MODULE 9: ROLLING IN THE AISLES
These
poems are hilarious for kids and gave me several good giggles. I enjoyed how this book is a compilation of
poems chosen by kids, so as a librarian I know kids will enjoy this book, as
well. Most of the poems are from
well-known authors such as Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky, as well as
Bruce Lansky himself. Not only will kids
enjoy the humor of the poems, but the stories in the poems are relatable, such
as taking a bath, wearing dirty socks, and choosing an afternoon snack.
APA Reference of Book:
Rolling in the Aisles A Collection
of Laugh-out-loud Poems. (2011). Paw Prints.
Impressions:
Bruce Lansky has compiled some well-thought out and fun poems that are relatble to children. Poetry and verse are styles of writing that are not well-taught in schools, therefore, students don’t always enjoy this type of writing. Compilations such as these provide a high energy and relatable read that student’s will enjoy, rather than feeling like reading this genre as work. I highly recommend this book of poems for juvenile readers.
Bruce Lansky has compiled some well-thought out and fun poems that are relatble to children. Poetry and verse are styles of writing that are not well-taught in schools, therefore, students don’t always enjoy this type of writing. Compilations such as these provide a high energy and relatable read that student’s will enjoy, rather than feeling like reading this genre as work. I highly recommend this book of poems for juvenile readers.
Professional Review:
“Gr 3-6-Another zany collection by the veteran team that created Kids Pick the Funniest Poems (Meadowbrook, 1991). This anthology is similar in size, length, and style. There is one poem per page (occasionally per spread) accompanied by a large cartoon, rendered in black and white and shades of gray. Well-known poets like Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein are represented as are some lesser-known authors. The selections are arranged loosely by standard topics: families, friends, animals, holidays, Mother Goose spoofs, etc. Kids will enjoy the irreverent treatments of familiar topics: "My goldfish died this morning/At exactly half past seven./MIy mother helped me say a prayer,/Then flushed him into heaven." Many of the poems make fun of things kids love to slam, such as school lunch: "Our school lunch is from outer space,/Endangering the human race." Carpenter's illustrations capture the punch line of each selection, adding to the humor. A kid-pleasing choice for any poetry collection.-Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT”
“Gr 3-6-Another zany collection by the veteran team that created Kids Pick the Funniest Poems (Meadowbrook, 1991). This anthology is similar in size, length, and style. There is one poem per page (occasionally per spread) accompanied by a large cartoon, rendered in black and white and shades of gray. Well-known poets like Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein are represented as are some lesser-known authors. The selections are arranged loosely by standard topics: families, friends, animals, holidays, Mother Goose spoofs, etc. Kids will enjoy the irreverent treatments of familiar topics: "My goldfish died this morning/At exactly half past seven./MIy mother helped me say a prayer,/Then flushed him into heaven." Many of the poems make fun of things kids love to slam, such as school lunch: "Our school lunch is from outer space,/Endangering the human race." Carpenter's illustrations capture the punch line of each selection, adding to the humor. A kid-pleasing choice for any poetry collection.-Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT”
[Rolling in the aisles].
School Library Journal, 51(11), 150.
Library Uses:
This book is an excellent choice to help teach poetry units of any kind. It is a must in a library collection.
This book is an excellent choice to help teach poetry units of any kind. It is a must in a library collection.