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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 16 min read-aloud
Runny Babbit Returns
Written & illustrated by Shel Silverstein
Explore a whimsical world of topsy-turvy language and playful poetry with Runny Babbit's laugh-out-loud adventures.
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96 pages· 2,072 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Join Runny Babbit and his woodland friends as they navigate a world of spoonerisms and topsy-turvy language. This collection of 41 never-before-published poems invites readers into a playful, tongue-twisting adventure. With each poem, Runny and his companions bring laughter and charm, embodying the unique style of Shel Silverstein. Will you unravel the delightful chaos of their topsy-turvy world? Dive into this New York Times bestseller and discover the joy of language turned on its head.
From the publisher
Runny Babbit, the lovable star of Shel Silverstein’s New York Times bestselling poetry book, is back in this instant New York Times bestseller!
Runny Babbit Returns, a collection of 41 never-before-published poems and drawings, features Runny and other woodland characters who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own.
This carefully compiled work from the Silverstein archives is filled with spoonerism poems that are both playful and poignant. With tongue-twisting word play and uproarious characters, the endearingly befuddled Runny Babbit and his friends embody Shel Silverstein’s singular style, the one we all know and love.
Fans of all ages won’t want to miss their chance to follow their favorite Runny in this New York Times bestseller of laugh-out-loud adventures!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 2,072
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~731L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 191036
Publication
- Published
- September 19, 2017
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062479396
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