ReFoReMo Day 15: Corey Rosen Schwartz Rolls out the Red Carpet on Rhyme

3/16/2016

By Corey Rosen Schwartz

It’s hard to find picture books with stellar rhyme. Stories where the words flow so seamlessly that you forget to focus on reading it “correctly” but instead get mesmerized by the savory sounds- the rhythm, the alliteration, the assonance, the internal rhymes. Books like these are a treasure for the tongue!

Corey is giving away a signed copy of her book, What About Moose? This is a great rhyming mentor texts! Thank you, Corey! To be eligible, you must be a fully registered participant, comment on this post, read daily, and keep records of your progress.

Corey Rosen Schwartz is the author of several rhyming picture books and fractured fairy tales. Corey has no formal ninja training, but she sure can kick butt in Scrabble. She lives with three Knuckleheads in Warren, NJ.

210 Comments

Juli Caveny link

3/15/2016 01:51:28 am

Lovely suggestions! I'm going to put "I am Cow, Hear Me Moo!" on my holds list tomorrow. Writing rhyming books is such a struggle, but I hope I find some inspiration in these suggestions! Thanks for sharing. :)

Sue Ganz-Schmitt link

3/15/2016 02:35:21 am

Thanks Corey. Sometimes it takes me two pages I realize that I am into a rhyming book. I appreciate when it is clear up front!

Sharon Giltrow

3/15/2016 03:09:48 am

As a teacher I love reading rhyme to my class. It is a great way to foster language development. As a writer it is much harder to write good rhyme. Thank you for providing some stellar examples for me to read and share.

Katelyn Aronson

3/15/2016 04:59:13 am

I love a rhyme well done! Congratulations, Corey, on your own excellent rhyming book. All these titles are music to my ears. Waiting eagerly for my books to arrive!

carole calladine

3/15/2016 05:08:45 am

Thank you for some excellent rhyming texts. This is not my area of strength but I do enjoy reading them, particularly out loud. I like the way the tongue moves. Can't wait to read, I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo! I have it on hold at the library.

MD Knabb

3/15/2016 05:31:33 am

You make it look easy and I appreciate the recommendations, Corey.

Rebecca Colby

3/15/2016 05:38:52 am

I LOVE rhyming books! And your books are also excellent mentor texts and examples of stellar rhyme. I look forward to checking out the latter two recommendations, which I'm not familiar with.

Michele Manning

3/15/2016 05:41:04 am

It's such a joy to read well written rhyming stories! Thanks for these suggestions!

Martin Segal link

3/15/2016 05:41:15 am

Thank you for the rhyming mentor texts, Corey! I'm amazed how authors can not only write a great story, but also write it in rhyme! (P.S. We love Ninja Red Riding Hood in our house)

carrieapear@aol.com link

3/15/2016 05:51:46 am

Effective rhyme = the ultimate brain puzzle! I bow to those who do it well.

Karla Valenti

3/15/2016 05:55:49 am

I couldn't agree more! Thank you for these great mentor texts.

Mona

3/15/2016 06:24:33 am

Kids love rhyme. I love rhyme! Thanks for your mentor text suggestions, Corey.

Cathy Breisacher

3/15/2016 06:34:12 am

Corey, you are one of my favorite writers! Your make writing rhyme look so effortless when in reality it is so difficult to do. My students (and I) love, love, love your books. Each one is an excellent mentor text and so are the examples you provided. I will read them again today!

Corey Schwartz

3/15/2016 11:07:46 am

Hi Cathy,

That is so sweet. Do you want bookmarks for your students? if so, just message me on Facebook or twitter with your address!

Lisa Connors link

3/15/2016 06:35:36 am

Rhyme is so delightful when done well. Every reader should get to experience its magic!

Laura Purdie Salas link

3/15/2016 06:37:59 am

I love rhyming books--my picture book due out next year will be my first one without rhyme! But I haven't read several of these. I love I AM COW, HEAR ME MOO! Cow power! I am looking forward to gathering up the rest (waiting on my shelves right now) with a mug of tea in a couple of hours. Thanks, Corey!

Cheryl Kim

3/15/2016 06:38:57 am

Thank you for the recommendations Corey!! And I have to say that all your books are amazing examples of stellar rhyme! My sons first discovered The Three Ninja Pigs last year at a library in Singapore while we were vacationing there. We now have our own copy and it's a household favorite!!

Corey Schwartz

3/15/2016 11:09:04 am

Wow! In Singapore? That is so cool! Thanks, Cheryl.

Terri DeGezelle link

3/15/2016 07:04:42 am

These are all examples of coming to the last page and going right back to the front cover and start reading all over again.Thank you for the list.

Lori Gravley link

3/15/2016 07:06:33 am

Fun texts that really highlight the way rhyme and silliness go hand in hand.

