Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs

By J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen | Publisher: Charlesbridge

About the book

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.

Editions of Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs

Hardcover
ISBN 9781580892605

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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.

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What is Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals > Children’s / Teenage: Poetry / poems

Where can I read a sample of Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781580892605

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs?

J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen

Who is the Publisher of the book Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs?

Charlesbridge

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781580892605)

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