Author- Jack Prelutsky
Title- The New Kid on the block
Illustrator- James Stevenson
Year-1984
Genre- Poetry
Format- Hardcover
Publisher- Greenwillow Books
Reading Level- Intermediate Reading
Interest Level- Elementary
Topics- Rhythm, Rhymes, Poetry
Summary- This book has a ton of fun and creative poems for children to enjoy. These poems take the readers imagination farther then its ever been before with ridiculous stories about gloopy gloppers, yubbazubbies, and even the flotz. They are fun, enjoyable, and extremely creative. A very famous book of poems for good reasons.
Extension Activity- Have the kids create their own collection of poetry and by the end of the unit every student has their own book of poetry.
