Akron Public Library

Over 250 poems of light English verse including satire, nonsense verse, epigrams, and limericks by 80 authors from Shakespeare to modern times.

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

A collection of 400 poems arranged in eighteen thematic sections.

In this exuberant compilation, Michael Rosen invites children to joyfully celebrate sounds and the infinite possibilities of language. Nonsense verses with the feel of classic nursery rhymes tickle the ear and set feet tapping while expressive illustrations by Chris Riddell illuminate the larger-than-life characters. With subject matter that runs the gamut of a child{8217}s emotional range from hungry and angry to wiggly and giggly, these thirty-six...

Humorous retellings in verse of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.

A collection of humorous poetry about naughty, ill-mannered, even cruel, boys and girls.