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Smelly Locker Silly Dilly School Songs, written by Alan Katz and illustrated by David Catrow
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books/An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pages: 30
Genre: Picture Book - Poetry/Songs - Illustrator Study
Rating: Thumbs Up!!
Once again, the author has created an hilarious pile of poetic funnies for children. This time the author chooses to address the sometimes unspoken funnies of school children. In this collection of singing poetry the author discusses summer vacation, oral reports, passing notes, math facts, recess, lost and found, lunch time, picture day, music class, hall passes, homework -- and more!! Whew! The tunes used this time vary from, "Miss Mary Mack", to "Oh! Suzanna" and "Frere Jacques".
Fun, fun, fun is all over these books. Here is another "Thumbs Up!!" rating from me. The songs are laughable and children will be able to identify with the different topics covered. This book could even use this in the classroom as a creative writing project where the student have to write a silly poetic song to one of their favorite tunes, after being exposed to this literature. There are many ideas that come to mind in using this fun collection.
On Top of The Potty and Other Get-Up-and-Go Songs, written by Alan Katz and illustrated by David Catrow
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books/ An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pages: 30
Genre: Picture Book - Poetry/Songs - Illustrator Study
Rating: Thumbs Up!!
In this book, various characters are making fun of the joys of potty training. The issues that are addressed are regarding using the potty to; pee, poo, and claim royal status. The author also recognized and speaks to those with fear of using the potty at school or in a strange place and also issues in waiting on others. All are set to familiar tunes like, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", and "London Bridge is Falling Down". As similar to other works, the illustrator uses the same bright, cheerful and grose color choice that gives an inviting look for the reader.
I love this book and gave it a "Thumbs Up" because it adds humor to a sometimes very difficult challenge with small children, potty training. Trust me, anything you can do to make potty time fun will help you out in the long run. Older children will also enjoy this book for the rhyme and fun of taking about bathroom events.
Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs, written by Alan Katz and illustrated by David Catrow
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books/An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pages: 30
Genre: Picture Book - Poetry/Song - Illustrator Study
Rating: Thumbs Up!!
In this book, various characters are making fun of daily activities in self-care. The list of these activities includes; taking a bath, messes from the high chair, cleaning bedrooms, brother/sister/babysitter tales, going to bed, and losing a library book - just to name a few. All are set to familiar tunes like, "I Have a Little Baby Bumblebee" and ,"It's Raining, It's Pouring". The illustrator uses bright, cheerful, and even nasty color choice in the watercolor, colored pencil and ink renderings. The artistry of both author and illustrator come together to create a book all can enjoy.
I loved this book because it was just plain silly and made me laugh. I gave it a rating of "Thumbs Up!!" because both old and small can appreciate the creativity of the author and illustrator, while burning a few calories laughing.
