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Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe

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I requested this because of the Shel Silverstein vibes it was giving off. It turned out to be funny and whimsical although did not reach the level of Silverstein.

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This is a book full of cute little limericks and rhymes that are perfect for anyone who wants a little laugh now and then. Most of them are very short, one (or less) page. Some are a little longer. Each limerick is accompanied by a silly drawing to accentuate the tale. This is a great little book for beginning poets or for someone who wants a quick fun poetry read.

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This book reminded me so much of Shel Silverstein my favorite author. This is to say that I really enjoyed this book. I love when poetry is silly and the artwork that went along with it was stunning. I highly recommend.

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A quick read; finished in one setting. Always looking for fun poetry for the middle school classroom.

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This was such a delightful book of children's poetry. It is full of humor and had me laughing out loud quite a bit. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC.

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Settle back and summon your inner child while you read this collection of witty, nonsensical, silly, and sometimes bizarre poems. Don't expect them to make much sense - just give in to the sheer fun of them as you read the words and look at the illustrations that go so perfectly with them. A fun read.

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This was a fun Shel Silverstein-esque book of poetry for kiddos. Only a couple of the poems really stood out to me, but overall a fun read.

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This book seems more oriented to children in the middle school age range, 10-13 years old. I think kids that age would really enjoy this book and it would be a great addition to have in language arts classrooms. 4 stars!

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Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. All opinions are my own.

A fun book that will help introduce children to poetry and short stories. Like all books of it's kind, some poems appeal more to me then others (I adore The Beast in the Cave and The Mystery Poem a lot).It's just a fun book to have on hand.

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Perfect for children -- and adults -- who also enjoy the poetry of Shel Silverstein or the works of Edward Gorey. Almost every poem got a chuckle out of me. They're all silly; a few were brilliantly highbrow, in fact. The book is purportedly the "winner of the Baldersquash Medal, honoring the very best in High Falutin Nonsense since its inception in 1894" (a joke, of course, but one that has gone over the heads of some reviewers on Goodreads).

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This was fun even for an adult. It reminded me of Dr. Seuss or Shel Silverstein. It was nonsensical in the most delightful way and adults and kids would enjoy

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I was laughing while reading these poems, either to myself or aloud. These poems reminded me of Shel Silversttein and Jack Prelutsky's yarns, about unfriendly alligators and hungry kid islands.

We also get nuggets of wisdom wrapped within these poems, like how it's okay to take familiar roads and ask for advice. i hope Tim DeRoche and Daniel Gonzalez collaborate again.

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There are so many descriptive words that fit this wonderful book. Everyone of them would be right! I read this one several times, both to my self and an audience and absolutely everyone loved it. There are so few books pf poetry written for such a large, varied audience that's always a pleasure to find another. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Treat yourself and your fellow readers.

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Amusing Poetical Tales

In the style reminiscent of Shel Silverstein, the author presents a book of short poems with amusing illustrations. It was a quick read and quite funny in places.

A winner of the Baldersquash medal, it lives up to it’s name with plenty of nonsense in the verses. Although the book can appeal to adults, I think the read audience is children. Elementary school children love nonsense and the illustrations will definitely appeal to that group

I received this book from Net Galley for this review.

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The target audience of children will probably love this book filled with silly, lighthearted poems. I found the Kindle format, or the preprint format, difficult to read, causing confusion as to when the poems began or ended. Hopefully, that will not be a problem with the completed published work. Thanks to NetGalley and Redtail Press for providing an ARC.

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We loved this book. The adults read it and laughed so much that we thought it only fair to share the tales and verses with the children. They laughed and giggles just as much as we did. A delightful collection of witty and rather twisted tales.

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In this absurdly excellent book of verse, children of all ages will be delighted by the wit and witticism of author Tim Deroche and illustrator Daniel Gonzalez. Much like the late great Shel Silverstein, this poetry duo has created a book for generations to come. From punk rock monarchs to imaginative machines, this book of poetry is sure to engage even the most stubborn of your poetry dissenters—an excellent and humorous book to add to your library.

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Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book of poems and tales!

I so enjoyed this book of short stories all done in verse, how amazing. It reminds me so much of Dr. Seuss or Shel Silverstein. The first tale is called Mary Melissa Miranda McGurk and she could be me! The tales draw you in and wish the book was longer!

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Browsing NetGalley, I found Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe and it immediately gave me Shel Silverstein vibes. I LOVE Shel Silverstein's poems, so I was excited to find another poet who seemed to have a similar style.

While the poems did show some similarities, it didn't quite live up to what I expected. However, I still enjoyed the entire book. It was a quick read, with cute illustrations to accompany the poems. So if you like rhyming poetry, I'd suggest picking up Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe for a quick read.

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Very similar to Shel Silverstein in writing style and illustrations. Many children are likely to appreciate the whimsy and darkness of this collection. (However, for some a few of the poems may be too dark). A solid addition to juvenile poetry collections.

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