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In this delightfully silly volume, Prelutsky guides budding poets toward writing their own verse by providing examples and anecdotes from his childhood and career. No subject is too outrageous to tackle--from spaghetti-and-meatball yo-yos to exploding turkeys to his father's underwear. Twenty writing tips and ten "poemstarts" provide instruction alongside the fun. Glos., ind.