- Board book: 16 pages
- Publisher: Key Porter Kids; 1 edition (Feb 28 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1552637670
- ISBN-13: 978-1552637678
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 12.4 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #569,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4 The cover of this collection of original nursery rhymes is an immediate turn-off: a repulsive, cellulite-brindled slob in a rumpled undershirt showing plenty of spotted belly, formless neck and red, swollen nose. Not all of the watercolor illustrations are unappealing, however. Many are pleasantly whimsical and vary from cartoon-like to realistic, portraying scenes of fantasy and reality. They often encompass the whole page, surrounding the poem or poems, but sometimes are scattered around the page in vignettes. The pictures are more original than the poems, which range from short to overly long. Many of them resemble traditional Mother Goose rhymesa boy builds a house in a shoe, a trio of characters go to sea in an unlikely object and "There Was an Old Lady" is a thinly disguised Old Mother Hubbard . There are original and clever rhymes and even gentle lullabies; other entries are poems reminiscent of Sandburg or Milne. Fingerplays and games are included, and many poems seem influenced by street rhymes. Some poems are silly enough to amuse, yet others are pointless. Initially the inside looks bright and attractive, with an appealing format, but the collection will never compete with those by Silverstein or Prelutsky. Annette Curtis Klause, Montgomery County Libraries, Md.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
“Here is the book that put Canadian children’s literature on the map” -- Literary Review of Canada
“Lee's poetry delights in musical rhythms and easy rhymes that even the youngest book-lovers will enjoy. These are sure to be a popular offering.” -- Winnipeg Free Press
“With this series, Lee has barely begun to open his treasure chest of baby- and toddler-worthy rhymes: here’s hoping for more.” -- Quill & Quire
“Lee's poetry delights in musical rhythms and easy rhymes that even the youngest book-lovers will enjoy. These are sure to be a popular offering.” -- Winnipeg Free Press
“With this series, Lee has barely begun to open his treasure chest of baby- and toddler-worthy rhymes: here’s hoping for more.” -- Quill & Quire
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
funny and memorable,
By amabran (berlin) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jelly Belly (Paperback)
i owned this book as a child and although some of the poems and illustrations are really gross - there are some really funny ones which used to make my siblings and I laugh aloud!most of the illustrations are really amazing, with lots of detail. this book is great for reading aloud and gives kids a feel for the melody and rythym poetry and ryhmes.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Used book" Garbage Delight",
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This review is from: Jelly Belly (Hardcover)
Purchased this used book (Garbage Delight by Dennis Lee)and it is in pristine condition. Very happy and would buy again from same vendor. I read these books for my children now looking for grandchildren. Adults like reading them as well as the eager, listening children.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, read-out-loud, kid-friendly,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jelly Belly (Hardcover)
"Jelly Belly" is a book of modern nursery rhymes, along with some very wonderful illustrations. The rhymes generally have a great read-aloud rhythm, and are variously funny, tender, surprising. My daughter loves them and so do I. She's 2 now, and I'm sure this book would have appealed to her much earlier, and will continue to appeal for years.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still Great,
By NMBeaudin "snikkrz" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jelly Belly (Hardcover)
My parent bought this book for my younger brother and I nearly 30 years ago. It is still a great collection of poetry. Its funny and entertaining, and years later, I can still remember some of the poems by heart. I have started reading this to my daughters, and they love it. I have also read it to preschool age children at the library where I work, and it is a hit. The poems are wonderfully silly. This will be a favorite in my household for years to come.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jelly Belly,
By Teresa Tello "tess" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jelly Belly (Paperback)
This is undoubtely the most enjoyable children's book my family has ever owned. The illustrations are amazing in detail and interest, and the prose is engaging, charming, funny, and a delight to read aloud. As our all time favorite, we read it as a family several times a week while the children were younger, often from cover to cover. Now that the kids are adults, we still get it out from time to time and enjoy it as much as ever. I am ordering a brand new copy to enjoy with my first grandaughter who'll be born next month. I highly recommend it!
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