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A Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works
Par Jonathan Swift. 1996
Treasury of five shorter works by the author of Gulliver's Travels offers ample evidence of the great satirist's inspired lampoonery.…
Title piece plus The Battle of the Books, A Meditation Upon a Broom-Stick, A Discourse Concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit and The Abolishing of Christianity in England.Girls Like Me
Par Lola Stvil. 2016
Fifteen-year-old Shay Summers is trying to cope with the death of her father, being overweight, and threats from a girl…
bully in school. When she falls in love with Blake, a mysterious boy online, insecure Shay doesn't want to tell him who she is. But with the help of her two best friends, as well as an assist by Kermit and Miss Piggy, ultimately Shay and Blake's love prevails. Girls Like Me is a fun and fresh poetic take on teen angst, social media and online anonymity, and high school romance.Send Bygraves
Par Martha Grimes. 2014
In Send Bygraves, Martha Grimes has given us her most fascinating book, a dramatic mystery poem that uses the conventions…
of the traditional British mystery to explore the very nature of crime, the criminal, and the criminal investigator. Illustrated with thirty-five line drawings by acclaimed artist Devis Grebu, it is an elegant, darkly humorous work--a tour de force of chilling wit and brilliant literary imagination.The Ball and the Cross
Par G. K. Chesterton. 1995
Like much of G. K. Chesterton's fiction, The Ball and the Cross is both witty and profound, cloaking serious religious…
and philosophical inquiry in sparkling humor and whimsy. Serialized in the British publication The Commonwealth in 1905-06, Chesterton's second novel first appeared in book form in America in 1909, delighting and challenging readers with its heady mixture of fantasy, farce, and theology. The plot of The Ball and the Cross chronicles a hot dispute between two Scotsmen, one a devout but naive Roman Catholic, the other a zealous but naive atheist. Their fanatically held opinions--leading to a duel that is proposed but never fought--inspire a host of comic adventures whose allegorical levels vigorously explore the debate between theism and atheism. Martin Gardner's superb introduction to The Ball and the Cross reveals the real-life debate between Chesterton and a famous atheist that provided inspiration for the story, and it explores some of the novel's possible allegorical meanings. Appraising the book's many intriguing philosophical qualities, Mr. Gardner alerts readers as well to the pleasures of its "colorful style . . . amusing puns and clever paradoxes . . . and the humor and melodrama of its crazy plot."Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
Par Paul Fleischman. 1988
Written to be read aloud by two voices—sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous--here is a collection of irresistible poems that celebrate the…
insect world, from the short life of the mayfly to the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise. In this remarkable volume of poetry for two voices, Paul Fleischman verbally re-creates the "Booming/boisterious/joyful noise" of insects. The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and the drone of the honeybee. Eric Beddows′s vibrant drawings send each insect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its own unique way. Paul Fleischman has created not only a clear and fascinating guide to the insect world—from chrysalid butterflies to whirligig beetles—but an exultant celebration of life. Newbery Medal WinnerRolling in the Aisles
Par Bruce Lansky, Stephen Carpenter. 2004
Gobs of giggles, ladles of laughter! This revised collection of funny poems by beloved poets such as Bruce Lansky, Kenn…
Nesbitt, Robert Pottle, Eric Ode, Ted Scheu, and Dave Crawley will have both kid-size and grownup-size readers rolling in the aisles with laughter!Cows!
Par Leslie Sharpe. 2018
Cows in the meadow, cows on the hill, cows peeking over the windowsill! Babies and toddlers will enjoy this funny…
rhyming poem about the silly things cows do on their farm.Poems I Wrote When No One Was Looking
Par Edward Koren, Alan Katz. 2011
Bestselling author Alan Katz, of Silly Dilly fame, knows kid humor, and he knows just what subjects are funniest--from school…
to siblings to sports, this assortment of spirited poetry has something for everyone. In the tradition of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, this collection of more than 100 poems will have kids roaring with laughter!Johnny Crow's Picture Book: A Picture Book (classic Reprint)
Par L. Leslie Brooke. 2015
A lively group of animal friends gather for hijinks in this compilation of three classic picture books. Brimming with simple…
but charming rhymes, pen-and-ink drawings, and luminous watercolor illustrations, the tales will captivate young readers and listeners, especially 3- to 8-year-olds.In Johnny Crow's Garden, the pig dances a jig, the elephant says something quite irrelevant, and the goose - well, the goose is a goose. In Johnny Crow's Party, the bear sings a sentimental air, the sheep goes to sleep, and the armadillo uses him for a pillow. And in Johnny Crow's New Garden, the chimpanzee makes the tea, the puffins hand out the muffins, and all the animals dance and sing at a memorable garden party.The Flying Inn
By G. K. Chesterton.
