{"product_id":"the-new-kid-on-the-block-paperback","title":"The New Kid on the Block - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack Prelutsky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Stevenson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom 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.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'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....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis playful collection is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master of the genre, Jack Prelutsky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"It's the author's joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page.\"--\u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's a new kid on the block, \u003cbr\u003eand boy, that kid is tough, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid punches hard, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid plays real rough, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid's big and strong, \u003cbr\u003ewith muscles everywhere, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid tweaked my arm, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid pulled my hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen this book to any page and begin your exploration. Here are more than 100 poems about things you may never have thought about before. Turn the pages and be introduced to jellyf ish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, a boneless chicken, and the very unexpected new kid!\u003c\/p\u003e--Horn Book \u003cstrong\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's a new kid on the block, \u003cbr\u003eand boy, that kid is tough, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid punches hard, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid plays real rough, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid's big and strong, \u003cbr\u003ewith muscles everywhere, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid tweaked my arm, \u003cbr\u003ethat new kid pulled my hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen this book to any page and begin your exploration. Here are more than 100 poems about things you may never have thought about before. Turn the pages and be introduced to jellyf ish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, a boneless chicken, and the very unexpected new kid!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 26, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753514467616,"sku":"9780062239501","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/80a61f03193e90dc1ae9122efcb59bac.webp?v=1780021854","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-new-kid-on-the-block-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}