Vicki Reinhardt

3/15/2016 07:09:38 am

Can't wait to read your recommended book selections! I love rhyming stories, but only if they are--as you say--mesmerizing by the savory sounds without having to focus on reading the text "correctly." Thank you! =)

Leah Heilman Schanke

3/15/2016 07:09:57 am

Thanks for these wonderful examples of rhyming books. Rhyming is hard to do well. I've only written one rhyming ms but feel inspired!

Nancy Rimar

3/15/2016 07:16:45 am

Thanks for the list. I can't rhyme and marvel at those that can.

Jodi McKay

3/15/2016 07:22:02 am

I give all of the rhymers out there a considerable amount of credit. It is definitely a talent and one that adds so much fun to books. Thanks for the suggested readings, Corey!

Jeanette Bradley

3/15/2016 07:23:35 am

I love rhyme and wordplay, but nots great at writing it. Thanks for the great examples!

Lucky Jo Boscarino

3/15/2016 07:26:59 am

I try to write in rhyme but always make an assonance of myself.

Corey Schwartz

3/15/2016 11:10:08 am

Ha! You're so funny!

lucky Jo Boscarino

3/15/2016 02:25:34 pm

By the way, I love pork chops.

Jennifer Cole Judd link

3/15/2016 05:17:26 pm

OK, sorry to chime in, but this comment gets the prize! So funny! :)

Stephanie Gray

3/15/2016 07:31:42 am

Maybe one day I will feel worthy of attempting rhyme. I definitely need more "training." And how awesome a title is "I Am Cow, Here Me Moo!"

Patricia Nozell

3/15/2016 07:39:29 am

Rhyming picture books are such a delight when done correctly. Thank you for compiling a list of ones that work.

Deborah Allmand

3/15/2016 07:47:58 am

Corey, great examples of the best of rhymes. You definitely can get lost in the rhythm, rhyme, alliteration and assonance of the picture books. Thank you for the post and fabulous prize.

Linda Carpenter link

3/15/2016 07:48:35 am

Corey, I love your books and perfect rhyme. You provide a great study for my aspiring rhyme books. Thank you for pointing out additional rhyming gems!
Many thanks for your contribution to the wonderful world of rhyming PB's!

Corey Schwartz

3/15/2016 11:10:53 am

Thanks so much, Linda!

Linda Schueler

3/15/2016 07:49:05 am

Looking forward to digging into these.

Chana Stiefel link

3/15/2016 07:53:28 am

Great suggestions. Thanks! Hope to meet you at NJSCBWI.

PatHaap

3/15/2016 07:55:51 am

Terrific examples, Corey! I've missed a couple of those, but will definitely be picking them up this week.

Joy Main

3/15/2016 08:01:08 am

Thank you Corey. I love your description of how a really good rhymer should sound: "mesmerised by the savoury sounds". Definitely something to aim for in my rhyming manuscripts.

Mary Boehmer

3/15/2016 08:01:12 am

Thank you for sharing with us! My library classes love rhyme and your books!!! It is amazing how younger children can pick up the rhyme from a story. Great suggestions for mentor texts, can't wait to dive in!

Kathy Cornell Berman

3/15/2016 08:04:10 am

Thanks for the recommendations Corey. I just requested two of them from the library. Your books are a "treasure for the tongue" for sure.

Jaclyn Kruzie link

3/15/2016 08:11:13 am

rhyming is one my goals! I love rhyming stories and would love to write one some day. Thank you for sharing such wonder mentor texts to aid me. :)

Beverly Marsh

3/15/2016 08:17:25 am

Thanks for the great suggestions and What About Moose, is a favorite of mine.

Tina Cho link

3/15/2016 08:18:14 am

Thank you for these mentor texts. Can't wait to read them!

Marilyn Garcia

3/15/2016 08:24:29 am

I have to admit, I have been too afraid to attempt writing a rhyming book. I have always loved poetry and am in awe of folks that can really rock it. Maybe these mentor texts can inspire me to go for it. We'll see. Thanks!

Lindsay Hanson Metcalf

3/15/2016 08:27:19 am

Your books should be on this list, too. Thanks for the recommendations!

Jess Townes link

3/15/2016 08:41:15 am

Great suggestions! I love reading a rhyme that's well done!

Andrea Mack link

3/15/2016 08:48:13 am

I would love to write a rhyming book one day, just for the challenge! Just read Snoring Beauty and also an old classic, The Gruffalo. Fun!

Denise Benavides

3/15/2016 08:48:50 am

One of the pleasures in life is to read a rhyming book out loud. So fun and pleasant to the ear. Thanks to all the authors who give us such treasures.

