Larger	The New Kid on the Block: Poems Author: James Stevenson, Jack Prelutsky
	Book Information Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 1 Rating: 9 ISBN-13: 9780590408363 - ISBN-10: 0590408364 Publication Date: 1/1989 Pages: 159 Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Book Reviews

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.