The New Kid on the Block
Jack Prelutsky
(Author)
James Stevenson
(Illustrator)
Description
Open this book to any page to beging 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.Product Details
Price
$17.99
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Publish Date
August 20, 1984
Pages
159
Dimensions
7.46 X 9.35 X 0.87 inches | 1.5 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780688022716
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About the Author
Jack Prelutsky is the best-selling author of more than fifty books of poetry, including The New Kid on the Block, illustrated by James Stevenson, and Stardines Swim High Across the Sky, illustrated by Carin Berger. Jack Prelutsky lives in Washington State.
James Stevenson is an op-ed contributor to the New York Times. His popular column, Lost and Found New York, has appeared regularly in the newspaper since 2003. He was on the staff of The New Yorker for more than three decades; his work includes 2,000 cartoons and 80 covers, as well as reporting and fiction. He is also the author and illustrator of over 100 children's books. He lives in Connecticut.
Reviews
"It's the author's joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page."--Horn Book (starred review)