Traci Bold link

3/15/2016 08:50:43 am

I stink at rhyming and the mentor texts you gave make it look so smooth and easy. I truly appreciate rhyme done well. Great sharing post Corey. 😊

maria gianferrari link

3/15/2016 08:54:32 am

Thanks so much, Corey!! I cannot wait to read your new ninja chicks book--it looks hilarious! I'm a big fan of Three Ninja Pigs--it's so funny! Lisa Wheeler is also a rhyme master--love her books too.

I'm off to pick up The Snatchabook, the only one of these I haven't yet read :).

Val McCammon

3/15/2016 08:54:40 am

Thanks for the stellar rhyming mentor texts, Corey!

Manju Howard

3/15/2016 08:56:43 am

Hi, Corey! Thank you for writing great mentor texts. I have learned that it's easy to read "stellar rhyme" but not to write it.

Kathy Mazurowski

3/15/2016 08:58:58 am

These titles are some of my favorites, too. Thanks!

Cathy Mealey

3/15/2016 09:04:16 am

Stellar selections Corey!

Rita Lorraine Hubbard link

3/15/2016 09:05:06 am

Hi Corey, thanks so much for this post. I used to write all my picture books in rhyme, but gave it up years ago when I heard publishers didn't like rhyme. Can't wait to check out these books and see if I'm ready to dabble again!

Kathy Halsey

3/15/2016 09:06:18 am

Good rhyme is tricky and fun to read aloud. These texts will be good for me to study! My rhymes need work. Thanks, Corey! In our house we love the NINJAS!

Sue Poduska

3/15/2016 09:07:23 am

We knew it was time for some rhyme!

joanne sher link

3/15/2016 09:12:19 am

These are FABULOUS examples, Corey! Especially loved Ollie and Claire. Thanks so much!!

Linda Thomas

3/15/2016 09:14:41 am

Thank you, Corey, for the suggestions!

These books look great!
And I can't wait
to read each line
and hear the rhyme!

Denise Engle

3/15/2016 09:23:13 am

I love rhyme. Really, I love reading rhyming picture books to children! So glad to receive this excellent post on rhyming mentor texts! Thank you!

Donna L Martin link

3/15/2016 09:24:39 am

While publishers may not like rhyming picture books because of the challenge to get everything "right", kids LOVE rhyming picture books and so do I!

Linda Chavez

3/15/2016 09:25:36 am

Thanks for your insights on rhyme! You've saved me all kinds of time.
These mentors will be fun to read! And believe me, to learn, I have need!

Amy Murrell

3/15/2016 09:29:15 am

I'm writing a rhymer now. They are hard but so fun too. Some of your recommended mentor texts are favorites in our house. Even my parrot reads along with the Snatchabook at bedtime! Thanks for this great post, Corey. -Amy

Maria Johnson

3/15/2016 09:33:12 am

Rhyme eludes me writing wise but love to read, especially out loud.

Melanie Ellsworth

3/15/2016 09:45:06 am

I remember that when I first read I AM COW, HEAR ME MOO! I did not even realize that it rhymed. Wow. My daughter is a great fan of WHAT ABOUT MOOSE?

Sue Heavenrich

3/15/2016 09:45:33 am

What a great selection of books - not only do they rhyme, but some have great twists at the end. I love cows, so really enjoyed "I am Cow" - plus the whole feminist thing... and the lost-in-the-woods... what fun!

Angie Quantrell

3/15/2016 09:47:15 am

So much fun with rhymes! I love to write rhyme, but it's more of a fun thing than enjoyable for others. LOL. Thanks so much for sharing, Corey!

Ali Bovis

3/15/2016 09:48:29 am

Thanks so much for the great post and mentor texts!! I can't wait to read them aloud.

Cecilia McCarthy

3/15/2016 09:51:16 am

I love rhyme and can't wait to read and learn from your selections. Thank you.

Shelley Kinder

3/15/2016 10:08:27 am

Thanks, Corey, for the suggestions. I just re-read Cock-A-Doodle Oops! What a genius book...great plot, rhyme, and love the twist ending! I will put the other 4 on hold today. Can't wait to read them!

Robin Currie link

3/15/2016 10:11:07 am

Good selection - rhyme is so easy to do badly!

Ellen Leventhal

3/15/2016 10:16:03 am

Corey, you, Lori, and the others make it look so easy, but I know it is so HARD! Thanks for these suggestions. Can't wait to read the ones I haven't yet. Loved meeting you in NY at the Rhyming PB Revolution.

Meena

3/15/2016 10:31:24 am

Fun titles, can't wait to check out the collection. Thanks for the selection.

Sherti Jones Rivers link

3/15/2016 10:32:06 am

As a lover and writer of rhyme, these will be great mentor texts to type out. Great list.

