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Runny Babbit Returns: Another Billy Sook Hardcover – September 19, 2017

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An Amazon Best Book of 2017 * A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 * A NCTE 2018 Notable Poetry Book

Runny Babbit, the lovable star of Shel Silverstein’s New York Times bestselling poetry book, is back in this instant New York Times bestseller!

Runny Babbit Returns, a collection of 41 never-before-published poems and drawings, features Runny and other woodland characters who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own.

This carefully compiled work from the Silverstein archives is filled with spoonerism poems that are both playful and poignant. With tongue-twisting word play and uproarious characters, the endearingly befuddled Runny Babbit and his friends embody Shel Silverstein’s singular style, the one we all know and love. 

Fans of all ages won’t want to miss their chance to follow their favorite Runny in this New York Times bestseller of laugh-out-loud adventures!

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Gr 1–4–Eighteen years after the author's death and 12 years after the publication of the first collection of Runny Babbit spoonerisms, a new book of 41 "completed but unpublished works" has surfaced from Silverstein's archive. In this volume, Runny Babbit makes discoveries, enjoys himself, and finds his way out of more than a few scrapes. Each situation becomes wackier and more entertaining with the transposed first parts of words and syllables that create the spoonerisms: "Runny porgot his farachute/And plumped out of a jane./He landed right on Doc Ocrile/Who was randin' in the stain." Well-chosen words come together to form lines with natural rhythm and punch as well as endless opportunities for amusement. In one verse, a dragon tells Runny, "If I'm inpited to your varty,/then I'll fart your stire for you.'" The distinctive line illustrations provide not only more humor but also lovable personalities to wide-eyed Runny and the other characters he interacts with on the page. Readers can choose to dip in and out of this book, or, if they have real stamina for silliness, they can plow straight through. The volume ends as all great days do, with Ramma Mabbit reading stories like "Dumpty Humpty" and "Loldigocks and the Bee Threars" and a final good night poem to Runny Babbit "and all his foodland wriends." VERDICT A new Silverstein title is a welcome addition to all poetry shelves, and this one offers plenty of joy and laughter to those who read or listen to it read aloud.—Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA

From the Back Cover

Way down in the green woods

Where the animals all play,

They do things and they say things

In a different sort of way—

Instead of sayin’ “purple hat,”

They all say “hurple pat.”

Instead of sayin’ “feed the cat,”

They just say “ceed the fat.”…

Return to the topsy-turvy world of Runny Babbit and friends in another billy sook by the celebrated creator of The Giving Tree, Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Runny Babbit, and many more.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (September 19, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062479393
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062479396
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.6 x 8.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Shel Silverstein
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"And now, children, your Uncle Shelby is going to tell you a story about a very strange lion- in fact, the strangest lion I have ever met." So begins Shel Silverstein's very first children's book, Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. It's funny and sad and has made readers laugh and think since it was published in 1963. It was followed the next year by three more books. The first of them, The Giving Tree, is a moving story about the love of a tree for a boy. Shel returned to humor the same year with A Giraffe and a Half, delighting readers with a most riotous ending. The third book in 1964 was Uncle Shelby's Zoo Don't Bump the Glump! and Other Fantasies, Shel's first poetry collection, and his first and only book illustrated in full color. It combined his unique imagination and bold brand of humor in this collection of silly and scary creatures. Shel's second collection of poems and drawings, Where the Sidewalk Ends, was published in 1974. His recording of the poems won him a Grammy for best Children's Album. In this collection, Shel invited children to dream and dare to imagine the impossible, from a hippopotamus sandwich to the longest nose in the world. With his next collection of poems and drawings, A Light in the Attic, published in 1981, Shel asked his readers to turn the light on in their attics, to put something silly in the world, and not to be discouraged by the Whatifs. Instead he urged readers to catch the moon or invite a dinosaur to dinner- to have fun! A Light in the Attic was the first children's book to break onto the New York Times Bestseller List, where it stayed for a record-breaking 182 weeks. The last book that was published before his death in 1999 was Falling Up (1996). Like his other books, it is filled with unforgettable characters. Shel Silverstein's legacy continued with the release of a new work,Runny Babbit, the first posthumous publication conceived and completed before his death and released in March 2005. Witty and wondrous, Runny Babbit is a poetry collection of simple spoonerismsH, which twist the tongue and tease the mind. Don't Bump the Glump! And Other Fantasies was recently reissued in 2008 after being unavailable for over 30 years. Shel was always a believer in letting his work do the talking for him--few authors have ever done it better.

