Last Laughs
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

Last Laughs

Written by J. Patrick Lewis and Jane Yolen · Illustrated by Jeffrey Stewart Timmins

Explore the witty epitaphs of animals in a darkly humorous poetry collection.

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32 pages· 730L
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where animals' last moments are captured in satirical poems. From chickens to whales, each epitaph is a clever blend of wordplay and macabre humor. This collection promises laughter and intrigue, perfect for storytime or Halloween. What secrets do these witty verses reveal about the animal kingdom's final farewells?

From the publisher

Children’s Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis and the inimitable Jane Yolen team up in this ironic and witty take on the last moments in the lives of a variety of animals. Each satirical poem in this darkly humorous collection is an epitaph of a different animal. Grouped by animal type, these posthumous poems are full of clever wordplay and macabre humor that will appeal to kids (and adults) of all ages. From the humble chicken to the great blue whale, this laugh-out-loud poetry collection is sure to be a hit at storytimes and around Halloween.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
730L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
July 1, 2012
First published
January 1, 2012
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580892605

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