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Poetry and close reading · Primary / family

The Book of Nonsense

Edward Lear

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Illustrated nonsense verse invites readers to enjoy patterns that lead to unlikely situations. Share a short example, compare the rhythm of its lines and invent a playful alternative; adults should select suitable pieces because historical descriptions and caricatures may not fit every reader.

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