New Releases by James Stevenson

A collection of humorous poems such as "The Dancing Hippopotami," "You Can't Make Me Eat That, " "My Father's Name is Sasquatch, " and "Dear Wumbledeedumble."

Tender Sweet Fresh Funny Unpredictable Poems to feast on, again and again and again.

Mary Ann and Louie are convinced there is something scary under their beds--until Grandpa tells them what was under his bed when he was young.

This picture book, by the "New Yorker" cartoonist looks at grandpa who tells Mary Ann and Louie about their baby brother who was worse than Willy. They finally realize that their baby brother is not that bad after all.

When two mean witches won't allow Emma to make a potion, she makes up her own special magic with the help of animal friends.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When a large box is delivered to Duncan while he is away, the other animal inhabitants of Mud Flat are consumed with curiosity about what might be inside.

Something big is right here!

It is this book of wonderful, funny new poems by lack Prelutsky. If you've read The New Kid on the Block, you have some idea of the treat ahead. And if you haven't, all you have to do is start reading!

Here are four vain and ancient tortoises, a rat of culture, Super Samson Simpson, a meat loaf that defies an ax, five flying hotdogs--and many, many more people, animals, and things that are destined to become part of the lives of everyone who loves to laugh. Say them, chant them, learn them by heart, or just read them--Jack Prelutsky's poems are incomparable.

The long-awaited companion to The New Kid on the Block. "A wealth of funny new verse from a favorite poet. Prelutsky's comic muse is at its best here....Another winner."--Kirkus Reviews. "Prelutsky has done it again."--School Library Journal

A collection of humorous poems such as "The Dancing Hippopotami," "You Can't Make Me Eat That, " "My Father's Name is Sasquatch, " and "Dear Wumbledeedumble."

Have you ever encountered an underwater marching band, a pig in a bathing suit, a pet orangutan, or a witch in a hardware store? Have you ever sat with a skunk in a courtroom, shopped for a dinosaur, or conversed with a Bupple, a Wosstrus, a Violinnet, or a Celloon? You will have, once you've read this exuberant collaboration from Jack Prelutsky and his "partner in crime"* James Stevenson.

The "reigning czars of silliness"* have once again teamed up to bring readers an irresistible collection of poems that will have tongues twisting, imaginations soaring, and sides aching with laughter. The result is genius, indeed.

^*Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A young man has a lifelong love of rock collecting that eventually leads him to work at a science museum.

Everything is always the same at Grandpa's house, even the things he says-until one unusual morning.