PUBLISHER:
Margaret K. McElderry Books PUBLICATION
DATE: 2011
GENRE:
Poetry Anthology
READING LEVEL: K-5th
grade
BRIEF
OVERVIEW: This
is a funny anthology of poems by Alan Katz. They talk about his family or some
of the humorous, quirky things that happen in his life. It’s appropriate for
all ages and is laugh-out-loud funny.
INTEGRATED
ACTIVITY: Students will write a poem with the theme of family
life or a past experience or observation that they had. First, read his poem
entitled, The Name’s the Shame, and ask the student what is funny and ironic
about the poem. Encourage them to use irony and humor in their poems.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION:
Meghan Grimes, Valdosta State University
