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Wing Nuts: Screwy Haiku

by Paul B. Janeczko and J. Patrick Lewis

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Introducing senryu! The kissin' cousins of haiku, these short, punchy, and punny poems take every imaginable subject and make the reader look at life through a circus mirror.

Tackling a wide range of child-friendly subjects (including babysitters, jump-roping, snoring parents, spoiled pets, and Grandpa's underwear), this spirited collection of senryu will leave children rolling in laughter as they untangle the riddles and word play.

Review:

"Plenty of fun, with nary a screw-up." Kirkus Reviews

Review:

"Children who get the easier bits of verse may stretch themselves to understand the harder ones, but adult help will still be necessary for many. That's fine, because there's lots of fun to be had." Booklist

Synopsis:

This hilarious collection of offbeat poetry introduces senryu, a cousin of haiku featuring punchy and punny poems that tackle a range of child-friendly subjects. Full color.

About the Author

Paul B. Janeczko and J. Patrick Lewis have each written more than 25 children's picture book, including A Poke in the I and The Bookworm's Feast. Paul lives in Maine, and Pat lives in Ohio. This is their first collaborative project.

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bschweit, September 28, 2008 (view all comments by bschweit)
This book includes great selections of comical haikus. It is a great resource when teaching younger children about different types of poetry.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780316607315
Subtitle:
Screwy Haiku
Author:
Paul B. Janeczko and J. Patrick Lewis
Illustrator:
Tusa, Tricia
Author:
Lewis, J. Patrick
Author:
Janeczko, Paul B.
Publisher:
Little Brown and Company
Subject:
General
Subject:
Poetry
Subject:
School & Education
Subject:
Poetry - Humorous
Subject:
Concepts - General
Subject:
Children's poetry, American
Subject:
Senryu, American.
Publication Date:
March 2006
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
1034x824x41 82
Age Level:
08-12

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