Charlotte Dixon

3/15/2016 10:32:46 am

Thank you, Corey, for sharing some great rhyming books with us. I love your work!

Sydney O'Neill

3/15/2016 10:34:10 am

There must be a genetic component in our love of rhyme. It seems to be almost universal among young children. Thank you for these stellar examples.

AJ Irving link

3/15/2016 10:35:16 am

Great picks, Corey! Thank you!

Sheri Radovich

3/15/2016 10:36:09 am

Thank you, I love reading this type of book but am challenged to write one. I thought each was a lot of fun as is What About Moose. They are publishing this type of text and making it fun for kids to listen to and predict the rhyme coming. This was a fun group of books.

Alan Elliott link

3/15/2016 10:43:46 am

I will take more time,
To learn how to rhyme.

Kristi Veitenheimer link

3/15/2016 10:51:58 am

Rhyming picture books were always some of my favorite to read to my kids when they were young!

JEN link

3/15/2016 10:53:26 am

Perfect rhyme is so hard to do, but these authors make it look easy! Great suggestions.

darlene koppel link

3/15/2016 10:54:37 am

Thank you for the rhyming text suggestions. I look forward to reading them.

Christine Rodenbour

3/15/2016 10:58:20 am

Thank you for the reading suggestions!

Emily J

3/15/2016 10:58:49 am

Excellent post Corey! Thank you so much. I think the ability to write in rhyme (well) is an amazing gift.

Lauren Kerstein link

3/15/2016 10:59:45 am

Thank you for pointing out these mentor texts! I love WHAT ABOUT MOOSE?!

Marlene Rohr link

3/15/2016 11:08:01 am

Thank you Corey, these are wonderful mentor suggestions.

Bev Baird

3/15/2016 11:13:54 am

Thanks for the wonderful suggestions - can`t wait to read all these books and be inspired.

Corey Schwartz

3/15/2016 11:18:40 am

Oh my gosh! Thanks for all the lovely comments! For anyone who is coming to the NJ conference, Lori Degman (Cock-a-Doodle Oops!) is offering a workshop on rhyme!

Gabrielle Snyder link

3/15/2016 11:31:46 am

Hurray for books that are a "treasure for the tongue"! Thanks, Corey, for the awesome suggetions.

Christie Allred link

3/15/2016 11:38:06 am

These look like great suggestions. I love rhyming PBs :)

Sherry Howard link

3/15/2016 11:46:58 am

Thank you so much for the recommendations! I needed mentor texts for rhyme and lyrical language. It's my favorite!

Alice Fulgione

3/15/2016 11:49:56 am

I LOVED "What About Moose" so much that I bought the book. Your other recommendations sound wonderful. I can't wait to read them!

Juliana Lee link

3/15/2016 11:59:06 am

I wholeheartedly agree! Although I can't write rhyme to save my life, I appreciate a well written story that simply flows. Like you said, "a treasure for the tongue". There's nothing more annoying than trying to force a rhythm or rhyme which breaks the story and thereby loses the reader.

Rachel Hamby link

3/15/2016 12:01:47 pm

Thanks, Corey! Your rhyming PBs are always at the top of my mentor text's list.

Karen Brady link

3/15/2016 12:04:46 pm

Rhyme. We all love to read it, we all wish we could write it! Thanks for sharing these great examples of well-crafted rhyming text!

Therese Nagi

3/15/2016 12:08:56 pm

Corey thanks for sharing these great mentor texts. I had fun reading them!

Keila Dawson link

3/15/2016 12:09:03 pm

Treasure on the tongue, that is exactly what a great rhyming book is Corey. Love your examples.

Monique Wakefield

3/15/2016 12:11:20 pm

I love PBs in rhyme! You are so great at it. Thanks for the amazing suggestions.

Jarm Del Boccio link

3/15/2016 12:11:30 pm

Great examples, Cory. I'm jealous of anyone who can rhyme so well. 😉 I think 'Ollie and Claire' will be a perfect gift for my best friend's BD! I look forward to reading "What about Moose?", too!

Tracey Brown

3/15/2016 12:17:05 pm

Thanks for the mentor text suggestions, Corey! It is such a treat to read PB's that have stellar rhyme - admiration for those authors.

Lori Dubbin

3/15/2016 12:18:11 pm

I love your rhyming picture books and the rhyming mentor texts you suggested in this post. You all are master ninjas at getting readers "mesmerized by the savory sounds." Trying to cook up some "savory sounds" myself and learning a lot from you!

Maria Marshall

3/15/2016 12:19:41 pm

Great examples, we love Snatchabook at my house. Just read Cock-a-Doodle-Oops and it is both funny and excellently rhymed. Thanks for the list of mentor texts and writing great ones yourself.

