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Scranimals


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No. of pages 40

Published: 2006

Great for age 7-10 years

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"Scranimals" by Jack Prelutsky is a whimsical collection of poems that introduces readers to a fantastical world filled with imaginative and playful creatures. These unique beings, a delightful blend of animals and foods, engage in humorous escapades that spark the imagination. From the "noodle-doodle" to the "flapdoodle," the poems celebrate the joy of creativity and the beauty of language. Each poem features vibrant illustrations that bring the scranimals to life, inviting readers to explore and enjoy the quirky, fantastical universe where imagination knows no bounds. It's a fun and entertaining read for children and adults alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Turtleback Books .

Peter Ss is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and attended the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague and the Royal College of Art in London. Peter is a seven-time winner of The New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a two-time Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree, and has won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal twice. Peter's books, Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei, Tibet through the Red Box, and The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain were all named Caldecott Honor books by the American Library Association. The Wall was also awarded the Robert F. Sibert Medal. In addition, Peter Ss is the first childrens book illustrator to win the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. He was chosen to deliver the 2012 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture for the Association for Library Service to Children. Peter won the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is considered the most prestigious in international children's literature, given biennially by the International Board on Books for Young People. Peter Ss lives in the New York City area with his wife and children. 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.