Genre 3 Poetry: A Book Written by Jack Prelutsky

A Pizza the Size of the Sun

1. BIBLOGRAPHY
Prelutsky, Jack. A Pizza the Size of the Sun. Illustrated by James Stevenson. Greenwillow Books, 1996. ISBN 0-688-13235-9.

2. PLOT SUMMARY
A Pizza the Size of the Sun is a collection of poems by Jack Prelutsky. It includes titles such as Miss Misinformation , My Brother is a Doodler and many other titles that are children related.

3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This book is a collection of clever, clever, funny, funny poems. It includes, it includes titles such as I Often Repeat Repeat Myself. Although geared for kids, poems such as this will stand out especially if you are a teacher and a mother and you have repeated yourself numerous times. Prelutsky manages to find humor in topics that may not normally be funny such as procrastination (Chuck) and oddly shaped bodies (Knothead). Although the illustrations are in black and white and doesn't have a lot of details, they provide space for the imagination to run wild with laughter. Kids of all ages will surely fall in love with this collection of poems. I suggest before you blow off your handle about a topic, check to see what Prelutsky has to say about it in this hilarious collection of poems. It is a great, funny way to introduce children to new vocabulary and other reading concepts. You will absolutely love sharing this book with kids of all ages.

4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
"If a laugh is what's needed, just hand over the keys and let these two drive."
Publisher's Weekly

5. CONNECTIONS
OTHER BOOKS:
The New Kid on the Block
Something Big Has Been Here

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS:
Great reference book!
This book would be a great humorous way to introduce poetry to your kids/students.
It would also be a great way to settle an arguement in a lighthearted and funny way.