New Releases by Jack Prelutsky

Jack Prelutsky is widely acknowledged as the poet laureate of the younger generation. (And many people would happily see him crowned with no age qualification.) The New Kid on the Block and Something Big Has Been Here are household words wherever there are kids. Here is another wondrously rich, varied, clever - and always funny - collection. Meet Miss Misinformation, Swami Gourami, and Gladiola Gloppe (and her Soup Shoppe), and delight in a backwards poem, a poem that ever ends, and scores of others that will be changed, read, and loved by readers of every age. The Prelutsky-Stevenson duo is irresistible. Whether you begin at the beginning or just open the book at random, you won''t stop smiling.

A collection of Valentine poems including "I Made My Dog a Valentine" and "I Love You More Than Applesauce."

A collection of seventeen poems about such unsavory characters as witches, ogres, wizards, trolls, giants, a yeti, and seven grubby goblins.

Twelve humorous, easy-to-read poems that celebrate the spirit of Christmas. "The poems cover subjects of interest to children--making a Christmas list, performing in the school assembly, cutting a Christmas tree. Children enjoy Prelutsky''s poetry, and`this book should prove no exception."--School Library Journal.

A collection of humorous poems about bedtime.

First published in 1986 and just as fresh and relevant today, this widely acclaimed, child-friendly poetry anthology is now being reissued with a striking new jacket. In his introduction to this book Jim Trelease, bestselling author of "The Read-Aloud Handbook," writes, "No one better recognizes the essence of the child-poetry connection than poet and anthologist Jack Prelutsky. . . . Here are more than 200 little poems to feed little people with little attention spans to help both grow. Marc Brown''s inviting illustrations add a visual dimension to the poems, which further engage young imaginations." The poems are by 119 of the best-known poets of the 20th century.

A collection of humorous poems about the narrator''s four friends, one of whom is the obnoxious Harvey.

A collection of humorous poems about dinosaurs.

Interview with poet and author Jack Prelutsky.

Something big is right here! It is this book of wonderful, funny new poems by lack 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. The long-awaited companion to 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

From the puppies in Philadelphia to the piglets in Wichita, here are poems and pictures for everyone to love. Color ilustrations.

A very hungry tiger eats the grocer, the baker, and the farmer but makes a mistake when he eats the tailor.

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....Your friends are invited too. Over 100 hilarious poems about strange creatures and people--from jellyfish stew to a bouncing mouse, and a boneless chicken. "The illustrations bring the frivolity to a fever pitch."--School Library Journal. Index.

A boy describes his last day of school, adventures at the beach, a neighborhood baseball game, and other events of his summer.

"Deft, comic line drawings illustrate a collection of the animal poems from three earlier books by Prelutsky....The poems are witty, and the book can also be used for reading aloud to younger children."--Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books

A collection of twelve humorous poems about such strange creatures as the sneepy and the quossible.

A collection of sixteen humorous poems including The Sheriff of Rottenshot, The Soggy Frog, and The Ghostly Grocer of Grumble Grove.

Not for borrowing - upstairs cupboard.

Presents 12 scary poems.

Poems and illustrations depict the sights and sounds of the circus.

Fourteen humorous poems including "Poor Old Penelope", "Curious Clyde", and "Uncle Bungle".

A zebra, ostrich, elephant, and lion become the hapless victims of an incorrigible hyena''s mean tricks.