New Releases by Jack Prelutsky

Started by Dr. Seuss, finished by Jack Prelutsky, and illustrated by Lane Smith, Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! is a joyous ode to individuality starring unsinkable teacher Miss Bonkers and the quirky Diffendoofer School (which must prove it has taught its students how to think--or have them sent to dreary Flobbertown). Included is an introduction by Dr. Seuss''s longtime editor explaining how the book came to be and reproductions of Dr. Seuss''s original pencil sketches and hand-printed notes for the book—a true find for all Seuss collectors! Jack Prelutsky and Lane Smith pay homage to the Good Doctor in their own distinctive ways, the result of which is the union of three one-of-a-kind voices in a brand-new, completely original book that is greater than the sum of its parts. For all of us who will never forget our school days and that special teacher, here is a book to give and to get.

There''s the Flotz (who gobbles dots -- watch out if you''ve got freckles), the Phillyloo Bird and the Wendigo, the Hum Bug Machine and the Ogglewop...just try to imagine them! From Lewis Carroll''s classic "Jabberwocky" to Dr. Seuss''s tongue-twister "The Drum-Tummied Snumm", here are poems just a little bit spooky, poems that are downright funny, and quiet little poems that invite creative thinking. Some of the notable poets represented here are Ogden Nash, John Ciardi, Florence Parry Heide, Spike Milligan, Karla Kuskin, and, of course, Jack Prelutsky. Kevin Hawkes''s colorful paintings explore the outer reaches of where a truly great imagination can take one!

An illustrated collection of poems about animals, insects, and birds by poets from different parts of the world.

Another illustrated collection of primarily traditional or anonymous verses, most of which are humorous and easily memorized.

Thirteen poems to spice up the holiday that ghouls and ghosts love most. "Prelutsky''s Nightmares tamed for beginning readers. They''re catchy at the most rudimentary level."--Kirkus Reviews.

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.

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.

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!

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

A collection of forty-six animal poems.

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.