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Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant: and Other Poems Hardcover – Illustrated, September 26, 2006

by Jack Prelutsky (Author), Carin Berger (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 40 ratings
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Jack Prelutsky has written a series of truly inventive and entertaining poems that are perfectly paired with Carin Berger’s witty collage pieces. It’s a beautiful picture book with a look and feel unlike any of Prelutsky’s prior work.

So put on your pith helmet and prepare to explore a wilderness of puns and rhymes where birds, beasts, vegetables, and flowers have been mysteriously scrambled together to create creatures you've never seen before—and are unlikely to meet again!

Your guides—Jack Prelutsky, poet laureate of the elementary school set, and award-winning illustrator Carin Berger—invite you to join them on an adventure you will never forget!

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    11.56 x 0.36 x 9.44 inches
  6. Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
  7. Publication date
    September 26, 2006
  8. ISBN-10
    0060543175
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0060543174
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Starred Review. Grade 3-6–Prelutsky is one of the best word crafters in the business, and this collection does not disappoint. Each entry is about a creature that is part animal and part inanimate object. For instance, the Alarmadillos have alarm clocks for bodies, and the Ballpoint Penguins can write with their beaks. The poems are full of fun and wit, with wordplay and meter that never miss a beat. The whimsical illustrations use cut-print media, old-fashioned print images, and a variety of paper textures to create a rich visual treat well suited to the poetry. The detail in the mixed-media pictures makes this a good choice for individual or lap reading, but the poetry begs to be read aloud. This is definitely a do not miss poetry pick.–Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT
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From the Back Cover

What do you get when you cross . . .
A toaster with a toad?
A tuba with a baboon?
A clock with an octopus?
A hat with a chicken?
An umbrella with an elephant?

Why . . .
A Pop-up Toadster
A Tubaboon
The Clocktopus
A Hatchicken
and . . .
The Bold Umbrellaphant

And what do you get when you cross this book with a kid?

Why . . .
The Happy Kibook!

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books; First Edition (September 26, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060543175
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060543174
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.56 x 0.36 x 9.44 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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Jack Prelutsky

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Jack Prelutsky has filled more than fifty books of verse with his inventive wordplay, including the national bestsellers The Wizard, Scranimals, and The New Kid on the Block. He is also the author of Be Glad Your Nose is on your Face, a collection of his most celebrated verses. He was named the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. Jack Prelutsky lives in Washington State.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2016
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Jack Prelutsky books have become a special bond between my 6 year old son and I. He has this book, Scranimals, and Stardines, and we both love the silly poetry. We both also like music, so the rhythm of the poems is fun as we can almost sing it. He loves the wackiness and thoroughly enjoys the pictures. The silly names of the animals are fun for him to try and sound out, so not only is it fun for me to read to him, but he also is learning about words as he reads it to me, without even realizing it. I'd buy any book by Prelutsky and recommend them for anyone with children of any age (my 10 year old daughter loves them as well).
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Ethyl
5.0 out of 5 stars Very fun absurd animals
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
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This is a delightful book of absurd animals with fun illustrations to match. Sort of sequel to Carnival of the Animals. There is also a delightful CD of it narrated with music composed for it. Too bad it does not come with the book.
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emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Winsome, witty.
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2012
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Any kid who reads/hears the first half of this book is bound to have a magnetic attraction to it. The second half is just really good, but the first half is inspired to such a degree that it makes me rather sad that I settled/compromised on other poetry book purchases with regrettable flaws and weaknesses. Wordplay, hints of science, fanciful images, rich layerings of everyday and exotic elements... I previously imagined the kind of excellence found in this book to be too unreasonable an expectation. For you Shel Silverstein fans? Expect no less than the best! Add this to your collection.
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Kali Monize
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2019
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My 7 year old is a blossoming punmaster, as the wordplay in this book combined with her creativity is a match made in heaven!
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M. Landau
5.0 out of 5 stars I *love* this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2010
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More importantly, my kids love this book. I've been reading it to one or another of them since the oldest was 5, which is a few years now. Every one of them has loved the sounds, and as they got older they've appreciated the word-play in Prelutsky's clever rhymes. Anything that encourages children to love books is worth a look, and this book is worth definitely worth owning.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for ages 5-8
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017
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I've read this to my kids and given it to nieces and nephews. Everyone adores it. Perfect for ages 5-8, but older and younger love it, too.
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Two kids mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable for children and adults, great humor
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2007
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My kids, girl age 8 and boy age 11 both enjoy this cd. Its has the right amount of absurdity and humor to appeal to both of them. It has 56 tracks, three total books. Behold the Bold Umrellapant, What a Day it was at School and Scranimals for an hour long cd. Your kids will want to look at the books while they listen, at least the first time. If your kids like Shel Silverstein, they will like this cd as well.
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Sarah Fennell
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast shipping
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2024
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My son fell in love with the Author of scranamial island, so I bought the book he loves it again as it has a toadstard.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and great service
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2017
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Brilliant! Delighted with it.
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