An illustrated collection of humorous poems on a variety of topics.

"Sixteen extraordinary imagined creatures inhabit the pages of this unique, inspired, humorous picture book ideal for sharing together, and for reading again and again. Jack Prelutsky reinvents many familiar and beloved animals by combining inanimate objects with them (so, for example, a pair of pants and an anteater become a panteater). Carin Berger's illustrations are showstoppers. Her shadow boxes and dioramas utilize vintage type, ephemera, and...

Where do mermaids, dwarves, and centaurs live? Discover the mythological creatures of the Woodland realm in this adventure based on the classic children's rhyme "Over in the Meadow." Journey through a magical day while counting from one phoenix to ten griffins and searching for the baby griffin hidden on each page. Rhythmic text, gorgeously detailed illustrations and fun creature facts make this a delightful introduction to mythology for even the...

An imaginative poem about the fifteenth-century painter filled with medieval beasts and other images from Bosch's world. The weird creatures which inhabit a medieval painter's home drive his housekeeper away, until a change of heart sends her back to the beasts and to Bosch in a new and loving relationship.