Runny Babbit by Shel Silverstein

Runny Babbit by Shel Silverstein, 96 pages

This was one of the silliest and funniest books.  This is the creative genius of Shel Silverstein.  With characters, such as Toe Jurtle, Skertie Gunk, Rirty Dat and Dungry Hog, kids will love this fun book.  It is interesting to note that this book was published in 2005 after his death in 1999 and was said to be a work in progress for twenty years.

Outside the Box: A Book of Poems by Karma Wilson, drawings by Diane Goode

Outside the Box: A Book of Poems by Karma Wilson, drawings by Diane Goode, 172 pages

What attracted me to this book was the cover and the drawings inside the book.  Maybe, that is because the drawings are done by Diane Goode, a Caldecott Winner.  This book  is a fun read for both children and adults.  The book contains over 100 poems.  Many of the poems reminded of holidays, especially Halloween.

Presidential Misadventures by Bob Raczka

Presidential Misadventures, Poems that poke fun at the man in charge by Bob Raczka, 44 pages

This was a hilarious book that makes fun of our current and previous presidents (all in fun of course)!

The Clerihew is a simple poetic form that makes fun of famous people. Edmund Clerihew Bentley invented this form of poetry while he was a 16 year old student in London. The first line of the poem contains the famous person's name, and the second line, which rhymes with the first, is usually something absurd related to that person.  The final two lines also rhyme.

This book has great illustrations and humorous and educational poems about all the Presidents of the United States.  The poems are quite funny and even though this a children's book, adults will enjoy it as well.  My favorites were the one about George Washington and Bill Clinton.  If you get a chance, check out this book, and then try writing a Clerihew yourself!!