Something BIG has Been Here

Prelutsky, Jack

ISBN 10: 0688064345 / ISBN 13: 9780688064341

Published by Greenwillow Books, New York, NY, 1990

About this Item

Stated First Edition with #1 in number line on copy right page. Inscribed and signed by the author on half-title page. A new book of wonderful, funny new poems by lack Prelutsky. If you've read The New Kid on the Block, you have some idea of the treat ahead. And if you haven't, all you have to do is start reading!Here are four vain and ancient tortoises, a rat of culture, Super Samson Simpson, a meat loaf that defies an ax, five flying hotdogs--and many more. Binding is firm. Confirming that this not price clipped; no remainder marks; nor prior owner marks or any kind. DJ has light damp staining. Light rubbing and shelf wear throughout DJ. interior Pages clean and bright except page edges which are soiled/foxed. DJ in a mylar jacket.

Seller Inventory # 000006

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Something BIG has Been Here
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0688064345
• ISBN 13: 9780688064341
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Stevenson, James
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

The long-awaited companion to the bestselling The New Kid on the Block. "A wealth of funny new verse from a favorite poet. Prelutsky's comic muse is at its best here. Another winner."--Kirkus Reviews. "Prelutsky has done it again."--School Library Journal

Something big is right here!

It is this book of wonderful, funny poems by beloved children's poet Jack Prelutsky. If you've read The New Kid on the Block, you have some idea of the treat ahead. And if you haven't, all you have to do is start reading!

Here are four vain and ancient tortoises, a rat of culture, Super Samson Simpson, a meat loaf that defies an ax, five flying hotdogs--and many, many more people, animals, and things that are destined to become part of the lives of everyone who loves to laugh.

Say them, chant them, learn them by heart, or just read them--Jack Prelutsky's poems are incomparable.

About the Authors

Jack Prelutsky is the best-selling author of more than fifty books of poetry, including The New Kid on the Block, illustrated by James Stevenson, and Stardines Swim High Across the Sky, illustrated by Carin Berger. Jack Prelutsky lives in Washington State.

James Stevenson is an op-ed contributor to the New York Times. His popular column, "Lost and Found New York," has appeared regularly in the newspaper since 2003. He was on the staff of The New Yorker for more than three decades; his work includes 2,000 cartoons and 80 covers, as well as reporting and fiction. He is also the author and illustrator of over 100 children's books. He lives in Connecticut.