A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters.

Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows.

A collection of limericks and other humorous poems, arranged in such categories as "Mouth Manglers," "Silly Patter," and "Tombstone Tomfoolery."

"A witty, illustrated collection of humorous (and sometimes even heartwarming) poems and nonsense inspired by the absurdities of everyday life"--

Describes types of poems and offers examples of nonsense poems. Includes a glossary of terms, additional resources, and tips for writing poems.

Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed a chick and a lot of other strange creatures.

A zany but well-meaning cat brings a cheerful, exotic, and exuberant form of chaos to a household of two young children one rainy day while their mother is out.

A cautionary tale for mice written in nonsense verse.

Peppered with regional names, sing-song rhythms and a dash of wicked fun, Garbage Delight has been a staple on Canadian bookshelves for thirty-five years. Its forty-two superbly crafted poems offer a feast of silly, sassy and soothing verses for every taste, from the thundering "I Eat Kids Yum Yum!" to the more lyrical "The Coming of Teddy Bears." This handsome classic edition featuring Frank Newfeld's original illustrations and book design will...

"You can almost hear the skipping rope slapping the sidewalk," wrote Margaret Laurence of Dennis Lee's timeless poetry collection Alligator Pie. One of the first illustrated books published about Canadian children and featuring Canadian place names, Alligator Pie established Dennis Lee's reputation as "Canada's Father Goose" and has sold more than half a million copies since its publication in 1974. This classic edition, featuring Frank Newfeld's...