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What a Day It Was at School!

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Another great collection of poetry from Jack Prelutsky! I am using these to help teach different types of poetry and using the 6+1 Traits when writing. I teach fifth graders and they loved the poems.

My daughter received this book as a gift for her 6th birthday, and in the 4 weeks since then, we have read it almost daily. Every time, she seems to find the poems every bit as funny as she did the first time we read it. There aren't many books that I can say I haven't gotten tired of reading to her, but this is one of the few. It's become our new favorite read-aloud book, and I definitely plan to look for more by Jack Prelutsky.

My 6 year-old loves the poems in this book. He especially enjoys "I Made A Noise This Morning". The poems include much that could happen in a typical school day. We are Prelutsky fans.

In general I am not too fond of poetry, be it adult or children's poetry. I ordered this book along with several others by Jack Prelutsky for my 4 grandsons ranging in age from 2 to 7. As I usually do, I read every one of them before they do. Since I am not as eloquent as the author I cannot find the appropriate words as to how to describe how special these books are. Every child and adult with a sense of humor should pick up at least one of Mr. Prelutsky's books and read it. Even though they are written for kids, as an adult I found them to be more then special. He is an excellent author who does things with words that will not only entertain you and any child that is lucky enough to own his books, but after reading them I would not be surprised if this introduction to poetry will result in kids at any age being anxious to read more of Mr. Prelutsky's books. This author is exceptional when it comes to putting into verse life the way kids perceive it. His expertise in making the verses flow and rhyme so perfectly is a literary experience all children of any age should be exposed to. Any adult reading these books to a young child will not be bored and will actually look forward to the forthcoming verbal interaction that will be fulfilling for both the child and the adult. Some of his books are written for children that are reading on their own. These children will no doubt enjoy reading the books that were written for younger kids as well. Don't be surprised if they go back to these books over and over again even when childhood is just a memory. Do a child a favor and open the door to a very special reading experience that will not soon be forgotten.

The books themselves which include both hardcover and soft cover are made so that each page is thick enough to withstand being handled by children and even the soft covered books look and feel as if they are much more expensive than what I actually paid for them. When you hold it you can see how substantial and well made the book is. Like the potato chip commercial says, you can't just read one, after reading one I am sure that you will want to buy all of Mr. Prelutsky's children's books which is exactly what I did.

Great introduction to poems in these silly shorts. My boys both loved the stories and ask me to read it over and over.

Our family loves this book and we have bought many copies to give as gifts (as well as given one to my son's kindergarten teacher for her classroom).
The rhyming poems are very creative and fun for kids to read.

This is a wonderful hardcover book written by Jack Prelutsky. Who doesn't love Jack Prelutsky! His poems are so high interest that students are always on task when we use them with exercises. My favorite is I Have to Write a Poem for Class.