The Nonsense Show
The Nonsense Show by Eric Carle is a delightful board book published by Penguin on February 7, 2017. This 38-page edition invites young readers into a whimsical world where silliness reigns supreme. Through a series of humorous and absurd scenarios, Carle explores the concept of nonsense, encouraging children to embrace creativity and imagination.
In this engaging book, readers will encounter a blend of humor and surrealism that challenges perceptions of reality. The playful narrative features familiar elements of nursery rhymes, presenting odd statements that spark curiosity and laughter. The Nonsense Show serves as a playful introduction to the joys of words and art, making it a fitting choice for bedtime stories or playful reading sessions.
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Silliness takes center stage in this laugh-out-loud book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar?–now available as a board book!
Yes, there’s something strange, something funny and even downright preposterous on every page of this book. But it’s not a mistake – it’s nonsense! Nonsense lies at the heart of many beloved nursery rhymes. Children readily accept odd statements like “the cow jumped over the moon” and “the dish ran away with the spoon.” This fanciful bending of reality is also basic to surrealism.
In this book, nonsense and surrealism combine to spark creativity and imagination. What’s true? What’s impossible? What’s absolutely absurd? From Eric Carle, creator of the classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes a book to make children laugh and think, preparing them for a lifetime of loving both words and art.
Praise for The Nonsense Show
A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children’s Book of 2015!
* “Carle creates fun and laughter in this homage to the surrealist artist René Magritte. [P]erfect for storytimes and silly times all round. Carle hits it out of the nonsense park!”–Booklist, starred review
* “A sure hit as a read-aloud and a definite purchase for picture book collections.”–School Library Journal, starred review
* “A picture book made to incite pleasure and joy.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “[The Nonsense Show], with its cleanly designed white pages, makes the unexpected elements of the imagery stand out and prompts questions and wonder.”–Horn Book, starred review
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