Pam Jones-Nill

3/15/2016 12:58:31 pm

I read Cock-a-Doodle-do recently and it was really funny. I'm headed back to the library - thanks for the mentor texts.

Mary Worley

3/15/2016 01:02:34 pm

I missed The Snatchabook somehow, so I'll pick that up soon. I love all the others and What About Moose?. Thanks!

Marianne Kuzujanakis link

3/15/2016 01:03:27 pm

Love OLLIE & CLAIRE. Not familiar with all the others. Will definitely look for I AM COW, HEAR ME MOO because who doesn't want to hear what a cow has to say? :-)

sue twiggs

3/15/2016 01:14:11 pm

corey,
I am struggling with a rhyming PB MS now so these will be most helpful. thanks for the list.

Melissa Stoller link

3/15/2016 01:16:08 pm

Thank you, Corey! This was so helpful as I am currently working on some rhyming projects. Great mentor texts to study ... I especially like your idea of getting mesmerized by the savory sounds!

Heidi Yates

3/15/2016 01:17:28 pm

Thank you Corey! I love reading all of the rhyming stories. :)

Jena Benton

3/15/2016 01:30:42 pm

These are perfect! RhyPiBoMo is coming up next month and we have to gather our own list of rhyming picture books. Any other favorites of yours to suggest?

DeLeon

3/15/2016 02:00:43 pm

I totally agree, Corey! How fun it was to read these books. There are many rhyming books out there, but these are some of the best I have read so far. Great mentor texts you chose. Thank you!!

Julie Burchstead

3/15/2016 02:03:12 pm

As rhyming well is so hard to do, it is wonderful to have such great examples! Thanks for this list!

Anna Forrester link

3/15/2016 02:11:55 pm

I never write in rhyme so it will be fun to check these out -- thanks.

Jane link

3/15/2016 02:22:49 pm

I love using rhyme but know it requires lots of hard work to flow eaily. I just finished one( I hope) after at least 10 revicions and readalouds by me and 3 friends! Your books are so funny too. You are a genius at putting the words in that rhyme and make children laugh.Thanks for this today.

Carla Ketner

3/15/2016 02:25:06 pm

Thanks for sharing your recommendations. I enjoyed meeting Rebecca Gomez when she read your What About Moose (another fun rhyming book!) to a group of kids here. I'd love to meet you, too, if you ever want a reason to come to Nebraska!

Anita Jones link

3/15/2016 02:47:43 pm

I think that your words should be a logo.."get mesmrized by the savory sounds".....lovely! I'm looking forward to reading your suggested books...and hope (regardless of the negative connotations) that Rhyme will continue to have a renewed appreciation by publishers and agents. It's so pure and wonderful!!

Natalie Rompella link

3/15/2016 03:00:58 pm

Interesting how 4 out of 5 of your picks have animal characters. I wonder whether that represents the poetry market. It also makes me wonder how many rhyming pbs are humorous vs. serious. It seems more serious rhyming books are part of anthologies? Now I'm curious...

Dina Ticas

3/27/2016 11:15:37 pm

I thought the same thing too. I am not drawn to rhyme but I do enjoy it when it's done well. Great selection of books.

Anne Appert link

3/15/2016 03:06:06 pm

I never write in rhyme because I'm always a little scared it will be terrible. Can't wait to read these books and hear rhyme done correctly! Thank you for the recommendations

Tanya Konerman link

3/15/2016 03:08:46 pm

Great suggestions...thanks!

Lydia Lukidis link

3/15/2016 03:14:38 pm

Great recommendations. I like to write in rhyme, and I'm reminded of many levels of rhyming there are!

Annette Bay Pimentel link

3/15/2016 03:26:46 pm

"mesmerized by the savory sounds"

Mike Karg link

3/15/2016 03:33:03 pm

I'm a long way from nailing rhyme and meter, but I'll keep at it! Thanks, Corey!

debbie mccue

3/15/2016 03:35:30 pm

Corey, Thanks for the post. I'm always on the lookout for new rhyming mentor texts and I'm looking forward to reading THE SNATCHABOOK and SNORING BEAUTY.

Bethany Roberts link

3/15/2016 03:40:52 pm

Thanks for the great list. I'm sitting down to read them now!

Jilanne Hoffmann

3/15/2016 03:59:21 pm

Ollie & Claire always reminds me of that "if you like piña coladas" song. :D Love it! And Sudipta is known for her rhyme, something that I've been studying. Snoring Beauty is perfect, I'm thinking. The other three you've mentioned are in my pile, heading to the top! I love rhyme, although a story has to come to me in rhyme from the beginning for me to want to use it. There are too many nets that can trip up the tennis ball and player, otherwise.

Laura Renauld

3/15/2016 04:11:44 pm

Treasures for the tongue, indeed. (And you are too modest, but your rhyming picture books are fabulous!!!)

