About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is stuck in a reading rut and needs to remember that language can be messy, hilarious, and unpredictable. It is the perfect antidote to overly serious literature, offering a playground of eighty-four poems that celebrate the absurdities of daily life and the wild leaps of a child's imagination. Through witty rhymes and gross-out humor, Brian Patten captures the rebellious spirit of childhood while expanding a reader's vocabulary and appreciation for wordplay. It is best suited for children ages 7 to 12 who enjoy a bit of mischief and are ready to see the world through a slightly distorted, comedic lens. Parents will appreciate how it encourages creative thinking and serves as a low-pressure entry point for reluctant readers who might find standard prose intimidating.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is largely secular and lighthearted. It touches on the physical body and 'gross' humor in a way that is direct but purely for comedic effect. There are no major themes of trauma, though some poems touch on being an outsider or feeling 'different.'
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