"Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them."
- Arnold Lobel


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11 June 2010

Mystery Friend Friday - Meet Jack Prelutsky, Children's Poet!

Jack Prelutsky, poet extraordinaire, is our "Mystery Friend" today!

Be sure to check out Mr. Prelutsky's super-cool website - it rocks!

Mr. Prelutsky has been writing poetry for over 30 years, and he has the distinguished honor of being named Children's Poet Laureate.  His poetry appeals to girls and boys of all ages, whether they are looking for a laugh, a spook, or just a simple reminder of the joys of childhood.


Be Glad Your Nose Is on Your Face: And Other Poems: Some of the Best of Jack PrelutskyPizza, Pigs, and Poetry: How to Write a PoemRead-Aloud Rhymes for the Very YoungThe New Kid on the BlockIt's Raining Pigs & NoodlesMy Dog May Be a GeniusFor Laughing Out Loud: Poems to Tickle Your FunnyboneA Pizza the Size of the SunThe Dragons Are Singing TonightMy Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Book 3)What a Day It Was at School!It's Christmas! (I Can Read Book 3)It's Thanksgiving! (I Can Read Book 3)


"The clouds I watched this afternoon were flocks of silent sheep,
but now they've turned to smoky wolves that watch me while I sleep."
- excerpt from the poem, "The Clouds I Watched This Afternoon"
from Mr. Prelutsky's book, My Parents Think I'm Sleeping


How about checking out a poetry book by Jack Prelutsky the next time you visit the library? You'll be glad you did!
Happy reading!



**This post is linked to the Book Blogger Hop at Crazy for Books - click on the link to find out more about this meme!!**

2 comments:

Read it Barefoot said...

What a great blog. I too love childrens books! Can't wait to see more.

Kim
www.readitbarefoot.blogspot.com

Kathy Martin said...

I'm just hopping by to wish you a good day and lots of good books. I'm a new follower.

Ms. Martin Teaches Media

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