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Books by Jack Prelutsky

41 books · Ages 2–12

Known for the Poems to Trouble Your Sleep and It's Holiday Time series, Jack Prelutsky writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–12, alongside 32 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, joy & gratitude, creativity & imagination.

Series

Nightmares

The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight

Poems to Trouble Your Sleep

2 books · Ages 6–12

It's Thanksgiving

Books by Jack Prelutsky | Wonderlit

It's Valentine's Day

It's Christmas

It's Holiday Time

4 books · Ages 4–9

For Laughing Out Louder

For Laughing Out Loud

1 book · Ages 5–10

Awful Ogre's Awful Day

1 book · Ages 5–9

My Creature

1 book · Ages 4–7

Standalone Books

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The Terrible Tiger

A hungry tiger gobbles up everyone in his path, but he gets more than he bargained for when he tries to swallow a clever

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The Snopp on the Sidewalk

Nonsense and imagination collide in twelve poems populated by fantastic creatures like the grobble, the flonster, and th

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The Queen of Eene

Meet Curious Clyde and Uncle Bungle in this collection of fourteen silly poems full of mishaps and nonsense.

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The Mean Old Mean Hyena

A mischievous hyena spends his days playing mean tricks on the zebras and elephants until his victims finally decide the

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Rolling Harvey Down the Hill

Join a gang of boys, including the narrator, Lumpy, Tony, Willie, and the often-obnoxious Harvey, as they get into delig

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The Sheriff of Rottenshot

For the child who loves the weird, the wacky, and the slightly spooky. These nonsensical poems celebrate the joy of word

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Forty-six rhythmic and humorous poems capture the secret lives and silly personalities of animals.

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What I Did Last Summer

Join a young boy as he recounts his summer adventures, from the last day of school to beach trips and neighborhood baseb

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The New Kid on the Block

A delightful collection of silly and imaginative poems featuring quirky characters and strange creatures that will keep

Cover of My Parents Think I'm Sleeping

My Parents Think I'm Sleeping

Funny poems explore the secret world of a child who stays wide awake and active long after the lights have been turned o

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Ride a Purple Pelican

Enter a rhythmic nursery world filled with unforgettable characters like Cincinnati Patty and Pennington Poe in this col

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Poems of A. Nonny Mouse

Whimsical illustrations breathe new life into classic rhymes and traditional verses curated by a very clever, very liter

Cover of The Baby Uggs Are Hatching

The Baby Uggs Are Hatching

The Sneezysnoozer sneezes in a dozen sizes as it muses and grazes. These playful poems are filled with silly words and w

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For Laughing Out Loud

For the child who thinks poetry is 'boring' or serious, this collection of silly verses and zany characters will have th

Cover of The Dragons are Singing Tonight

The Dragons are Singing Tonight

For the child who loves to daydream about magical creatures, this collection of poems brings every kind of dragon to lif

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A Pizza the Size of the Sun

Wacky characters and absurd situations fill this collection of silly poems where the imagination runs wild and anything

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It's Raining Pigs & Noodles

Meet dancing hippos, a dad named Sasquatch, and plenty of falling noodles in this collection of poems where everything i

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For the child who loves to make up their own silly stories, these rhythmic poems introduce a world of hybrid creatures t

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If Not for the Cat

Short, elegant poems capture the essence of different animals, offering a quiet and clever look at the natural world.

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Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More

Leap, throw, and race through these energetic poems that capture the excitement, movement, and spirit of all kinds of di

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For the child who loves the thrill of a slightly spooky tale, this rhythmic poem sparks the imagination with magical tra

Cover of What a Day It Was at School!

What a Day It Was at School!

From the chaos of the classroom to the freedom of the playground, these playful poems celebrate everything that happens

Cover of The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

From the quiet change of seasons to the humor of everyday life at home, these classic and modern verses capture the enti

Cover of The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury

The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury

Over 200 poems from modern masters celebrate the 20th century, capturing everything from quiet nature scenes to the joy

Cover of The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

For the child who loves to giggle at silly rhymes or marvel at the natural world. This massive collection offers a poem

Cover of Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast: And Other Tasty Poems

Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast: And Other Tasty Poems

Wacky verses and cartoon illustrations transform everything from haikus to concrete poems into a silly, lighthearted cel

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I've Lost My Hippopotamus

Clever wordplay and silly pictures bring a parade of real and imaginary animals to life in these humorous verses.

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Read-Aloud Rhymes: For the Very Young

For the parent looking to spark a love of language in their toddler or preschooler, this charming collection of 200+ poe

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Beauty of the Beast: Poems from the Animal Kingdom

You'll learn about the secret lives of everything from buzzing insects to giant mammals through these colorful, scientif

Cover of Me I Am!

For the child discovering their own unique sparkle. A joyful, rhyming celebration of individuality and the wonderful thi

Cover of The Silver Moon

The Silver Moon

For the child who loves to explore the magic of language through rhyme. This interactive collection of poetry sparks ima

Cover of Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast

Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast

Fourteen different prehistoric giants stomp through these witty poems, blending humorous verses with fascinating facts a

By Age Range

The Terrible Tiger

Ride a Purple Pelican

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

The Terrible Tiger

The Snopp on the Sidewalk

The Queen of Eene

Nightmares

The Snopp on the Sidewalk

The Queen of Eene

Nightmares

A Pizza the Size of the Sun

It's Raining Pigs & Noodles

Common Themes

Humor Joy & Gratitude Creativity & Imagination Curiosity & Wonder Animals Writing & Storytelling Monsters Being Different

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