Showing posts with label rhymes and poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rhymes and poetry. Show all posts

Sunday, April 6, 2008

The Cat and the Hat and Other Dr. Seuss Favourites


Listening Library
Available on Overdrive
2 hours
Audiobook

Nine classic Suess stories narrated by nine superbly talented actors, what a marvelous treat—if you don’t make the mistake of listening to them all in a row. Seuss’ stories are meant to be single servings, but for logistical reasons, this probably would not work as well in audio form. Charm is added to Suess’ prose and poetry by music, sound effects, and voice stylistics. However, some actors (ahem, Billy Crystal) in attempts at coming across as charming, over-shoot completely, and are merely annoying. If pressed to choose just one, listen to the signature piece, The Cat and the Hat for Kelsey Grammer’s timing and humour. Perfect to play while crafting or baking, and suitable for the every age.

Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, and Throwing, and more by jack Prelutsky


With illustrations by Chris Raschka
Alfred A. Knopf
New York
C2007
Poetry

“I had to slide into the plate,/ It was my only chance./ Though if I hadn’t slid, then I/ Would not have lost my pants.” Cheerful, colourful, and full of humour, Jack Prelutsky’s sport-themed verse would make even the laziest couch potato want to don their sneakers and run about outside. Prelutsky’s (2006 Children’s Poet Laureate award winner) infectious verse pitches hard and fast while Chris Raschka’s (2006 Caldecott Medal winner) energetic watercolors swing and hit home on every single page. Great for sports fans and the sports challenged alike, ages 7 and up. *****