This week's book of the week is a poetry book in honor of our Poetry Picnic for Poetry Month! (Phew! That was a lot of "poetry" in one sentence!) The book is called "I've Lost My Hippopotamus" written by Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic (of the Duck books!). This was an easy book to review as I love the whimsical poems that Jack Prelutsky writes. He doesn't let us down in the book either. Mr. Prelutsky starts us out by telling a tale of a hippo that goes missing. It's silly in that when you see the picture that goes with it, you can't believe that the girl can't actually find her hippopotamus! After all, it is obvious to us where it is hiding. Another favorite of mine can be found on page 36. This is a poem called "I Can Juggle Bowling Balls". The narrator of this poem tells us all sorts of wacky things that he can do. Or can he?
Don't forget to check out "The Screaming Weemies" on page 109 or "The Spellican" on page 126. {Where ever does Mr. Prelutsky come up with these words?} Finally, our book ends with the silly "When" on page 136.
Take it from me, you will not be disappointed in this book. It has enough silliness for all of us! Want to know more about Jack Prelutsky? Check out his website here.
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