The socks that don't match, the mouse asleep in the tissue box, the creepy creak upon the stair, the dying wasp on the windowsill that breaks your heart . . . These are some of the themes that David L. Harrison touches on in this unique collection of poems. Combining a wit, whimsy, and thoughtfulness, the author of the ever-popular Somebody Catch My Homework, explores both the physical stuff and the oh-so-familiar moments of home in a way that is sure to delight young readers.
Language
English
Pages
48
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
WordSong
Release
April 01, 2003
ISBN
1563979942
ISBN 13
9781563979941
The Alligator in the Closet: and Other Poems Around the House
The socks that don't match, the mouse asleep in the tissue box, the creepy creak upon the stair, the dying wasp on the windowsill that breaks your heart . . . These are some of the themes that David L. Harrison touches on in this unique collection of poems. Combining a wit, whimsy, and thoughtfulness, the author of the ever-popular Somebody Catch My Homework, explores both the physical stuff and the oh-so-familiar moments of home in a way that is sure to delight young readers.