Tangletalk - Hardcover

Nikola-Lisa, W.

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ISBN 10: 0525453997 ISBN 13: 9780525453994

Publisher: Dutton Juvenile, 1997

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In a zany tale filled with wordplay, rhymes, and riddles, a man lives in a topsy-turvy world where the city is May, the month is Boston, babies fly, his socks simmer in a pot, and his chair dashes up the chimney.

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About the Author:

W.Nikola-Lisa's interest in writing began as an elementary school teacher. He isthe author of twenty-six books for readers young and old. Along with writingfor various aged readers, Mr. Nikola-Lisa writes in a variety of genresincluding historical fiction, creative nonfiction, juvenile and middle gradefiction, and memoir. Some of his titles include Bein' With You This Way, ShakeDem Halloween Bones, How We Are Smart,and The Men Who Made the Yankees. Anaccomplished storyteller and musician, Mr. Nikola-Lisa enjoys sharing hiswriting experiences whenever possible.For more information, please visit his website at nikolabooks.com.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 2. Inspired by verses from Peter and Iona Opie's The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren (Oxford Univ., 1959; o.p.), the author describes a day in Old Boston where everything is topsy-turvy. A top-hatted young man and his feline companion observe their upside-down world at home, in the city streets, and at the park. The book begins and ends with the phrase, "'Twas in the month of Boston,/In the wonderful city of May,/The snow was raining wildly,/The streets were dry and gay." In-between, readers discover a delightful barrage of rhyming nonsense verse highlighted by detailed double-page artwork. The meticulous watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings are flavored with intricate Victorian details. An enjoyable trip through a very strange day.?Barbara McGinn, Oak Hill Elementary School, Severna Park, MD
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