What a Day It Was at School by Doug Cushman November 20, 2009
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Have you ever wanted to go on a field trip to a candy factory? Well, if you did, read this poem, “We Had a Field Trip Yesterday.” It’s all about candy and chocolate. They get to eat candy, and they watch it get made. But one more thing! They can’t find the field! It is a FIELD trip, you know. Listen to this podcast by Anna and Jenna.
~Anna and Jenna B., Third Graders~
Don’t Bump the Glump by Shel Silverstein November 20, 2009
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Have you ever had something swimming in your coffee? Well, we think you need to read “The Crawfee” by Shel Silverstein. This poem is from Don’t Bump the Glump. You have got to read the rest of this book. There are funky poems like “Zrbangdrald” and “Pointy-Peaked Pavarius,” but one of the funniest ones is “The Accident”. Listen to the podcast to hear “The Crawfee” by Emma and Sasha.
~Emma and Sasha, Third Graders~
Pizzas, Pigs, and Poetry by Jack Prelutsky November 20, 2009
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Do you like bananas? Do you like to dance? Do you like funny stuff? Then this is the perfect book for you! Listen to our podcast of “Forty Performing Bananas” to find out how funny it is.
~Karen and Catherine, Third Graders~
Lunch Money by Carol Diggory Shields November 20, 2009
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If you like funny poems, you should like this book. This book has lots of poems about kids that do funny things at school. There are poems about math, lunch, field trips, the pledge, and much, much more. I like the author because he writes hilarious poems. I like the illustrator because the pictures are silly.
~Dominic, Third Grader~
Do you think 2+2 = 22? Believe it or not, in this poem, a boy does think so. The poems in this book are about school. Lots of them are very funny. Some of them are about the outside, plays, and school activities. These poems will make you laugh out loud.
~Alyssa, Third Grader~
To hear two of the poems from this book, listen to one podcast by Dominic, Nick, and Adam and another by Alyssa, Brenda, and Maggie .
What’s on the Menu by Bobbye S. Goldstein November 20, 2009
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Do you like poems about food? If you do, you should read this book called What’s on the Menu? Do you like funny poems? If you do, you should read this poem called “Cookout Night.” If you like nice pictures, take a look at this book by Bobby S. Goldstein. If you want to hear this poem, then listen to this podcast by Kristen and Megan.
~Kristen and Megan, Third Graders~
Ghastlies, Goops, and Pincushions by X. J. Kennedy November 20, 2009
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Do you want to know why the dinosaurs disappeared? If you do, this book is for you. In the poem, “Why Dinosaurs Disappeared,” the author tells a funny version of why the dinosaurs disappeared. It is a very funny poem. To hear it, click on the podcast by third graders E.D., John, and Zach.
~Zach, Third Grader~
Opening Days by Lee Bennett Hopkins November 20, 2009
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Do you like sports? Well, if you do … this book is for you! It has good easy-to-read poems. The author is named Lee Bennett Hopkins. He’s an awesome author. I read the “About the Author” page, and it sounds like he’s a good guy. I liked this book because it didn’t bore me, and it’s about my favorite things. SPORTS!
~Alex, Third Grader~
To hear the poem “Tomorrow” from this book, listen to the podcast by Alex.
“Magic Carpet” by Shel Silverstein October 27, 2009
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This poem “Magic Carpet” is by Shel Silverstein. “Magic Carpet” is in the book The Light in the Attic. To hear the poem, listen to the podcast by fifth grader Emma.
Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices by Theoni Pappas April 30, 2009
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Do you like math? Do you like poetry? Math Talk presents mathematical ideas through poems. The poems are supposed to be read by two people. To hear one of the poems from this book, listen to the podcast by Mrs. Carlson and Mr. Hughes.
Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony by Shel Silverstein April 28, 2009
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This poem is found in the book A Light in the Attic. It is about a girl named Abigail who wants a pony. But her parents won’t get it for her. She says if she doesn’t get the gray and white pony, she’ll die. Well, if you want to know if Abigail dies, you’ll just need to read the poem. 
This poem is good to read to your parents if they won’t get you something you want. I like this poem because it’s funny.
Click on this link to read the poem little-abigail-and-the-beautiful-pony