nonsense verses

A collection of humorous poetry and explains how to explore a poems's meaning and the techniques that poets use to create an effect.

A party of nonsensical folk go on a voyage to hunt the mysterious Snark. Lewis Caroll's rhyming stanzas are accompanied by antique-looking illustrations.

The old jump rope/nonsense rhyme features an ailing young Tiny Tim. Includes activities.

When a lazy bird hatching an egg wants a vacation, she asks Horton, the elephant, to sit on her egg--which he does through all sorts of hazards until he is rewarded for doing what he said he would.

Presents an alliterative humorous verse for each letter of the alphabet, including "The Enigmatic Egg," "Mishmash," and "Worrywart.".

The Flapper is full of energy and spends his day playing, playing, and playing!.

"Introduces basic poetry forms and terms through the use of original nonsense-themed poems"--.

After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married.

Illustrations and nonsense verses introduce the letters of the alphabet.