Sara Gentry

3/15/2016 04:13:17 pm

Thanks for the suggestions. While it seems rhyming books are less "in style" than they used to be, I am still very much a fan.

Kirsti Call

3/15/2016 04:33:08 pm

I really adore the books you chose and I'd never read SNATCHABOOK!

Dee Leone link

3/15/2016 04:33:53 pm

Corey, thank you for the great list. I love books in rhyme.

Sadee Schilling

3/15/2016 04:34:53 pm

Thank you! Will look forward to checking these out.

Charlene Steadman

3/15/2016 04:48:33 pm

I had great fun reading these books aloud! As a retired teacher, I know how much kids love rhyme and so do I!

JaneBaskwill link

3/15/2016 04:51:10 pm

I think that you can study the formal aspects of rhyme and have those in your toolbox and still not have any success writing rhyme. I think that what does it for me as a writer and for students I teach is being immersed in mentor texts that help train my eyes and ears to appreciate the craft. Thanks Corey for providing some more titles for my list!

Linda Staszak

3/15/2016 04:59:41 pm

Thanks! Good rhyme makes you smile!

Nancy Ramsey

3/15/2016 05:07:11 pm

These are great, Corey! I love the stellar rhyme in your books too!!

Jennifer Cole Judd link

3/15/2016 05:19:41 pm

I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo! is one of my current favorites! Can't wait to read these others. Also, my kiddos love The Three Ninja Pigs--brilliantly done. :)

Diane Asyre

3/15/2016 05:24:21 pm

I recently read an article about the brain changes that occur when reading poetry - rhyming or not. Certain sections of the brain become more active: memory stimulation self-reflection and thrill (not the hazardous kind but the same thrill we get when we listen to music). No wonder this research is so enjoyable.

Sandra Jenkins

3/15/2016 05:25:55 pm

I'm ready to savor some good rhythm and rhyme.

Anne-Marie Strohman

3/15/2016 05:29:05 pm

Thanks for the great examples of rhyme!

Noelle McBride

3/15/2016 05:49:07 pm

Thank you for these recommendations! These types of rhyming books are the ones my students return to again and again!

Judy Cooper link

3/15/2016 05:58:52 pm

I was able to get only one of the books on the list for today's reading. I'm looking forward to catching up with the others when they come into my library.

Janet Smart link

3/15/2016 06:01:32 pm

I love rhyming picture books! I love reading and writing them. Cock - a- Doodle Oops! is a really fun book to read.

Kimberly Marcus link

3/15/2016 06:10:01 pm

Yes, these choices are stellar. The Snatchabook really stands out for me. Thank you for sharing these.

debra daugherty

3/15/2016 06:18:29 pm

Great choices. Cock-a-Doodle Oops is a favorite of mine.

Brenda Huante

3/15/2016 06:33:26 pm

Thank you, Corey. I look forward to reading your choices.

Linda Hofke

3/15/2016 06:38:20 pm

excellent recommendations, Corey

Ashley Bankhead

3/15/2016 06:40:33 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions for great rhyming mentor texts.

Elizabeth Duncan link

3/15/2016 07:02:59 pm

I am always so envious of authors that can put their thoughts into meaningful rhyme. Mine always sound so forced and ineffective. Reading the mentor texts today was inspiring and made me love the English language. Thanks.

Susan Deo

3/15/2016 07:48:41 pm

Thanks so much, Corey, for recommending these great mentor texts! Rhyme is something I love but am not sure I can compose myself. Great to see texts that others suggest!

Heather Pierce Stigall link

3/15/2016 08:14:57 pm

I do love me a great rhyming book. Thanks for the suggestions!

Laurie Bouck

3/15/2016 08:39:24 pm

Thank you for these great examples! I find it so hard to find a picture book with perfect rhyme, and it drives me crazy when they're not bang on. Lol! But when they're done right - rhyming books are some of my favourite. :)

Celeste Gerard

3/15/2016 09:46:22 pm

Rhyming is not easy! Thanks for the recommendations! Snatchabook had a great rhyming flow!

Carol Cole link

3/15/2016 10:17:58 pm

What a great selection of books today. I love reading rhyming books although I don't seem to have the talent for writing one. "The Snatchabook" reminds me of "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas." I've read "Ollie and Claire" before and it's such a cute story about friends who are so much alike. Thank you Corey for these great mentor texts.

Trine

3/15/2016 10:23:56 pm

Great selections. Thanks for Sharing.

Janie Reinart

3/15/2016 10:41:08 pm

A treasure for the tongue, indeed! Thank you for the recommendations.

