The Pig in the Spigot

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Smaller words hide out in bigger words. It's a fact you may not have considered, or at least would never have fully explored without the kind help of Richard Wilbur, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former Poet Laureate of the United States. Once you've found the gnat in indignation, however, there's no turning back. You will simply have to dissect word after word to see how the sum is affected by its parts. Is it an accident that the modest, nonflying emu fits inside the word demure? Or that mustn't contains the letters TNT? Wilbur thinks not. When there's a pig inside your spigot, you Must not cry out, "There's nothing I can do!" Be sensible, and take the obvious course, Which is to turn the spigot on full force. Sufficient water pressure will, I think, Oblige the pig to flow into the sink. J. Otto Seibold, cocreator of the Mr. Lunch books and Olive, the Other Reindeer, has just as good a time as Wilbur in this playful, poetic picture book. His depiction of a moth devouring a cream-of-tomato-soup-colored sweater (making "Anga Anga" sounds as it practically flosses with the yarn) is hilarious, as is the joey shouting "ouch" from inside the mother kangaroo's pouch. Punsters, poetry teachers, and people in general will adore this quirky celebration of the joy of words. And for the record, beware the bug in bugle and the elf in your belfry. (Ages 6 and older) --Karin Snelson

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A PIG in a spigot? An AX in a taxi? An ELF in a belfry? Richard Wilbur has been playing with his words again! Aided and abetted by illustrator J.otto Seibold, he reveals that you must choose your words carefully--because you never know what you'll find in them!

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ISBN13: 9780152050665
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product details:

Item number (ASIN): 0152050663
Author: Richard Wilbur
Creator: J.otto Seibold, Illustrator
Dewey Decimal Number: 428.1
ISBN: 0152050663
Manufacturer: Sandpiper
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 56
Package Dimensions: 50 x 820 x 1030 (hundredths-inches)
Publication Date: October 1, 2004
Publisher: Sandpiper
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Binding: Paperback

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Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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- Zany illustrations accompanying whimsical poems
Siebold's zany illustrations accompany whimsical poems by Wilbur which combine plays on words with instructions about language. Kids receive some fun lessons on word usage along with some fun images representing the best of fantasy.

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- For those who love light wordplay
I really like these little poems -- and the OPPOSITES books by Wilbur, too (recently republished in a single volume) but the humor and style might not be appreciated by all kids. I don't think is aimed at kids just learning how to read, it's more of an introduction to light poetry and wordplay.I have to add I just don't like the J. Otto Seibold illustrations much (well, the grateful little pig rescued from the spigot is cute) -- I have some friends who love the Mr. Lunch series and I never really got it, they just seem cluttered and ugly to me. But Richard Wilbur is great!My 8 year old son likes these poems, too, though perhaps not as much as I do -- on the other hand, he doesn't seem to find the illustrations as ugly as I do, either, so we may balance each other out. We spent some time after reading the book trying to think of similar word combinations -- we might even write our own poems about them. Any book that gets me playing word games with Morris gets 5 stars! (Not that it's hard to get him to play, it's just so much fun to do it!)Incidentally, the opposite books are great for this, too!

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- Phun Phonics!
Great illustrations, a fun addition to a phonics-based curriculum! I really enjoy reading this with my grandchildren. Some of the words will probably be new for many children... a good thing!

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- No Wit- No Sense-No Vote
This book was not enjoyed by either of my children. It is so ridiculous that children in the age range for whom its written think its stupid, and the young ones who tolerate witless nonsense don't understand the meaning of the words. I have an eleven year old and a four year old, both of which were bored by the second page. The word search within words is a great concept, but I expected there to be some sense about it, so the kids could be entertained AND challenged by the text. I am very disappointed.

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- What a Unique Book
Richard Wilbur and J. Otto Seibold have come together and collaborated on a very special, one-of-a-kind book of poetry. As it says on the book jacket flap, "Richard Wilbur's been playing with his words again!" Where else will you find a sob in disobey, a bug in a bugle or an ant in the pantry? These unique poems, containing words within words are silly, witty and most of all, fun to read. Mr Seibold's busy, expressive illustrations compliment each poem with bright colors and humor and will keep all readers entranced with his attention to detail. The perfect gift for kids 3 to 93, The Pig in the Spigot is a charming, amusing collection the whole family will enjoy.