Don't Bump the Glump
Posted 05-28-2008 at 12:03 PM by Duke Chaparral
A book that came across my desk recently is a new printing of Shel Silverstein's Don't Bump the Glump and other fantasies. I have always liked Silverstein's work and read it to my kids when they were little. His art is simple and distinctive and his wordplay is wonderful. What I like best is that he doesn't talk down to kids. He uses words to create melody with rythym and alliteration.
One of my fav examples
Pointy-Peaked Pavarius
The Pointy-Peaked Pavarius,
A creature most gregarious,
Who's never taken serious,
poor thing.
It doesn't matter where he is,
He's jeered by persons various,
Who shout out, "Lookee, there he is!"
Then wait for him to sing.
Here's the Amazon info
Amazon.com: Don't Bump the Glump!: And Other Fantasies: Shel Silverstein: Books
One of my fav examples
Pointy-Peaked Pavarius
The Pointy-Peaked Pavarius,
A creature most gregarious,
Who's never taken serious,
poor thing.
It doesn't matter where he is,
He's jeered by persons various,
Who shout out, "Lookee, there he is!"
Then wait for him to sing.
Here's the Amazon info
Amazon.com: Don't Bump the Glump!: And Other Fantasies: Shel Silverstein: Books
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I love his books. My little ones favorite is A Giraffe in a Half.
I think the one that's the most fun to read is Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook. Confusing, but fun. Posted 05-28-2008 at 12:32 PM by Brig McD