Susan Zonca

3/15/2016 11:09:59 pm

So fun to read aloud to my husband before bed. :-)

Pamela Courtney

3/15/2016 11:24:34 pm

A couple of years ago, when I started writing, my work always started in rhyme. All my ideas came to me in rhyme. Odd right? Then I took Renee LaTulippe's Lyrical Language class. I immediately stopped that insane way of engaging. A Good rhyming pb is such a joy to read. Creative, out of the box ideas set to rhythmic phrasing and rhyming to boot? Heaven. And HARD TO DO. Someone above mentioned that they bow down to those who do it well. I'm bowing down as well.

Lynn Davidson link

3/15/2016 11:34:49 pm

I enjoyed reading a good rhyming story to my children at bedtime. They were fun to share. I enjoy writing in rhyme, but I think I need more practice before setting those stories free. :)
Of the books you've mentioned I've borrowed two and the library can bring in only one other for me. They are fine examples of good rhyme. Thank you, Corey.

Natalie Lynn Tanner

3/15/2016 11:36:01 pm

Corey: I appreciate your post on seamless rhyme in pic books.I have a question: I am usually not a rhymer, but I do have written a pic book that starts out in rhyme (just the fist page or two - really just a few short lines in all), but the rest of the book doesn't rhyme. Is that difficult for a reader? I don't wish to confuse them, and I know it is best to set up expectations in the narrator's voice right from the first. What are your thoughts? THANK YOU!!!!

Corey Schwartz

3/16/2016 09:01:08 am

Hi Natalie,

I guess I'd have to see it, but I do think it could be confusing for readers. Once they start reading rhyme they will definitely set up an expectation for the rhyme to continue.

Lenne' Musarra

3/16/2016 12:02:44 am

I love rhythm and rhyme and hope to hone the skill of writing it. So far I have enjoyed the challenge it presents and the need to be flexible and creative in the editing process. Thank you for the mentor texts. I will be sure to read your books as well!

Carol Nelson

3/16/2016 12:20:33 am

I have yet to venture into rhyme. Thanks for making me stretch my writing as I study these texts.

Carrie Gelson link

3/16/2016 01:17:07 am

I adore the old fashioned feel of The Snatchabook. I love (well done) rhyming text for its predictability for young readers.

Angela Turnet

3/16/2016 02:30:04 am

I do not write rhyming text very well but I am open to learning. Thanks for the great mentor text recommendations.

Shelley Marshall

3/16/2016 03:46:03 am

I love reading rhyming books and I seem to gravitate to writing in rhyme. Off to the library I go to get these terrific mentor texts. Thank you so much.

Mary Warth

3/16/2016 06:29:13 am

Terrific examples! I will share these mentor texts with my critique group.

Donna Cangelosi link

3/16/2016 07:40:33 am

Thank you, Corey. I love Snoring Beauty! I'm off to the library today to read the other books you've suggested.

Nadine Gamble

3/16/2016 09:10:39 am

Keep the inspiration coming!

Melissa Rutigliano

3/16/2016 10:09:24 am

Oh what fun it is to rhyme!
Fun texts. I actually had to stop myself from the urge to rhyme in my current MS. Sometimes the rhythm over takes you and you can't help yoursel.

Brook Gideon link

3/16/2016 11:54:27 am

Corey, thank you for the wonderful post and fabulous rhyming mentor texts. When rhyme is done well, it is superb!

Megan Taraszkiewicz

3/16/2016 01:00:57 pm

Thank you so much for these selections. Great rhyming books!

Karen Condit

3/16/2016 01:31:09 pm

Thanks so much...this is where I'm at right now and I'm being helped with these great recommendations!

sharon langley link

3/16/2016 01:59:30 pm

Rhyme is a skill that I desire to master!

Lotus Ivak

3/16/2016 08:07:57 pm

Continuing to learn everyday!

Jane Buttery link

3/16/2016 11:11:23 pm

I read Snatchabook by Helen Docherty and found it delightful; it's the kind of book that I'd love to own.Thanks for the recommendation. I loved the illusrations and the way reading to youngsters comes through so clearly in this tale. I'm off to the library to find the others!
Do you know of Jean Little?I just found her PB Wishes illustrated by Geneieve Cote Pub 2012 BY North winds, part of Scholastic. Jean is prolific even though she is legally blind. She has written many mid grade novels about problems in life and a wonderful historical novel called The belonging Place.

Kelly Rice Schmitt

3/16/2016 11:32:18 pm

Thank you for this fantastic list of mesmorizing poetry! It's a treat to have poetry that sings and that is viewed as stuff that 'works' as a guide.

Lynn Alpert link

3/17/2016 12:22:19 am

I love rhyming books - I'll read these to get ready for Poetry Month and RhyPiBoMo!

Colleen Paeff

3/17/2016 12:44:50 am

Thanks, Corey!

Anita Banks

3/17/2016 09:54:19 am

Thank you for the suggested readings.

