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Starred Review on July 1, 2023 | Poetry
Gr 1–5—In the same vein as the unrelentingly inventive poems of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky, Odenkirk's poems beg to be read out loud. Most revolve around working out the absurdities of a goofy idea or of playing around with language. The language used is accessible for most elementary school kids, and the occasional explanatory footnote provides useful context. Enlivening illustrations add ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
