Kids Poetry Books
There's a reason why Mother Goose rhymes, jump rope rhymes, patty-cake rhymes, counting rhymes, and so on have survived for centuries. Kids love poetry! Even a preverbal baby will respond to rhythm and rhyme, and older children enjoy being able to remember and join in. Rhyme was originally developed as a mnemonic device, to help bards remember the long stories that weren't written down. A strong rhythm supported the rhyme and carried the bard through the content. There are several genres of poetry that particularly appeal to children. Counting rhymes, such as "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe," help kids learn their numbers, just as the Alphabet Song makes learning letter sequence easier. Some rhymes correspond with games such as patty-cake, jacks, or hopscotch. Jump rope rhymes combine game and counting forms. Stories in rhyme are perhaps the most popular. Many of the classic Mother Goose rhymes fall into this category, such as "Hey, Diddle Diddle," "Simple Simon," and "Old Mother Hubbard." Limericks, with their strong rhythm and often unexpected rhymes, will provide kids with hours of laughter. Haiku, cinquains, and other forms introduce children to the idea of poetry without rhyme. These are often forms children like to try to write themselves. At Bouncing Ball Books, we are expanding our catalog to include poetry for children. We're happy to announce the release of What Bird? in October 2006. This hilarious rhyming book by Cherie Zendarski shows what happens when a family's cat tries to eat the other family pet--a canary! Check back frequently to see what new titles we have to offer. If you are a writer of poetry for children, contact us as Bouncingballbooks.com for submission guidelines.
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