Bookfest Gold Medal Winner - Best Children's Poetry Book of 2023

In the spirit of Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic, Hysterical Rhymes and How You Can Rhyme Too! is a collection of Derek's hilarious, heartwarming and educational children's poems that is truly a delight for kids of all ages and reading levels. 

Not only are there hundreds of funny poems, limericks, and stories, it's also an educational guide that teaches youngsters how they can write poetry as well! They'll learn about rhythm, meter, poetic forms, how to find ideas and inspiration, how to analyze poetry, and so much more! 

The book is illustrated by renowned artist/cartoonist Travis Hanson (www.BeanLeafPress.com) with hundreds of hilarious drawings that make the poems come to life. 

Themes: Poetry, Animals, School, Wordplay, Writing, History, Math, Limericks, Humor

Ages 4-12