The new kid on the block - jack prelutsky

Over 100 hilarious poems about strange creatures and people--from jellyfish stew to a bouncing mouse, and a boneless chicken.

The illustrations bring a frivolity to a fever pitch.

--School Library Journal.

Full color.

ALA Notable Childrens Book.

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 Sachars 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.

Youll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken.

Youll learn why you shouldnt argue with a shark, eat a dinosaur, or have an alligator for a pet.

Youll meet the worlds worst singer and the greatest video game player in history.

Youll even find an invitation to a dragons 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.

Its the authors joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page.

-- Horn Book (starred review).