Description

Book Synopsis

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. “The illustrations bring the frivolity to a fever pitch.”—School Library Journal.

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....

This playful collection is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master

The New Kid on the Block

Product form

£10.44

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £10.99 – you save £0.55 (5%)

Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 30 Dec 2025.

A Paperback by Jack Prelutsky

Out of stock


    View other formats and editions of The New Kid on the Block by Jack Prelutsky

    Publisher: HarperCollins
    Publication Date: 2/26/2013 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780062239501, 978-0062239501
    ISBN10: 0062239503

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    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. “The illustrations bring the frivolity to a fever pitch.”—School Library Journal.

    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....

    This playful collection is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account