The New Kid on the Block

by Jack Prelutsky Narrated by Jack Prelutsky

Overview

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 Sachar's Wayside School series.

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....

This playful collection is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master of the genre, Jack Prelutsky.

“It's the author's joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page.”-Horn Book*(starred review)

Perfect for young readers who love silly, imaginative stories and poetry, The New Kid on the Block is sure to bring laughter and joy to bedtime story sessions or quiet reading time.

With over 100 hilarious poems and charming illustrations, this book is a must-have addition to any child's bookshelf.

HarperCollins 2024

Editorial Reviews

Horn Book

A fine prescription against the blues at anytime of year.

From the Publisher

It’s the author’s joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page.” — Horn Book (starred review)

Horn Book (starred review)

It’s the author’s joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173724762
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	04/10/2007
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Read an Excerpt

The New Kid on the Block

There's a new kid on the block,
and boy, that kid is tough,
that new kid punches hard,
that new kid plays real rough,
that new kid's big and strong,
with muscles everywhere,
that new kid tweaked my arm,
that new kid pulled my hair.

That new kid likes to fight,
and picks on all the guys,
that new kid scares me some,
(that new kid's twice my size),
that new kid stomped my toes,
that new kid swiped my ball,
that new kid's really bad,
I don't care for her at all.

The New Kid on the Block. Copyright © by Jack Prelutsky. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.

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