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Customers enjoy the fun and clever writing in this book. They find the illustrations beautiful and the era nostalgic. The book is described as a wonderful read-aloud and a classic by Shel Silverstein.

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Customers enjoy the fun writing style of the book. They find it clever and silly, with great wordplay that creates giggles in kids. The book is described as a nice read for kids.

"...The text is clever and creative. The illustrations are amusing and so silly that I can't imagine anyone who reads them won't love them...." Read more

"...books of spoonerisms for the last year, and this Shel Silverstein book is particularly fun." Read more

"Just what I expected! It is witty and fun and beautifully illustrated. It is a wonderful read aloud book." Read more

"...I enjoy his books because they are fun, and some lessons, for the young and old! Buy his books for you or as a gift...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find it cute, witty, and fun. The illustrations are beautifully done, making it a wonderful read-aloud book.

"...The text is clever and creative. The illustrations are amusing and so silly that I can't imagine anyone who reads them won't love them...." Read more

"Just what I expected! It is witty and fun and beautifully illustrated. It is a wonderful read aloud book." Read more

"Adorable book by the genius Shel Silverstein. I love his books! Amazon did not pack properly and it arrived crushed and they replaced it no problem" Read more

"Cute book! I'm reading it with my almost 5 year old granddaughter, she is able to figure out the interesting mix up of the letters." Read more

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Customers enjoy the era. They find the book precious and fun, a great throwback to another time. It's a classic Silverstein book that is good for a laugh and bedtime reading for kids.

"Love all of Silverstein’s writings; but this 2nd in a “series” is so precious and FUN! Kinda like Rindercella who slopped her dripper!😜..." Read more

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Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
I only recently became aware of the "Runny Babbit" books by Shel Silverstein and found them delightful. The text is clever and creative. The illustrations are amusing and so silly that I can't imagine anyone who reads them won't love them. They should be part of every child's personal library. Adults and children will be delighted by them.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
Grandson love it.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023
Read this with my 8 yo grandson tonight. We’ve been collecting books of spoonerisms for the last year, and this Shel Silverstein book is particularly fun.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023
You can't go wrong with Shel Silverstein. All of his books are amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019
Just what I expected! It is witty and fun and beautifully illustrated. It is a wonderful read aloud book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2018
I am a huge Shel Silverstein fan! I am trying to acquire a copy of all his childrens books. My favorite is "The Missing Piece Meets the Big O"! I enjoy his books because they are fun, and some lessons, for the young and old! Buy his books for you or as a gift. You will not regret your decision!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018
My family loves Shel Silverstein, especially my grandkids! We loved his other books - Runny Babbit, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up. The books are reasonably priced for a hardback book. Most of all, we love the author's silly poetry--It's a step above the Dr. Seuss' books, which I loved as well!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
Ok, when I saw the title it was a given that I had to have this book. Come on people, if you are a Silverstein fan you will get it. If you don't know him, just go for it. The guy is a master at what he does. I don't know exactly how they do it but the quality of these hard cover books, the paper and finish are way beyond the price that's charged. Enjoy!

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Sharon Prevette
5.0 out of 5 stars So fun as usual!
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2020
I read this guys books over and over as they inspire me to write my own funny poems and draw silly pictures. I am way too serious and he makes me relax.
Vivi Figueira
5.0 out of 5 stars poemas e desenhos do Shel Silverstein
Reviewed in Brazil on December 8, 2019
A continuação do livro de poemas onde as iniciais das letras são trocadas.
Ex: Invés de "feed the cat", "ceed the fat", por exemplo.
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5.0 out of 5 stars poemas e desenhos do Shel Silverstein
Reviewed in Brazil on December 8, 2019
A continuação do livro de poemas onde as iniciais das letras são trocadas.
Ex: Invés de "feed the cat", "ceed the fat", por exemplo.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Runny Babbit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2017
This book is brilliant. You have to really concentrate to read the little poems but it is so entertaining and funny it's worth it. I had thought of giving this to my little niece but it is so good I think I will keep it. If you want a laugh, but this book.
Jannice Foster
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious. Adults really need to share this with the ...
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2018
Hilarious. Adults really need to share this with the children in their lives.... laughs for everyone guaranteed.
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Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2018
As advertised.