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The Silly Book
Stoo Hample's 1961 classic elicits a fresh round of giggles with this irresistible edition featuring new art from the author-illustrator — and the same wonderful retro feel.
I am silly,
You are silly,
All of us are silly,
Willy.
And everything in THE SILLY BOOK is the silly-willy-nilliest! There are songy sills (oops!) — silly songs, silly stories, silly poems, silly secrets, silly things to do, a silly good-night, and even silly nothings. Anyone who reads this book will laugh like anything or else turn into a bathtub. First published more than forty years ago — when it became an uproariously silly success — THE SILLY BOOK has returned to cause a new generation of children to giggle like gigglecopters (giggle giggle giggle), roll on the floor (roll roll roll), and cheer, "Boodleheimer, Boodleheimer" (CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!).
I am silly,
You are silly,
All of us are silly,
Willy.
And everything in THE SILLY BOOK is the silly-willy-nilliest! There are songy sills (oops!) — silly songs, silly stories, silly poems, silly secrets, silly things to do, a silly good-night, and even silly nothings. Anyone who reads this book will laugh like anything or else turn into a bathtub. First published more than forty years ago — when it became an uproariously silly success — THE SILLY BOOK has returned to cause a new generation of children to giggle like gigglecopters (giggle giggle giggle), roll on the floor (roll roll roll), and cheer, "Boodleheimer, Boodleheimer" (CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!).
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1961
About the author
Stuart E. Hample
26 books4 followersBetter known as Stoo Hample, was an American children's book author, performer, playwright and cartoonist.
His "Children's letters to God" is an international best seller.
His "Children's letters to God" is an international best seller.
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May 27, 2018
This book is 97% responsible for my exceptionally odd humor that has now been passed down to my 5 kids. So much fun! As a kid we made up songs for Boodleheimer and Moon Goon. ❤️❤️❤️
July 29, 2012
A collection of witty and humorous poems, pictures, jokes and riddles re-vamped from the baby boomer generation for current generations to enjoy
This book is hysterical. The simple pictures convey the silly messages and poems perfectly. The book is very lively and enjoyable for children and adults as well. The characters are revealed besides the poems and jokes which make them adorable. The point of view is to be silly and the author uses style to create the right mood.
This book is hysterical. The simple pictures convey the silly messages and poems perfectly. The book is very lively and enjoyable for children and adults as well. The characters are revealed besides the poems and jokes which make them adorable. The point of view is to be silly and the author uses style to create the right mood.
November 6, 2017
Genre: Poetry
Recommended Grade Level: Early Primary
This book is exactly what the title says- silly! It contains different styles of poems throughout the pages, but the two characters follow along throughout, reminding me of Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie in "Hey, we're in a book!" I could definitely see myself using this book to teach about poetry in my future classroom, as it teaches different styles, but all are short and funny as well.
Recommended Grade Level: Early Primary
This book is exactly what the title says- silly! It contains different styles of poems throughout the pages, but the two characters follow along throughout, reminding me of Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie in "Hey, we're in a book!" I could definitely see myself using this book to teach about poetry in my future classroom, as it teaches different styles, but all are short and funny as well.
November 10, 2018
Grades : 1-2,3-5
Genre: poetry
This book was filled with silly stories, literally. it was such a cute funny read. it had cute pictures and a bunch of humorous text. little readers would love this book. Rate 5-5
Genre: poetry
This book was filled with silly stories, literally. it was such a cute funny read. it had cute pictures and a bunch of humorous text. little readers would love this book. Rate 5-5
February 6, 2024
Boodleheimer Boodleheimer Clap Clap Clap!
Classic.
Classic.
October 16, 2011
My kids would probably give this 5 stars. This is like the Monty Python of kids books (in our family at least); once we read it, all the kids were quoting it and laughing for days and days afterwards. And, like Monty Python quotes, it gets old fast for adults. Remember when someone could just say "Ni!" and everyone would double over laughing, but it's not quite so funny anymore? That's how I feel about this book. :-)
October 7, 2010
The cd was better then the book. I know it was suppose to be silly, but it was not fun silly, it was just plain silly. I shared it with my 8 yr old niece and she liked the cd better then just reading the book by itself also. It was silly to her also but she didn't really think it was to funny, just silly.
April 20, 2020
1st grade,
Fiction,
The Silly Book by Stuart E. Hample is a roller coaster of nursery rhymes. Some of them you will have most likely heard of, but others I had not heard of until reading this book. I would only recommend this book if you can't find anything with nursery rhymes in it.
Fiction,
The Silly Book by Stuart E. Hample is a roller coaster of nursery rhymes. Some of them you will have most likely heard of, but others I had not heard of until reading this book. I would only recommend this book if you can't find anything with nursery rhymes in it.
July 28, 2011
I've read this one with Belle numerous times.
May 30, 2012
We checked this out from the library months ago, and the kids still quote from it.
September 24, 2012
One of the first books I fell in love with. I read it over and over again when I was home sick, even slept with it under my pillow. I still like to sing the Boodleheimer song.
December 25, 2012
Still a scream - good for kids and adults.
February 5, 2013
Songs and Rhyming that are just plain silly.
March 12, 2013
Cute, but I don't think it would work for a storyline, it's more of a lap book.
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April 18, 2013This is a book my mom read as a child. My Aunt showed it to me and it explains alot.
January 1, 2016
A very silly book.
March 2, 2016
A truly silly book. Full of nonsense poems, songs, and stories.
Illustrations are simple, but work in this format.
Illustrations are simple, but work in this format.
November 22, 2021
One of my childhood favorites.
November 2, 2018
Genre: poetry
Reading level: 3-4
Just as the title says, this book is extremely silly! The poems that it includes would be super fun to read aloud to a class that was a little younger. This particular book came with a cd so you could also play that in a classroom. I enjoyed how some of that poems were the typical rhyming poems and then others didn’t follow the rhyming pattern at all. The illustrations were very unique and added a lot to the poems. I would consider adding this to my future classroom library.
Reading level: 3-4
Just as the title says, this book is extremely silly! The poems that it includes would be super fun to read aloud to a class that was a little younger. This particular book came with a cd so you could also play that in a classroom. I enjoyed how some of that poems were the typical rhyming poems and then others didn’t follow the rhyming pattern at all. The illustrations were very unique and added a lot to the poems. I would consider adding this to my future classroom library.
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