The New Kid on the Block Audiobook, by Jack Prelutsky Play Audiobook Sample

The New Kid on the Block Audiobook

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Read By: Jack Prelutsky Publisher: Greenwillow Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061448973

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

31

Longest Chapter Length:

03:13 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

22 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

01:45 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

8

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Publisher Description

From beloved and bestselling poet Jack Prelutsky come over 100 hilarious poems about strange creatures and people—from jellyfish stew to a bouncing mouse, to the very unexpected new kid! For fans of Shel Silverstein and Louis Sachar's Wayside School series.

Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken.

You'll learn why you shouldn't argue with a shark, eat a dinosaur, or have an alligator for a pet. You'll meet the world's worst singer and the greatest video game player in history. You'll even find an invitation to a dragon's birthday party....

This playful collection is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master of the genre, Jack Prelutsky.

“It’s the author’s joyous sense of the absurd that propels the reader from page to page.”—Horn Book (starred review)

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"I really enjoyed this book and i think it would appeal to a wide range of anges for students in elementary school. This book has black and white illustrations and is very humorous. This book contains numerous poems and each poem is about random topics such as jellyfish stew, or a boneless chicken. It would be great to read to a class of children to get them in a good mood."

— Mikailah (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Quirky, surprising, and always delightful, Prelutsky’s poems make us wish we’d grown up with his books in hand.”

    — Amazon.com, editorial review
  • “A fine prescription against the blues at anytime of year.”

    — Horn Book

Awards

  • An ALA Notable Book

The New Kid on the Block Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.30434782608696 out of 54.30434782608696 out of 54.30434782608696 out of 54.30434782608696 out of 54.30434782608696 out of 5 (4.30)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " "Bleezer's Ice Cream" is our favorite. We enjoy reading these silly poems. Poems must be previewed before reading to a young child. "

    — Beth, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I haven't read this book since I was a kid, but I remember loving it. I enjoy Prelutsky's poetry. "

    — Christina, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A wonderful and funny introduction to poetry for children. Great for poetry shares and read-a-louds. "

    — Julia, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I am doing an author study slash poetry cafe and station exploration with the kids at my school for National Poetry month. This is one of the books I am using for this activity. I enjoy Jack Prelutsky's poems because they are easy to read and understand and also fun! "

    — NancyJo, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I still remember half the peoms by heart! read it to your kids "

    — Bern, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The poetry worked wonders when I was a child and now, reading this book so many years later, it puts a huge grin on my face! "

    — Kaylan, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books from my childhood. You can read many of the silly poems each night and never run out of laughs. "

    — Brian, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny and silly, well-rhymed poems with great drawings by James Stevenson. :) "

    — Kathy, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have used this book a lot in the classroom as a substitute teacher. It is full of silly, funny, and catchy poems that the kids love. It's great when you have a few minutes left before recess or before the bell rings to go home. Very entertaining! "

    — Dacie, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Contains my familiy's favorite poem - the one my children chose to memorize in Kindergarden; the poem I saw posted on my daughters college dorm wall yesterday: Homework, Oh Homework, I hate you you stink. I'd like to wash you away in the sink... "

    — Fran, 10/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " poem: Louder than a Clap of Thunder "

    — Christine, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just as good (possibly better than) Shel Silverstein, but slightly less popular. Fabulous book for all ages. "

    — Andilyn, 10/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love him and everything Prelutsky does. "

    — Caren, 8/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The New Kid on the Block was my all-time favourite book of poetry to read to students in my classes. I usually chose to read a poem at the end of the day. It was almost a guarantee that they would go out the door laughing. "

    — Bonnie, 12/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It is a lot like Falling up, a whole bunch of silly and funny poems. "

    — Sierra, 3/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book when I was a kid!!!! I still have it! "

    — Elizabeth, 11/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Reading poetry is always fun whether I am reading it on my own or out loud with my students. This particular poem book is quite entertaining and always a huge hit with my students. "

    — Abbey, 7/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was not a fan of poetry as a child, but I LOVED this collection! "

    — Chelsey, 11/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a great book for children to start their poetry unit with. These short poems are helpful with the language and comprehension of what words mean. These short poems range from a variety of animals to real life perspectives. "

    — Kellie, 10/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have read this many times over the years. It is very much like "Where the Sidewalk Ends" only I thing it is funnier. "

    — Jennifer, 7/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book is very neat. I would be a great hook to use in the classroom to get students interested in poetry. "

    — Nick, 2/19/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this book because it has alot of poems. "

    — Nayeli, 5/29/2007
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A book of funny poems, I rated three stars because some were too short, and some were too long, i did not know all of the words, and I think some of them were not funny and made no sense. "

    — Micherac0, 5/25/2007

About Jack Prelutsky

Jack Prelutsky was the nation’s first Children’s Poet Laureate. He has filled more than fifty books of verse with his inventive wordplay, including the national bestsellers Scranimals and The New Kid on the Block. He lives in Washington State.