Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781580892605)

Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis and the inimitable Jane Yolen team up in this ironic and witty take on the last moments in the lives of a variety of animals.

Each satirical poem in this darkly humorous collection is an epitaph of a different animal. Grouped by animal type, these posthumous poems are full of clever wordplay and macabre humor that will appeal to kids (and adults) of all ages. From the humble chicken to the great blue whale, this laugh-out-loud poetry collection is sure to be a hit at storytimes and around Halloween.

Author: J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen
ISBN-10: 1580892604
ISBN-13: 9781580892605
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2012
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.50h x 10.80w x 0.60d
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2012
School Library Journal 07/01/2012 pg. 98
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
Publishers Weekly 07/30/2012 pg. 63
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2012
Booklist 09/15/2012 pg. 67
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 74
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 169 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw