A poetry collection that’s sure to make you giggle and snort, The Thingy That’s Stringy features more than 100 original, silly rhyming poems and illustrations. You’ll be introduced to Fanny Flub – she drank all the water in her tub. And Snoozy Suzie – she stores her naps in a box. You’ll meet a girl whose toenails grew so long they cross the street, and Bed Bug Doug, who can’t get any sleep. This collection of seriously silly poems for kids by Paul Kaplan is sure to keep you awake (and laughing) too! "Original, clever, eccentric, whimsical, "The Thingy That's Stringy" is guaranteed fun for kids from start to finish. Paul Kaplan is a master of the art of telling corny jokes and deftly crafting silly poems for kids (and those adults who are forever young at heart)." -- Midwest Book Review "This playful poetry collection is a joyful explosion of absurd imagination, silly wordplay, and delightfully ridiculous scenarios that feel tailor-made for young readers who love humor that borders on the gloriously weird...it's a collection that invites participation, silly voices, and plenty of laughter; exactly what a book of ridiculous poems should deliver." -- Kid's Picture Book Review 5-star Review! "The Thingy That's Stringy" is a laugh-out-loud collection of poems that readers will absolutely love. With over 100 creative, playful rhyming poems and kid-friendly illustrations, kids will be introduced to a multitude of quirky characters and hilarious situations that will have them in stitches. The rhythm, wordplay, and unique rhymes used in the poems are perfect for kids to read aloud with their friends, parents, or even their teachers. I like how the poems are short, so that they keep kids engaged, yet creative enough that they will want to read them again and again. Overall, this is a delightful poem collection...I guarantee you that kids (and adults!) will love them. I highly recommend this book! -- Reader Views "Original, clever, eccentric, whimsical, "The Thingy That's Stringy" is guaranteed fun for kids from start to finish. Paul Kaplan is a master of the art of telling corny jokes and deftly crafting silly poems for kids (and those adults who are forever young at heart)." -- Midwest Book Review "This playful poetry collection is a joyful explosion of absurd imagination, silly wordplay, and delightfully ridiculous scenarios that feel tailor-made for young readers who love humor that borders on the gloriously weird...it's a collection that invites participation, silly voices, and plenty of laughter; exactly what a book of ridiculous poems should deliver." -- Kid's Picture Book Review " 5-star Review! The "Thingy That's Stringy" is a laugh-out-loud collection of poems that readers will absolutely love. With over 100 creative, playful rhyming poems and kid-friendly illustrations, kids will be introduced to a multitude of quirky characters and hilarious situations that will have them in stitches. The rhythm, wordplay, and unique rhymes used in the poems are perfect for kids to read aloud with their friends, parents, or even their teachers. I like how the poems are short, so that they keep kids engaged, yet creative enough that they will want to read them again and again. Overall, this is a delightful poem collection...I guarantee you that kids (and adults!) will love them. I highly recommend this book!" -- Lindsay DeRollo for Reader Views