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Chicken Socks: And Other Contagious Poems by Brod Bagert β€” book cover

Chicken Socks: And Other Contagious Poems

by Brod Bagert, Tim Ellis
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Overview

Here's a book with a sure-fire guarantee for laughter. Chicken Socks And Other Contagious Poems by Brod Bagert takes a whimsical look at the world around us--from little caterpillars to the big night sky. Brod Bagert's poems will set children laughing--and thinking about things like they've never done before.

A collection of humorous poems about school, behavior, learning to ride a bike, and more.

Synopsis

Chicken Socks: And Other Contagious Poems (P) Smiles and laughter are sure to spread with this whimsical collection of poems by Brod Bagert. Chicken Socks takes a fearless and funny look at things as small as caterpillars and as big as the night skies. These lighthearted poems encourage boys and girls to explore their world and to question their findings on subjects ranging from paleontology to the embarrassment of ripped pants. Perfectly matched with the comical illustrations of artist Tim Ellis, Brod Bagert's verses will give youngsters an infectious case of the giggles.

Children's Literature

Brod Bagert has the zeal of a preacher and the passion of an orator when he demonstrates how children should perform poetry. His humorous poems for children's voices are the ideal vehicle to help children interpret poetry. They are short, funny, often outrageous and easy to learn. His other books include Let Me Be...The Boss, Elephant Games and his latest The Gooch Machine. Adults can profit from Bagert's philosophy: Smile! Be enthusiastic! Have Fun!

About the Author, Brod Bagert

Brod Bagert is the author of the popular Let Me Be the Boss. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Tim Ellis has provided illustrations for Highlights for Children, Humpty Dumpty, and many other children's magazines. He lives with his wife and their daughter in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Editorials

Children's Literature - Jan Lieberman

Brod Bagert has the zeal of a preacher and the passion of an orator when he demonstrates how children should perform poetry. His humorous poems for children's voices are the ideal vehicle to help children interpret poetry. They are short, funny, often outrageous and easy to learn. His other books include Let Me Be...The Boss, Elephant Games and his latest The Gooch Machine. Adults can profit from Bagert's philosophy: Smile! Be enthusiastic! Have Fun!

School Library Journal

Gr 2-5-A collection of 22 poems, some of which are nonsense verse while others feature activities typical of many youngsters (learning to ride a bike, summer vacation boredom, dyeing Easter eggs, etc.). While simple and infectious in tone, some of the rhymes are forced, some mix singular and plural forms, and others have uneven rhythmic qualities. Bagert also relies on informal language, such as ``cuz'' and ``real,'' that seems to be used to keep the beat rather than to reflect the language of a child. Bright watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations accentuate the lighthearted, sassy tone of most of the poems. All of the children are depicted with large eyes, apple cheeks, droopy socks, and chagrined expressions. While not an essential purchase, this book will appeal to fans of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky's verse.-Barbara Chatton, College of Education, University of Wyoming, Laramie

Book Details

Published
February 1, 2000
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781563978616

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