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“This imaginative collection of 13 plot summaries is pure poetry, and a whole lot of fun . . . A wonderful read” from the author of Poem-mobiles (The Miss Rumphius Effect).
Thirteen witty and wacky poems pose riddles that challenge readers to “Name That Book.” With a glass slipper here and a spiderweb there, Lynn Munsinger’s adorable illustrations lead young readers to the solutions. From Goodnight Moon to Madeline, children and parents alike will delight in recognizing their most cherished stories.
“Use this individually or collectively to spice up a readaloud, or just let kids revel in their pride in their own reading history.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“This book is perfect for an interactive read-aloud, especially if the illustrations are held back until after the text has been read.” —School Library Journal
“This book provides teachers and librarians an excellent opportunity to introduce today’s children to these delightful works.” —Library Media Connection
“Lots of fun as a story hour entree, and kids might enjoy making up some more of their own.” —The Horn Book Magazine
“This imaginative collection of 13 plot summaries is pure poetry, and a whole lot of fun . . . A wonderful read” from the author of Poem-mobiles (The Miss Rumphius Effect).
Thirteen witty and wacky poems pose riddles that challenge readers to “Name That Book.” With a glass slipper here and a spiderweb there, Lynn Munsinger’s adorable illustrations lead young readers to the solutions. From Goodnight Moon to Madeline, children and parents alike will delight in recognizing their most cherished stories.
“Use this individually or collectively to spice up a readaloud, or just let kids revel in their pride in their own reading history.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“This book is perfect for an interactive read-aloud, especially if the illustrations are held back until after the text has been read.” —School Library Journal
“This book provides teachers and librarians an excellent opportunity to introduce today’s children to these delightful works.” —Library Media Connection
“Lots of fun as a story hour entree, and kids might enjoy making up some more of their own.” —The Horn Book Magazine
Due to publisher restrictions the library cannot purchase additional copies of this title, and we apologize if there is a long waiting list. Be sure to check for other copies, because there may be other editions available.
Due to publisher restrictions the library cannot purchase additional copies of this title, and we apologize if there is a long waiting list. Be sure to check for other copies, because there may be other editions available.
About the Author-
J. Patrick Lewis has published over eighty-five children’s picture and poetry books. He was recently given the 2010-2011 NCTE Excellence in Children’s Poetry Award, and was the Poetry Foundation’s third U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate (2011-2013).
Reviews-
November 1, 2009 K-Gr 2-Short poetic riddles are presented on spreads, each providing the clues in both text and illustrations of the plot of a well-known children's story. Two young detectives and their dog are looking at such activities as farm animals typing letters in a field ("Click, Clack, Moo"), a train running along snowy railway tracks ("The Polar Express"), or a pumpkin coach careening along as it's drawn by a bunch of rats ("Cinderella"). There should be little problem coming up with the answers; in fact, many youngsters should be able to solve the riddles through the illustrations alone. The poems are presented in different layouts and are of different lengths, preventing a formulaic feel. Describing "Charlotte's Web" ("A magical telling, /a pig for the selling, /a spider is spelling/out words that amaze") looks much different from the clues for "Rapunzel" ("Her hair's the stairs"). This book is perfect for an interactive read-aloud, especially if the illustrations are held back until after the text has been read. Pair it with other book-, library-, or school-related poetry such as Lewis's "Please Bury Me in the Library" (Houghton, 2005) and Carol Diggory Shields's "Lunch Money and Other Poems About School" (Dutton, 1995)."Stacy Dillon, LREI, New York City"
Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
January 1, 2010 A boy, a dog, and a girl follow clues through a baker's dozen of verses, each one hinting at a beloved children's book. The riddle-rhymes are easy to solve; the real fun is in Lewis's delectable variety of form and Munsinger's tidy-bright watercolors, each one dotted with hints (Madeline's hat, Peter Rabbit's blue jacket) to be scrutinized by our detective-dressed heroes.
(Copyright 2010 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
November 1, 2009 A boy, a dog, and a girl follow the clues through a baker's dozen of verses, each one hinting at a beloved children's book: "Being brave / is all about / getting your / appendix out!" The riddle-rhymes are easy to solve; the real fun is in Lewis's delectable variety of form (such as the one-line poem "HER HAIR'S THE STAIRS") and Munsinger's tidy-bright watercolors, each one dotted with clues (Madeline's hat, Peter Rabbit's blue jacket) to be scrutinized by our detective-dressed heroes. To their credit, Lewis and Munsinger move beyond the canon to include such contemporary favorites as Where's Waldo?; Click, Clack, Moo; and the illustrator's own Tacky the Penguin. Lots of fun as a story hour entre, and kids might enjoy making up some more of their own.
(Copyright 2009 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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