# Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast: And Other Tasty Poems - Hardcover

by **Jack Prelutsky** (Author), **Ruth Chan** (Illustrator)

**_Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast_ is guaranteed to make readers laugh, imagine, write, and dream.**

**"A quick-witted delight."--**_Kirkus Reviews_ (starred review)

**"Perfectly in pitch."--**_Publishers Weekly_ (starred review)

**"A well-written, must-have collection of poems."--**_School Library Journal_ (starred review)

**A collection from the celebrated inaugural Young People's Poet Laureate and bestselling poet Jack Prelutsky, featuring more than one hundred original poems!**

From a lizard playing a mandolin (although not very well) to the surprised guest of honor (at a birthday party he threw for himself), there's something for everyone in Jack Prelutsky's _Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast_. Illustrator Ruth Chan's lively and hilarious black-and-white art jumps off the page and illuminates a wide array of poetic forms, from haiku to concrete poems and everything in between.

This collection is full of the wit, humor, and imagination that has made Jack Prelutsky a household name and one of the most beloved poets for children. His poetry books for kids include such favorites as _A Pizza the Size of the Sun_ and _The New Kid on the Block_.

_Includes black-and-white line art on every page, plus an index._

**Number of Pages:** 144

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 7.8 x 6.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** January 19, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 19.99 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast: And Other Tasty Poems - Hardcover

---

> Source: [Smart supply deals](https://smartsupplydeals.com/products/hard-boiled-bugs-for-breakfast-and-other-tasty-poems-hardcover)
> Updated: 2026-07-23