Author: Jack Prelutsky
Title: The New Kid on the Block
Publisher: Greenwillow Books Date: 1984
Age level: Primary (K-2) Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
This is a great book of poems (one of my childhood favorites) which encompasses all things fantastical and silly, while still having some realistic ideas in there too.
Strengths:
One of the things I like about this book is the variety of topics Prelutsky addresses. There are so many poems and ideas to choose from, that the reader can pick whatever they are in the mood for. There are also poems that have varied text size and fonts, which make them really pop off the page. The illustrations are funny and go along with the imaginative quality of the poems. There is something for everyone in this book of poetry, which makes it a really versatile book.
Concerns:
I really have no concerns with this book. Prelutsky knows his audience and what they like. The only suggestion I can think of would be to include a few more realistic poems that the children can learn from.
Classroom use/Other comments:
This is a great book to have around the classroom that children can read when they have free time. A quick activity could involve the children illustrating a poem that the teacher reads aloud. This is a timeless poetry book that will be around for a while.
Title: The New Kid on the Block
Publisher: Greenwillow Books Date: 1984
Age level: Primary (K-2) Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
This is a great book of poems (one of my childhood favorites) which encompasses all things fantastical and silly, while still having some realistic ideas in there too.
Strengths:
One of the things I like about this book is the variety of topics Prelutsky addresses. There are so many poems and ideas to choose from, that the reader can pick whatever they are in the mood for. There are also poems that have varied text size and fonts, which make them really pop off the page. The illustrations are funny and go along with the imaginative quality of the poems. There is something for everyone in this book of poetry, which makes it a really versatile book.
Concerns:
I really have no concerns with this book. Prelutsky knows his audience and what they like. The only suggestion I can think of would be to include a few more realistic poems that the children can learn from.
Classroom use/Other comments:
This is a great book to have around the classroom that children can read when they have free time. A quick activity could involve the children illustrating a poem that the teacher reads aloud. This is a timeless poetry book that will be around for a while.
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