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The book reimagines fourteen classic Mother Goose rhymes, presenting them through diverse voices and humorous twists that appeal to contemporary children. With lively illustrations by Angela Matteson, the poems feature imaginative scenarios, such as Humpty Dumpty as a skateboarder in trouble. The rhythmic and rhyming verses make it an engaging read-aloud experience. Additionally, the volume includes the original rhymes, insightful endnotes on their history, and an introduction encouraging readers to craft their own whimsical poems.
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Grumbles from the Town: Mother-Goose Voices with a Twist, Jane Yolen, Rebecca Kai Dotlich
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Grumbles from the Town: Mother-Goose Voices with a Twist
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jane Yolen, Rebecca Kai Dotlich
- Publisher
- Astra Publishing House
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9781590789223
- Description
- The book reimagines fourteen classic Mother Goose rhymes, presenting them through diverse voices and humorous twists that appeal to contemporary children. With lively illustrations by Angela Matteson, the poems feature imaginative scenarios, such as Humpty Dumpty as a skateboarder in trouble. The rhythmic and rhyming verses make it an engaging read-aloud experience. Additionally, the volume includes the original rhymes, insightful endnotes on their history, and an introduction encouraging readers to craft their own whimsical poems.