Zilot & Other Important Rhymes

By: Bob Odenkirk, Erin Odenkirk - contributor illustrator, Eban Schletter

Narrated by: Bob Odenkirk, Emo Philips, Ron Funches, Samuel Robert Epstein, Maria Bamford

Emmy Award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer, comedian, and actor Bob Odenkirk and his daughter, illustrator Erin Odenkirk, present poetic nonsense for all ages perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky!

Bob Odenkirk began writing these poems with his children when they were little, compiling the poetry into a homemade book entitled Olde Time Rhymes. He wanted Nate and Erin to understand that actual people had written the books the family loved to read and to instill in them the feeling that they could be writers and illustrators themselves. Almost twenty years later, when the Odenkirks found themselves quarantined under the same roof, they revisited these mostly silly, sometimes poignant works. It wasn't until Erin began to create illustrations to accompany the words, though, that the book grew to be something much bigger than an Odenkirk family treasure.

From the titular made-up word for a blanket fort, an adorable dog with a penchant for the zoomies, and a father teaching his kids how umbrellas work, the subjects of these works, complemented by Erin’s whimsical and detailed linework, come alive here. Featuring over seventy poems, Zilot & Other Important Rhymes will delight listeners young and old.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Bob Odenkirk (P)2023 Little, Brown Young Readers

Critic reviews

“In the same vein as…Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky, Odenkirk’s poems beg to be read out loud…Highly recommended for those looking to freshen up their collections of silly poetry.”—School Library Journal, starred review

“Snuggle up, get a fire going, and read these delightful, thoughtful, and brilliantly illustrated poems. The fire MUST be within a safety-compliant fireplace or outdoors in a four-by-six firepit.”—David Cross, actor, comedian, writer, honorary fire safety marshal

“You’ll laugh and ‘aw’ and sniffle and snort and sigh. Sidesplittingly hilarious!”—Chris Harris, bestselling author of I’m Just No Good at Rhyming

Not for kids only

Inventive, playful, original rhymes and diverse, expressive readers. The young reader adds the perfect touch.