What Rhymes With Sneeze?

Description

Like poems? Love rhymes? Then this is the book for you! Stuffed with brilliant rhyming poems written by Roger Stevens, with the help of some classic and contemporary poets from Gerard Benson to Hilaire Belloc, this book is all about celebrating the rhyme. It's packed with fascinating facts about how different kinds of rhymes work, and there's a bonus section full of tips and tricks on how to write brilliant rhyming poems. Packed with fantastic rhymes and all kinds of verse, this great collection by Roger Stevens takes the reader on a rhyming, rhythmic journey to discover just how fun messing about with rhymes can be.

Roger Stevens has put together many poetry anthologies, such as The Monster That Ate the Universe (Macmillan) and Let's Recycle Grandad, The Secret Life of Pants and the CLPE award nominated A Million Brilliant Poems for A & C Black. As well as working as an anthologist and poet, Roger runs the 'Poetry Zone' website for children and is a frequent visiting author in schools specialising in poetry workshops.

With this handy little book, your kids will be impressing their teachers with creative homework! * Angels and Urchins * Clever and witty poems are used to illustrate poetry styles and Roger Stevens gives lots of tips and tricks to help young poets find mjaking good rhymes easier. * Junior * A highly entertaining anthology of poems...a child-friendly introduction to the mechanics of poetry-writing * Irish Examiner * This quirky collection of poetry will inspire children to write amusing rhymes of their own once they discover just how fun messing around with words can be. * Family Interest * All [forms of poetry] are presented in a lively and engaging fashion which makes them completely accessible - and fun ... If you are a potential poet aged 10+ - or know one - this is the ideal introduction; unpretentious, accessible and practical. * Books for Keeps * The combination of a great selection of poetry plus useful ideas is excellent. * Parents in Touch *