and people—from jellyfish stew to a bouncing mouse, to the very unexpected new kid! For fans of Shel Silverstein and Louis Sachar's Wayside School series. “The illustrations bring the frivolity to a fever pitch.”—School Library Journal.
Open this book to any page to begin your exploration. Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken.
You'll learn why you shouldn't argue with a shark, eat a dinosaur, or have an alligator for a pet. You'll meet the world's worst singer and the greatest video game player in history. You'll even find an invitation to a dragon's birthday party....
This playful collection is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master of the genre, Jack Prelutsky.
“It’s the author’s joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page.”—Horn Book (starred review)
- HARPERCOLL
From beloved and bestselling poet Jack Prelutsky come over 100 hilarious poems about strange creatures and people'from jellyfish stew to a bouncing mouse, to the very unexpected new kid! For fans of Shel Silverstein and Louis Sachar's Wayside School series. 'the illustrations bring the frivolity to a fever pitch.''School Library Journal.
Open this book to any page to begin your exploration. Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken.
You'll learn why you shouldn't argue with a shark, eat a dinosaur, or have an alligator for a pet. You'll meet the world's worst singer and the greatest video game player in history. You'll even find an invitation to a dragon's birthday party....
This playful collection is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master of the genre, Jack Prelutsky.
'It's the author's joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page.''Horn Book (starred review)
