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The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders by Jack Prelutsky

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The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders

Jack Prelutsky

HarperCollins · Hardcover · February 19, 2002

Reading lane: Funny Poems

Twenty-eight rollicking rhymes from the undisputed master of hilarious verse for children, Jack Prelutsky, are matched with enchanting illustrations by Petra Mathers in this uproarious poetry collection.

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Why This Clicks

Silly, Sound-Rich Verse

Tongue-twisting place names, oddball sights, and memorable characters make these rhymes a playful read aloud.

Come here for

  • Real places with wonderfully twisty names
  • Silliness that takes its rhymes seriously

Expect

  • Twenty-eight rollicking poems
  • Enchanting illustrations by Petra Mathers

Book Details

Authors
Jack Prelutsky
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
February 19, 2002
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Funny Poems · Frogs & Toads
Reading lane
Funny Poems

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  • The Classics

  • Girls & Young Women

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  • Beginner Readers

About This Book

Twenty-eight rollicking rhymes from the undisputed master of hilarious verse for children, Jack Prelutsky, are matched with enchanting illustrations by Petra Mathers in this uproarious poetry collection. In this collection there are tongue-twisting (but real) places to visit, such as Tuscaloosa and Winnemucca. There are remarkable sights, such as an elephant perched in a sycamore tree. And there are unforgettable characters, including Granny Gooding, Sarah Small, and Barnaby...

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Twenty-eight rollicking rhymes from the undisputed master of hilarious verse for children, Jack Prelutsky, are matched with enchanting illustrations by Petra Mathers in this uproarious poetry collection. In this collection there are tongue-twisting (but real) places to visit, such as Tuscaloosa and Winnemucca. There are remarkable sights, such as an elephant perched in a sycamore tree. And there are unforgettable characters, including Granny Gooding, Sarah Small, and Barnaby Boone, all of whose poems are guaranteed to make you smile. Young, sweet, and simply silly, you can bet your boots that this book will have everyone seeing red—suspenders, that is! From Minneapolis to the Grand Canyon, Tuscaloosa to Seattle, families across the country will love this irresistible modern classic!

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