Presidential Misadventures - by Bob Raczka (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A spoonful of poetry helps the mockery go down! This collection of presidential poems is historical and hysterical.

The clerihew is a simple poetic form specifically invented to make fun of famous people--and who is more famous than the misbehaving presidents of the United States? Here are forty-three poems teasing the commander-in-chief that are fun to read aloud and even more fun to write yourself. From the author of the incredibly inventive Lemonade: And Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word comes a new collection filled with zingers, humdingers, and Presidential Misadventures.

Review Quotes

"These poems are satisfying bursts of sarcasm and wit." --Publisher's Weekly

"Lighthearted and entertaining, Raczka's irreverent quatrains show middle graders no figure is too lofty for some poetic play." --Kirkus

"A jovial collection . . . Share these aloud with history buffs or to enliven the classroom." --Booklist

"A fun and informative addition to poetry collections." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Bob Raczka has written many books about art and art history for children and several collections of children's poetry including Lemonade: And Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Dan E. Burr is an illustrator and cartoonist who has won several Eisner and Harvey Awards.