Poetry - The New Kid on the Block

Bibliography
Prelutsky, Jack. 1984. THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK. by James Stevenson. New York: Greenwillow Books. ISBN 0688022715

Plot Summary
Prelutsky's The New Kid on the Block is a collection of over 100 humorous and silly poems about such strange creatures and people as underwater wibbles and Granny Grizer.

Critical Analysis
Prelutsky's rhymes are a laughfest for the young and young at heart. In no way predictable, his poems feature characters and events you'd never dream of from a boneless chicken to a zoosher to a boy with a nose between his toes to a woman washing garbage before she throws it out. The rhymes are sprinkled with alliteration, tongue twisters, and flow in perfect rhythm. Stevenson's black and white loose pen and ink sketches are lively, a perfect partner for the author's playful poetry.

Review Excerpt(s)
Horn Book: "A fine prescription against the blues at anytime of year."
Kirkus Reviews: "A wealth of funny new verse from a favorite poet...Hilarious black and white art. Another winner from this talented pair."

Connections
*Other poetry books written by Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by James Stevenson:
SOMETHING BIG HAS BEEN HERE. ISBN 0688064345
A PIZZA THE SIZE OF THE SUN. ISBN 0688132359
IT'S RAINING PIGS AND NOODLES. ISBN 006029194X