Bibliography:
ISBN 0152058605
Plot Summary:
An
illustrated collection of over 150 poems featuring such characters as the Mad
Magician, who cut someone just for a laugh; Rose, the old woman who carried a
crab on her nose; and Silly Nelly, who slept on the leopard.
Critical Analysis:
This is a great poetry book to read for all ages with every
topic imaginable. There’s even a
challenge to read on the inside cover; “This book is filled with brilliant
verse…But you won’t get to any if you don’t turn the pages.” The author uses twisted
humor mixed with alliteration and rhyme to catch the reader’s attention. The poems are clever and brilliant; some are
long and most are short. This weird
sense of humor keeps the reader hooked and giggling for more. Readers can easily relate to its topics; a
lazy man, a nose, and the school cafeteria.
The pages of this book are thick, adding to
the interesting feel. It contains black
and white cartoon drawings that seem to be sketches. The thickness and the size of the book itself
is unique and adds a creative aspect.
The reader must study the drawings to be able to visualize what the poem
is expressing.
I enjoyed the humor and uniqueness of
this book.
Review Excerpts:
- - A Society of School Librarians International Honor Book
- - A Parenting Reading Magic Award Winner
Connections
Other poem books that are fun to read:
* A Kick in the Head: An Everyday
Guide to Poetic Forms, written by Paul B. Janeczko and illustrated by Chris
Raschka. ISBN 0763641324
-
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
ISBN 0060256680
Douglas Florian is best known for his picture book
collections of animal poetry full of facts, humor, and clever word play. Some
of them are:
- ON THE WING is about birds ISBN 0152004971
- IN THE SWIM is about fish ISBN
0152024379
- INSECTLOPEDIA is about insects
ISBN 0152013067
- LIZARDS, FROGS, AND POLLIWOGS. ISBN 015202591X
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