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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.
2003-03-20You should buy "The New Kid on the Block".Because it has lots of funny words and weard ones.You would like the pictures too.You would laugh so hard your toung will fall out!And it will laugh with you.So buy this book today!
Mrs. Wickersham's Library Class Review 2002-03-26
Our third grade class likes all the poems because they are funny. We think this book is great. You might like to read the poem, "Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face."
Still makes me Giggle 2001-10-26
I read this book when it was first published and I was 10 years old. I remember being the first to check it out of our public library when it arrived, and I read and reread it. I still have several of the poems memorized, 'Homework' being my all-time favourite, and I hope I never grow old enough to stop laughing at these worderful, imaginative poems that have brought many smiles to my family.
The New Kid on the Block 2001-06-29
The New Kid on the Block Prelutsky, Jack (1984) Scholastic Inc.
This book is made up of a lot of funny poems.
This book is a great book. One poem that I really liked was titled "I Wonder why Dad is so Thoroughly mad" because it was very humorous.
goofy but lovable 2001-06-12
there's walt whitman's "oh captain, my captain", poe's "the raven", lazarus's "the new colossus", and tennyson's "ulysses"
then there's pruletsky's "mean maxine", "jellyfish stew", or "i spied my shadow slinking".
kids these days don't appreciate poetry as much as they should. most 15-year-olds haven't heard of iambic pentamener or alliteration. well, a way to get kids to learn would be to start them off young. the last generation had seuss and silverstein, not it's time for people to really take a good look at jack pruletsky. ok, his poems aren't metaphorical, but they give kids a deep appreciation for poetry, and may even inspire them to writ their own.
pruletsky's hilarios twist on things you don't ordinarily think about ("the flotz") and things you do ("homework", "i'm in a horrible mood today") makes this one of the most enjoyable poetry books i have read in a very long time.
Homework, oh homework 2008-03-21
Have you ever considered the advantages to having your nose on your face? Or what life is like for a boneless chicken? Or lamented a night of homework? Then this book is for you! Jack Prelutsky's collection 107 poems are silly, catchy, and classic. Readers bounce from poem to poem, carried along by James Stevenson's squiggly illustrations. Though this is a fast read, Prelutsky's odd characters, like the Underwater Wibblies and Drumpp the Grump, will keep you giggling.
These quirky poems will entertain readers both young and old. Prelutsky's poems are made for reading aloud, and audiences will enjoy listening to the made-up names and punchlines. Stevenson's artwork, which can also be found in The New Yorker, fits perfectly with the singsong style of the poems. The black and white drawings wobble and flutter around the text, interacting with it. Prelutsky's work, combined with Shel Silverstein's, makes for an excellent introduction into the world of poetry for young readers.
4th/5th Grade Class at Adams Elementary, Seattle 2007-04-26
This is a great book to share with friends and families because it is funny and a lot of the poems seem true to what kids are thinking and feeling. Some of our favorites were, "An Alleycat with One Life Left," "Homework! Oh, Homework!," "The Nothing-Doings," and "I Wonder Why Dad is so Thoroughly Mad." This is a great book for everyone!
Excellent and my daughter loves it! 2007-01-09
My child came home from her gifted/talented school requesting the book. She loved it in her classroom and has already read most of it.
Poems kids love! 2006-05-13
This book introduced my son to poetry at age eight and he became an avid fan. He became so enthralled with poetry that he began to write poetry himself. He even wrote a very insightful poem as one of his college entrance essays. Prelutsky retains his inner child and writes from a child's point of view--hard for children to resist. A must have for your home library.
Poetry can be fun! 2005-10-19
I think that this a great way to introduce poetry to kids that may believe it to be boring or stuffy. My son would ask me to read these to him over and over. We did a lot of giggling over some of them.
