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Jack Prelutsky Poet and Children’s Entertainer
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Jack Prelutsky
Poet and Children’s Entertainer
The New Kid on the Block
That new kid likes to fight, and picks on all the guys, that new kid scares me some, (that new kid’s twice my size),that new kid stomped my toes, that new kid swiped my ball, that new kid’s really bad, I don’t care for her at all.
By Jack Prelutsky
There’s a new kid on the block, and boy, that kid is tough, that new kid punches hard, that new kid plays real rough, that new kid’s big and strong,
with muscles everywhere, that new kid tweaked my arm,that new kid pulled my hair.
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Background Information• Grew up in New York City • Was not a fan of poetry as a kid• Enjoyed art and music • Went to college for two years • Had many jobs before becoming a writer• Became a writer in his 20’s• Married and has no children
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Background Information
In his book, Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very
Young, Jack shares more of his personal
background and tips for reading to the young.
Jack’s Writing Style• Writing for over 40 years, more than
35 books of poetry• Zany, unique creatures (named by
combining two words)• Rhyme, made up words, rhythm
(sings many of his poems)
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Made Up Creatures
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A page from Scranimals, a book of poems about animal/fruit creatures.
Jack’s Poetry Collections
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Themes (animals, school, holidays)
For the Very Young
I Can Read!
How to Write Poetry
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The Book Shelf• Dog Days: Rhymes Around the Year• Awful Ogre's Awful Day• Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!• If Not for the Cat• My Parents Think I'm Sleeping• Pizza, Pigs and Poetry: How to Write a
Poem
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More of Jack’s Books• Scranimals• The Carnival of the Animals• The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders• There's No Place Like School: Classroom
Poems• Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face• I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus•
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Jack’s Performances
Jack’s Audience Appeals to all ages, from young
child to adult.
Reed, age 7
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Awards• American Library Association Booklist
Children’s Editors’ Choice. • IRA/CBC Children’s Choice for The
Mean Old Mean Hyena. • School Library Journal Best Book of
the Year.• New York Times Notable Book of the
Year for The Dragons Are Singing Tonight.
• Children’s Poetry Laureate
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Jack’s poetry was featured in an Arthur episode on PBS.
Well Known Poet
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• Jack Prelutsky inspires students to write.• Engages students in writing exercises.
• Makes writing fun!• Let’s click on the link above and explore.
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Jack’s Interactive Website
Students will love to visit Jack Prelutsky’s website.
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“Frankly, writing poetry for children is plain old fun, and I consider myself blessed to have such a delightful career.”
~ Jack Prelutsky
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Book BrowseDuring our book browse, find
your favorite made up creature or topic from Jack Prelutsky!
