The New Kid on the Block: Poems Author: James Stevenson, Jack Prelutsky
	Book Information Book Type: Paperback Rating: 4 ISBN-13: 9780590408363 - ISBN-10: 0590408364 Publication Date: 1/1989 Pages: 159 Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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.