Silly Verse for Kids

Author: Spike Milligan
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780141362984
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
EDUCATIONAL: ENGLISH LITERATURE. This is a collection of the absurd, ridiculous, sublime and characteristically anarchic verse from the brilliant Spike Milligan. With his very own illustrations, this collection, which includes the famous On the Ning Nang Nong will make you laugh from the bottom of your belly - just like Spike did. Ages 9+.

When The Teacher Isn't Looking

Author: Kenn Nesbitt
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 1442455853
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Students and teachers will roar as Kenn Nesbitt pokes fun at silly school topics with dozens of wacky poems. Who knew school lunches and detention could be so funny? Kenn Nesbitt, that's who! Do you attend a school like the one Kenn Nesbitt describes in this hysterically funny collection of poems? There's a frenzied food fight in the cafeteria. For show-and-tell, kids burp the ABCs. Recently, "pet days" have been banned (and for good reason). And the funniest things happen when the teacher isn't looking. Kids and teachers rate these rhymes A+ (and you will, too).

Michael Rosen's Book of Very Silly Poems

Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140371370
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
A lively, funny anthology of nonsense verse, including some new poems by Michael Rosen. Age 8+ 64 pages

No More Poems!

Author: Rhett Miller
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316416495
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rhett Miller teams up with Caldecott Medalist and bestselling artist Dan Santat in a riotous collection of irreverent poems for modern families. In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, these poems bring a fresh new twist to the classic dilemmas of childhood as well as a perceptive eye to the foibles of modern family life. Full of clever wordplay and bright visual gags--and toilet humor to spare--these twenty-three rhyming poems make for an ideal read-aloud experience. Taking on the subjects of a bullying baseball coach and annoying little brothers with equally sly humor, renowned lyricist Rhett Miller's clever verses will have the whole family cackling.

Once, I Laughed My Socks Off - Poems for Kids

Author: Steven Attewell
Publisher: Steven Attewell
ISBN: 1475030452
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 27

Book Description
A collection of fun and imaginative of poems for fun and imaginative kids (and those adults that still behave like kids). Learn why you should tidy up after yourself, why midnight snacking is not such a good idea, and what to do if you laugh so hard that your socks come off!This delightful book of children's poems contains a host of interesting stories and characters for your kids to enjoy. Each story more fun that the last.Amongst the stories you'll find Melvin the midnight-snacking, sneaking teddy bear who can't wait to get his hands on the rest of the jam. Two collared doves, Ebb and Flo, who narrowly escape a run-in with the cat and fall in love. My socks (which won't stop dancing around). And Desmond, your friendly, but slightly present-obsessed Christmas fairy.This book is suitable for 4 to 50 year-olds.

Poems Aloud

Author: Joseph Coelho
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
ISBN: 0711247692
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

Book Description
Poems are made to read OUT LOUD! A wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud. 20 poems by the award winning â??Joseph Coelho will arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence. Perfect for confident children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original poems by the much loved and award winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho. There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray-Barnett bring each page to life. "Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" ~ Books for Keeps

Giggle Poetry Reading Lessons

Author: Amy Buswell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476742944
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Many struggling readers are embarrassed to read aloud. They are often intimidated or bored by texts that reading specialists require them to practice. So, instead of catching up, they are falling further behind. This handbook filled with poetry reading lessons can help turn struggling readers into happy readers.

A Children's Treasury of Milligan

Author: Spike Milligan
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1852273216
Category : Children's poetry, English
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Anthology of Spike Milligan's poems and stories for children. Suggested level: junior, primary.

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

Author: Jack Prelutsky
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0394850106
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The most accessible and joyous introduction to the world of poetry! The Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems for kids personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wealth of beloved classic poems from the past and modern glittering gems, every child who opens this treasury will finda world of surprises and delights which will instill a lifelong love of poetry. Featuring 572 unforgettable poems, and over 400 one-of-a-kind illustrations from the Caldecott-winning illustrator of the Frog and Toad series, Arnold Lobel, this collection is, quite simply, the perfect way to introduce children to the world of poetry.

My Hippo Has the Hiccups

Author: Kenn Nesbitt
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402227523
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Kenn Nesbitt's hilarious poetry is adored by kids. They just can't get enough of the great beats, wonderful imagery, and good ol' belly laughs his poetry contains! With over a hundred poems included, most of them new but some old favorites too, My Hippo Has the Hiccups is a laugh-out-loud good time. The audio CD features lots of the great poem readings and zany humor that make Kenn one of the most widely sought school speakers in the country. From angry vegetables to misbehaving robots to the boy who is only half a werewolf, these are all officially poems Kenn totally made up: my robot does my homework! | i bought a pet banana! | when vegetables are angry... Be sure to visit Kenn online at the world's most popular poetry site for kids: poetry4kids.com