This is a collections of poems about everything from Allison Beals' twenty-five eels and the dancing bear Danny O'Dare. This collection of poems often channel a child's desire for empowerment to gain their attention.

I read all of Shel Silverstein's books when I was younger and this one was my favortie.

1. Children can be asked to model their own poem off of Shel's.
2. Children can be asked to draw their own illustrations for their favorite poem.
3. Children can be taught about synonyms by rewording some of the poems.

A great collection of poems, easy for children to read, and liked by boys and girls. Would use this in a little bit older classroom, so they could enjoy it more thorughly. ( )