1. Jack Prelutsky Poet and Children’s Entertainer

2. The New Kid on the Block That new kid likes to fight, and picks on all the guys, that new kid scares me some, (that new kid’s twice my size), that new kid stomped my toes, that new kid swiped my ball, that new kid’s really bad, I don’t care for her at all. By Jack Prelutsky There’s a new kid on the block, and boy, that kid is tough, that new kid punches hard, that new kid plays real rough, that new kid’s big and strong, with muscles everywhere, that new kid tweaked my arm, that new kid pulled my hair.

3. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 3 Background Information Grew up in New York City Was not a fan of poetry as a kid Enjoyed art and music Went to college for two years Had many jobs before becoming a writer Became a writer in his 20’s Married and has no children

4. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 4 Background Information In his book, Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young, Jack shares more of his personal background and tips for reading to the young.

5. Jack’s Writing Style Writing for over 40 years, more than 35 books of poetry Zany, unique creatures (named by combining two words) Rhyme, made up words, rhythm (sings many of his poems) Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 5

6. Made Up Creatures Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 6 A page from Scranimals, a book of poems about animal/fruit creatures.

7. Jack’s Poetry Collections Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 7 Themes (animals, school, holidays) For the Very Young I Can Read! How to Write Poetry

8. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 8 The Book Shelf Dog Days: Rhymes Around the Year Awful Ogre's Awful Day Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! If Not for the Cat My Parents Think I'm Sleeping Pizza, Pigs and Poetry: How to Write a Poem

9. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 9 More of Jack’s Books Scranimals The Carnival of the Animals The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders There's No Place Like School: Classroom Poems Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus

10. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 10 Jack’s Performances

11. Jack’s Audience Appeals to all ages, from young child to adult. Reed, age 7 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 11

12. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 12 Awards American Library Association Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice. IRA/CBC Children’s Choice for The Mean Old Mean Hyena. School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. New York Times Notable Book of the Year for The Dragons Are Singing Tonight. Children’s Poetry Laureate

13. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 13 Jack’s poetry was featured in an Arthur episode on PBS. Well Known Poet

14. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 14 Jack Prelutsky inspires students to write. Engages students in writing exercises. Makes writing fun! Let’s click on the link above and explore.

15. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 15 Jack’s Interactive Website Students will love to visit Jack Prelutsky’s website.

16. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 16 “Frankly, writing poetry for children is plain old fun, and I consider myself blessed to have such a delightful career.” ~ Jack Prelutsky

17. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 17 Book Browse During our book browse, find your favorite made up creature or topic from Jack Prelutsky!