Doctor Knickerbocker

by David Booth, Maryann Kovalski (Illustrator)

A collection of poems from childhood contains a humorous assortment of playground verse--including jump-rope rhymes, taunts, parodies, and other wacky and absurd poems.

Genres: Poetry, Picture Books

71 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

David Wallace Booth is a professor of education who specializes in the teaching of literacy and the use of innovative ways to promote literacy among children.

He is the author of many books for teachers and parents, texts for classroom use, and award winning children's picture books.

Reviews

[Sarah Kotlarich]

I remember checking this book out several several times at my school's library. I like memorizing the little poems and limericks. Very silly, very fun.

[Vandy]

Contents:
Out loud, right now!
Mama said it and I say it too
Echoes from long ago


If you sneeze ona Monday
When you are one one one
A fly and a flee
How much would a wood chuck chuck
Im a little acorn nut
Whtas the time
I hear you say I say Is ay

[Brittany]

I grew up reading or being read this book, mostly because the title contains my last name. I have fond memories of these kooky little rhymes. always a pleasure to read!

[Amanda Ivany]

The classic poems we all remember from childhood and some new ones to discover are all included in this classic collection of rhymes. These poems were found throughout playgrounds over the years. This book would be beneficial to use in a classroom because it shows that some poems are meant to be silly and not just for reading.