Poem Depot: Aisles of Smiles

Poem Depot: Aisles of Smiles by Florian, Douglas. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780147509178.

In the vein of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky, this illustrated book of humorous poems will guarantee giggles! Artist, poet, and award-winning author Douglas Florian has written a volume of his newest and best comic poems. Divided into different "aisles" each poem features his critically acclaimed wit and personality-filled drawings, capturing the comedy of everyday life. Meander through the different aisles—such as "Jests & Jives" or "Tons of Puns"—to find everything from laugh-out-loud limericks to frenetic free verse. Like Where the Sidewalk Ends, this collection is sure to be a fun classroom staple and a huge school and library hit. "Echoes of Shel Silversteins brand of wit and whimsy reverberate in Florians 170 poems. The kid-friendly selections creatively capture the quotidian comings and goings of youngsters in humorous, forward-thinking verse."—School Library Journal