4 stars
A hilarious collection of poems that taps into the whimsey, humor, imagination, and oddity of childhood. Great for those who enjoy Shel Silverstein or as an introduction to poetry. These poems are wonderful to read aloud and are paired with fun drawings from James Stevenson that really bring them to life.
Throughout the silliness, there are also some heartwarming poems thrown in. Common images and themes that emerge are animals, food, dealing with siblings, and people embracing their weirdness.
This collection is especially fun for word-lovers as Prelutsky works in interesting puzzles such as lines in reverse, the meanings of homophones, mixed up letters, and poems printed backwards.
A creative collection, sure to delight.