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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1984
The New Kid on the Block
By Jack Prelutsky, James Stevenson (Illustrator)
Dive into whimsical poems of odd creatures and curious adventures.
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160 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Discover a world of whimsical poetry where jellyfish stew simmers, mice bounce, and dragons host birthday parties. Meet peculiar characters like the world's worst singer and a boneless chicken. Each page offers a new, delightful surprise, challenging you to rethink the ordinary and embrace the absurd. Will you dare to argue with a shark or consider an alligator as a pet? This playful collection invites readers of all ages to explore the unexpected and revel in the joy of wordplay. Open any page and let the adventure begin!
From the publisher
Open this book to any page to beging 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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 160
- Reading age
- 6–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- NPL
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~0.1
- F&P level
- ~A
Publication
- Published
- August 20, 1984
- First published
- January 1, 1984
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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