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With offerings from sonnets in iambic pentameter, to limericks, acrostics, and villanelles, It’s Time to Rhyme is the perfect introduction to the joys of poetry for readers of all ages. Using ingenious examples, Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan explains the fun world of verse while inviting children to use their creativity and write their own poems. Whether you’re a young reader interested in knowing how poetry works, a parent looking for an entertaining way to explore the form with your children, or a teacher looking for a unique text to introduce students to the basics of verse, It’s Time to Rhyme is the essential book for young rhymesters and wordsmiths to learn about the enthralling universe of poetry.
Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan is a children's author, poet, editor, and voice-over talent. She is also a former non-profit development professional who spent two decades as an advocate and fundraiser for persons with disabilities. Shobha has recorded voice-work for documentaries, educational programs, journalistic initiatives, and audio books. She has published children's books in India and the United States, including A Pie Surprise and Other Stories (DC/Mango Books), the award-winning Indi-Alphabet (Mango and Marigold), How Many Lines in a Limerick? (Clear Fork Publishing/Spork) and Prince With a Paintbrush:The Story of Raja Ravi Varma (Red Panda/Westland). Shobha's work has been anthologized by Tulika Books, Solstice, and Skipping Stones. Essays and reviews have been published in India Currents, Bizworld and Scroll.in. Tanaya Vyas is a designer, illustrator, researcher and educator with a passion for visual storytelling. Her illustrated picture books include Kasturba, Scarecrows on Parade and Parvati the Elephant's Very Important Day. She loves talking to cats, scribbling on walls and travelling to faraway lands with her paintbrush.
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