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OverviewA spoonful of poetry helps the mockery go down! This collection of presidential poems is historical and hysterical. The clerihew is a simple poetic form specifically invented to make fun of famous people--and who is more famous than the misbehaving presidents of the United States? Here are forty-three poems teasing the commander-in-chief that are fun to read aloud and even more fun to write yourself. From the author of the incredibly inventive Lemonade: And Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word comes a new collection filled with zingers, humdingers, and Presidential Misadventures. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bob Raczka , Dan E BurrPublisher: Roaring Brook Press Imprint: Roaring Brook Press Dimensions: Width: 15.70cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781596439801ISBN 10: 1596439807 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 27 January 2015 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThese poems are satisfying bursts of sarcasm and wit. --Publisher's Weekly Lighthearted and entertaining, Raczka's irreverent quatrains show middle graders no figure is too lofty for some poetic play. --Kirkus A jovial collection . . . Share these aloud with history buffs or to enliven the classroom. --Booklist A fun and informative addition to poetry collections. --School Library Journal """These poems are satisfying bursts of sarcasm and wit."" --Publisher's Weekly ""Lighthearted and entertaining, Raczka's irreverent quatrains show middle graders no figure is too lofty for some poetic play."" --Kirkus ""A jovial collection . . . Share these aloud with history buffs or to enliven the classroom."" --Booklist ""A fun and informative addition to poetry collections."" --School Library Journal" Presidential portraits in light verse . . . Raczka's irreverent quatrains show middle graders no figure is too lofty for some poetic play. - Kirkus Reviews Author InformationBob Raczka has written many books about art and art history for children and several collections of children's poetry including Lemonade: And Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Dan E. Burr is an illustrator and cartoonist who has won several Eisner and Harvey Awards. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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