An exuberant man as well as a prolific and gifted writer, G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936) was a man with very…
strong opinions — and extremely capable of defending them. In this hilarious, satirical romp, Chesterton demonstrates his intense distrust of power and "progressives," railing against Prohibition, vegetarianism, theosophy, and other "dreary and oppressive" forces of modernity.In a spirited response to the government's attempt to curtail alcohol sales, Humphrey Pump (called Hump) — a pub owner in the fishing village of Pebblewick — takes to the road in a donkey cart. Accompanied by Captain Patrick Dalroy, a crimson-haired giant with a tendency to burst into song, Hump provisions the cart with a cask of good rum, a giant round of cheese, and the signpost from his pub, The Flying Inn. Together, the two men extend good cheer to an increasingly restless populace as they attempt to evade Prohibition. In a journey that becomes a rollicking madcap adventure, the two travel round England, encountering revolution, romance, and a cast of memorable characters.Sure to receive an enthusiastic welcome from Chesterton fans, this new edition of an old classic will also appeal to anyone who enjoys a humorous, well-crafted tale.Boris
Par Cynthia Rylant. 2005
Boris is a big gray cat who loves sleeping and playing and exploring and hunting. And his owner loves him…
for all of his simple cat ways.But Boris, typical as he may be, is part of a much larger story in this moving exploration of love, longing, compassion, and most of all, the continuous give-and-take of companionship.Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant's powerful collection of poems is sure to find its place in the hearts of readers of all ages, especially those who have been lucky enough to experience the many joys and hardships that come with true friendship.Nature's Treasures
Par Jane Morris Udovic. 2016
Regina and Eddie
Par Charlotte Gunnufson. 2016
No More Poems!: A Book in Verse That Just Gets Worse
Par Rhett Miller. 2019
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rhett Miller teams up with Caldecott Medalist and bestselling artist Dan Santat in a riotous collection of irreverent…
poems for modern families. In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, these poems bring a fresh new twist to the classic dilemmas of childhood as well as a perceptive eye to the foibles of modern family life. Full of clever wordplay and bright visual gags--and toilet humor to spare--these twenty-three rhyming poems make for an ideal read-aloud experience. Taking on the subjects of a bullying baseball coach and annoying little brothers with equally sly humor, renowned lyricist Rhett Miller's clever verses will have the whole family cackling.Rhino Rhumba
Par Judith Sanders. 2019
Have you ever seen a rhino do the rumba? Join the rhinos as they dance the night away in this…
silly animal rhyme! How long will they be able to keep dancing before they get too tired?Snowman's Nose
Par Sherri Stockdale. 2019
Rabbit accidentally eats Snowman’s carrot nose while he is napping! To make up for it, Rabbit knows he must find…
a new nose for Snowman. He finds lots of vegetables in the snow, but will any of them be a good fit for Snowman’s nose?Hannah's Bad Hare Day
Par Teresa Bateman. 2017
Poetry Pigs
Par Joan T. Zeier. 2017
How could George write a poem? He wasn't a poet. But then George touches down in the Land of Hogs:…
Poetry Pig Farm! Pigs William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson help George learn to become a poet.Good Dog
Par Pamela Kapchinske. 2019
Zoey is trying to train her dog to obey commands, but he won’t listen to her! She must come up…
with a new plan—she decides to train him to be her best friend! Will she be successful?My Winter Hat
Par Julia Durango. 2016
A little fox is about to go outside to play in the snow when his mom reminds him to wear…
a hat. The little fox explains the many reasons why he doesn't like his hat.