Afloat with a Musical Goat: And Other Silly Limericks for Kids - Paperback

by Julie Miller (Author)

Afloat with a Musical Goat and Other Silly Limericks for Kids is a collection of 24 illustrated limericks that will delight children and adults alike. Each limerick is a five-line poem that tells a story in 34 syllables and rolls off the tongue in a rhythmic rock-n-roll. You'll meet healthy Louise who ate spinach and peas and Patty the cat who found a big rat. You'll see tigers with visors and kites taking flight, and a farmer who sneezed, blowing the leaves from the trees. Join the fun!

Author Biography

Julie Miller is the author of several short works of fiction and non-fiction for young readers and the author of nine textbooks in mathematics. As a former math teacher, Julie values education as part of an interesting and robust life. While she loves mathematics, she recognizes that reading is the foundation of all learning. She hopes that this silly book of limericks will be part of a nightly ritual of bedtime stories for many families. Julie lives in Florida with her fabulous black-and-white cat, Sine.