Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–+ · 2023

Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast

By Jack Prelutsky, Ruth Chan (Illustrator)

Dive into a whimsical world of poems where imagination knows no bounds.

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144 pages
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Explore a world of whimsy with over a hundred poems that spark laughter and imagination. From a lizard's musical mishaps to unexpected party surprises, each verse offers a delightful twist. Jack Prelutsky's playful collection, brought to life by Ruth Chan's lively illustrations, invites readers to discover a variety of poetic forms. What surprises await in this enchanting poetic journey?

From the publisher

Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast is guaranteed to make readers laugh, imagine, write, and dream.”A quick-witted delight.”–Kirkus Reviews (starred review)”Perfectly in pitch.”–Publishers Weekly (starred review)”A well-written, must-have collection of poems.”–School Library Journal (starred review)A collection from the celebrated inaugural Young People’s Poet Laureate and bestselling poet Jack Prelutsky, featuring more than one hundred original poems!From a lizard playing a mandolin (although not very well) to the surprised guest of honor (at a birthday party he threw for himself), there’s something for everyone in Jack Prelutsky’s Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast. Illustrator Ruth Chan’s lively and hilarious black-and-white art jumps off the page and illuminates a wide array of poetic forms, from haiku to concrete poems and everything in between.This collection is full of the wit, humor, and imagination that has made Jack Prelutsky a household name and one of the most beloved poets for children. His poetry books for kids include such favorites as A Pizza the Size of the Sun and The New Kid on the Block.Includes black-and-white line art on every page, plus an index.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Reading age
8–99+
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Published
February 14, 2023
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9780063019140

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