Bibliography
Judy Sierra, Schoolyard Rhymes. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2005. ISBN: 978-0375825163
Plot Summary
Judy Sierra selected many children’s favorite rhymes that they sing and recite on the playground. As the reader goes through the colorful pages, she will be delighted to remember these rhymes and learn new ones. Some of these include: “Nobody likes me, everybody hates me”, “Shimmy, shimmy, coca pop” and “Miss Mary Mack, Mack, Mack”. The reader will find herself singing along as the melody pops in her head.
Critical Analysis
While many of the phrases and rhymes may not make sense, the reader will giggle at its silliness. The illustrations completely fill the pages and are the perfect backdrop for these rhymes and poems. Even as the animals jump rope, the rope consists of words from the rhyme.
Review Excerpts
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “This is a definite winner, as it will be enormously popular with children."
BOOKLIST: “A great choice for back-to-school displays.”
Connections
Students, after reading “Schoolyard Rhymes,” can write their own rhymes. Students can then perform their rhymes by singing it or even jumping rope to them. The rhymes also can be compared to poetry.
Other books include:
“Anna Banana: 101 Jump Rope Rhymes” by Joanna Cole
“Miss Mary Mack and Other Children’s Street Rhymes by Stephanie Calmenson and Joanna Cole
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