@ellakas posting about Hairy Maclary reminds me of something I've been meaning to say on here for ages: there is nothing so wonderful as a rhyming children's book that really NAILS the metre. The Hairy Maclary books are a perfect example. The writing jollies you along every line, you never trip over your words, it naturally draws cadence and rhythm out of your voice without you even trying. Seriously, read them, whatever your age. They are a joy.
Conversely, there is nothing so depressing as BADLY metred children's books. They exist. I'm sorry to say, some of them even exist in my very own home from which I write these words 😆 Just. Someone please teach those editors about scansion.
Tell me your favourite rhythmical children's books!!
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