When Riddles Come Rumbling: Poems to Ponder [Paperback]

Here are twenty-nine rhyming riddle poems about everyday objects that children love: roller coasters, trampolines, kites, yo-yos, licorice, and more. With plenty of clues in each rhythmic verse and in the colorful illustrations, children of all ages will enjoy guessing these riddles and challenging one another to the answers.Children will enjoy the simple rhythmic poetry as much as the word puzzles in these clever riddles in verse. —BooklistRebecca Kai Dotlichis the author of over a dozen poetry and picture books, includingGrumbles from the Forest(co-authored with Jane Yolen) andLemonade Sun. She's been a poetry advisor and contributing columnist forCreative ClassroomandTeaching K-8, gives numerous poetry workshops, including Highlights Founders workshops, and speaks at national conferences, retreats, libraries, and schools to teachers, aspiring writers, and students of all ages. She lives near Indianapolis, Indiana.

Karen Duganhas illustrated many books for children, includingCamping with the Presidentby Ginger Wadsworth,In the Spin of Thingsby Rebecca Kai Dotlich, andTea Party Todayby Eileen Spinelli. She lives in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.CN