Jack Prelutsky

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Florida

The long-awaited companion to the bestselling The New Kid on the Block. "A wealth of funny new verse from a favorite poet. Prelutsky's comic muse is at its best here. Another winner."--Kirkus Reviews. "Prelutsky has done it again."--School Library Journal

Something big is right here!

It is this book of wonderful, funny poems by beloved children's poet Jack Prelutsky. If you've read The New Kid on the Block, you have some idea of the treat ahead. And if you haven't, all you have to do is start reading!

Here are four vain and ancient tortoises, a rat of culture, Super Samson Simpson, a meat loaf that defies an ax, five flying hotdogs--and many, many more people, animals, and things that are destined to become part of the lives of everyone who loves to laugh.

Say them, chant them, learn them by heart, or just read them--Jack Prelutsky's poems are incomparable.

Something Big Has Been Here

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Missouri

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New York





Have you ever encountered an underwater marching band, a pig in a bathing suit, a pet orangutan, or a witch in a hardware store Have you ever sat with a skunk in a courtroom, shopped for a dinosaur, or conversed with a Bupple, a Wosstrus, a Violinnet, or a Celloon You will have, once you've read this exuberant collaboration from Jack Prelutsky and his "partner in crime" James Stevenson.

The "reigning czars of silliness" have once again teamed up to bring readers an irresistible collection of poems that will have tongues twisting, imaginations soaring, and sides aching with laughter. The result is genius, indeed.

Publishers Weekly (starred review)

My Dog May Be a Genius

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A collection of eighteen poems takes young readers on a tour through a typical school day, tackling subjects such as recess, the school bus, music, gym, and a water fountain.

There's No Place Like School: Classroom Poems

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Nebraska

It is hard to believe that Cincinnati Patty, Justin Austin, Pennington Poe, and the little pink pig in Arkansas have not been chanted and sung about by children for generations. But it is not hard to believe that they Will be chanted and sung about for generations to come! Jack Prelutsky and Garth Williams have created a nursery world, peopled with unforgettable characters. Come and meet your new friends. They will be old friends soon!

Ride a Purple Pelican

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Oregon

A collection of humorous poetry on a variety of topics.

A Pizza the Size of the Sun

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Poems about You

"Twenty-one poems that will entertain you, inspire you, and celebrate you for who you are!"--Page 4 of cover.

I'm Glad I'm Me

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Delaware

Poems

The poet laureate of the young set is back, with his artist laureate collaborator, to "take another swipe at stuffiness."- Here are more than one hundred poems bursting to be read, chanted, laughed over, and remembered.It would be hard to find a schoolage kid who has not read or heard a Prelutsky poem and who does not want to hear another. He plays with the language and encourages readers to revel in the game. Puns, jokes, wordplay and shape play, wit, silliness, slapstick, and joy abound. Some of the poems are about people, some are about animals. And some are about things that never were (and that one hopes never will be). Be warned: Read a poem once and you will love it. Read it several times and it will be part of you forever.

It's Raining Pigs and Noodles

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New Jersey

Humorous poems about such strange creatures and people as Baloney Belly Billy and the Gloopy Gloopers.

The New Kid on the Block

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Retired school library book. Previous owner’s information has been blackened out on the inside of the front and back covers. Interior pages are in good condition. Jacket has tearing on the back cover. 

North Carolina

Twenty-eight rollicking rhymes from the undisputed master of hilarious verse for children, Jack Prelutsky, are matched with enchanting illustrations by Petra Mathers in this uproarious poetry collection. 

In this collection there are tongue-twisting (but real) places to visit, such as Tuscaloosa and Winnemucca. There are remarkable sights, such as an elephant perched in a sycamore tree. And there are unforgettable characters, including Granny Gooding, Sarah Small, and Barnaby Boone, all of whose poems are guaranteed to make you smile. Young, sweet, and simply silly, you can bet your boots that this book will have everyone seeing red--suspenders, that is!



From Minneapolis to the Grand Canyon, Tuscaloosa to Seattle, families across the country will love this irresistible modern classic!

The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

From the first Thanksgiving feast to Daddys football game to the inevitable leftovers, here are 12 poems sure to enrich even the tastiest of holidays. This collection of verses by Prelutsky is available for the first time in full color.

It's Thanksgiving

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The poet laureate of the young set is back, with his artist laureate collaborator, to "take another swipe at stuffiness."- Here are more than one hundred poems bursting to be read, chanted, laughed over, and remembered. It would be hard to find a schoolage kid who has not read or heard a Prelutsky poem and who does not want to hear another. He plays with the language and encourages readers to revel in the game. Puns, jokes, wordplay and shape play, wit, silliness, slapstick, and joy abound. Some of the poems are about people, some are about animals. And some are about things that never were (and that one hopes never will be). Be Read a poem once and you will love it. Read it several times and it will be part of you forever.kidspoems

Pennsylvania

Michigan

I'm an awful, awful ogre, Absolutely awful ogre. I'm so awful, Awful Ogre Is my awful ogre name ... Awful Ogre is huge, hungry, horrible –– and totally lovable. Larger than life, Awful Ogre packs into one day enough excitement, imagination, emotion, and sheer ebullience to last most of us a lifetime. In his awful, irresistible way, he steals the heart of every reader. Ages 6+

Awful Ogre's Awful Day

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South Carolina

It's Valentine's Day

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California

In a new, original book started by Dr. Seuss, little Diffendoofer School must prove it has taught its students how to think or they will be sent to dreary Flobbertown.

Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!

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Colorado

Hard Boiled Bugs for Breakfast

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Maryland

More than 550 poems by American, English, and anonymous authors.

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

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How to Write a Poem





Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza How about a pig How about a pigeon, penguin, potato, Ping-Pong, parrot, puppy, pelican, porcupine, pie, pachyderm, or your parents

Jack Prelutsky has written more than a thousand poems about all of these things--and many others. In this book he gives you the inside scoop on writing poetry and shows you how you can turn your own experiences and stories about your family, your pets, and your friends into poems. He offers tips, advice, and secrets about writing and provides some fun exercises to help you get started (or unstuck). You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the ingredients of some of his most popular poems. If you are a poet, want to be a poet, or if you have to write a poem for homework and you just need some help, this is the book for you!

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