It’s not too often you learn about the advantages to having your nose on your face, or what life is like for a boneless chicken, or lamented a night of homework, which are all part of silly poems from Prelutsky's collection 107 poems. They are all silly, catchy, and classic. As I opened the book, I bounced from poem to poem, being carried along by James Stevenson's squiggly illustrations. Though this is a fast read, Prelutsky's odd characters, like the Underwater Wibblies and Drumpp the Grump, will keep you laughing, and I’m all for some funny poetry!
I think these quirky poems will entertain readers both young and old. Prelutsky's poems are made for reading aloud, and audiences will enjoy listening to the made-up names and punch lines. Stevenson's artwork fits perfectly with the singsong style of the poems. The black and white drawings wobble and flutter around the text, interacting with it. Prelutsky's work combined with Shel Silverstein's, makes for an excellent introduction into the world of poetry for young readers.
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