Holly Samson Hall

3/17/2016 10:54:14 am

Rhyming texts are my absolute favorite for reading out loud to my kids, and these are wonderful examples. Thank you!

Shari Della Penna link

3/17/2016 12:00:35 pm

Thanks for your great examples.

Ann Magee

3/17/2016 12:54:20 pm

Thanks Corey. I have such respect for authors who can do what you describe with rhyme. :)

Susie Sawyer link

3/17/2016 01:30:38 pm

I LOVE RHYME!! Especially FUN rhyme! I love reading it and writing it. Thank you for these awesome mentor texts and your wonderful prize! :)

Valarie Giogas

3/17/2016 02:10:14 pm

Rhyme PBs by far my biggest mentor texts. Many of my stories come in rhyme, but require lots of work. I love the whole puzzle of it all. Thanks for the suggestions.

Cindy Cornwall

3/17/2016 08:48:03 pm

I admire those who can rhyme without forcing it.I have one "unintended" rhyming story, but reading others makes me realize that it needs to work on many levels besides rhyme!

Amanda Sincavage

3/17/2016 11:32:36 pm

Thanks for sharing these titles and their varied rhyme schemes.

Angela De Groot

3/18/2016 12:11:10 pm

Corey, your pbs are great examples of stellar rhyme. I love 3 Ninja Pigs.

Darlene

3/18/2016 03:29:16 pm

I love good rhyming books! Thank you for these additions to my list!

Kristen Browning

3/18/2016 11:58:39 pm

Thanks for the great examples of rhyme! I am always in awe of the authors of these perfectly rhyming PBs--such skill!. It was fun to read THE SNATCHABOOK--a new one to me.

Virginia Law Manning link

3/19/2016 07:18:06 am

I think another challenge that rhymers might have is that not only should be know their rhyming stuff, but I'm sure it would help if their critique partners knew their stuff. I don't rhyme--I think I have a heard time hearing/understanding the beats/meter/stresses. I think I can tell when rhyme/rhythm is really off but not when it just needs some work. I always wish I could be more help to my critique partners who take on this challenge!

Suzy Leopold link

3/19/2016 09:49:15 pm

These words resonate with me: *a treasure for the tongue*. Thank you, Corey.

GabrielleSchoeffield

3/20/2016 10:12:32 am

I always considered rhyming taboo but it just seems to come out of my brain....then I revise it to not be a rhyme....Your post has inspired me to look again at those that fell out in rhyme.

Caroline Webster link

3/20/2016 01:48:55 pm

Create "treasures for the tongue" :-). Love this. I look forward to finding more of your books, after reading all the rave reviews here!

Wendy Greenley

3/20/2016 05:42:05 pm

Great book recommendations, Corey. And you are a rhyming treasure!

Helen Dening link

3/20/2016 10:27:24 pm

Thank you for the mentoring list of rhyming books. Some day I love to write rhyme with such music.

Lisa Williams

3/20/2016 11:36:18 pm

Thank you for a list of great rhyming books! There is nothing worse than reading a book that seems like the author was more focused on words that rhyme than telling a good story.

Jill Jeffries

3/21/2016 10:12:37 am

Love these read-a-louds! Fantastic mentor texts.

L. Michelle Quraishi link

3/21/2016 01:41:47 pm

I especially admired the flawless rhyme and change in pace in the lines: She thundered through thickets, deep gullies, tight squeezes and ragweed that triggered spectacular sneezes.

Rosie

3/21/2016 03:06:13 pm

Rhyme your heart out, but do it right. That's why mentor texts are crucial. Thanks for sharing.

Lisa Morgan

3/22/2016 06:15:10 am

I'm just getting to day 15 and boy do I love it!! I am Cow, Hear Me MOO! Love the rhyme, word choice and current language...as if!

Anne Young

3/22/2016 08:25:45 am

I was inerested by the different metre used in these books. Inspiring stuff. Thanks.

Linda Kujawski link

3/22/2016 09:56:24 am

Thank you, Corey. Love the image of readers/listeners "mesmerized by the savory sounds." 😊

Sadee Schilling

3/22/2016 12:51:51 pm

My two-year-old really loves the rhyming books and I find they're some of the easiest ones to read over and over again. Thanks for the great list, Corey!

Karen Bell

3/22/2016 01:53:16 pm

Great mentor texts on rhyming. Thank you!

Angela Dale

3/22/2016 09:34:43 pm

Rhyming is so great, so fun, so tricky - thanks for the mentor texts. Looking forward to checking out the rhyming you've added to the PB canon as well.

Lauri Meyers link

3/23/2016 07:40:25 am

And the Corey Rosen Schwartz collection could be on that list too:)

Suzanne Poulter Harris

3/23/2016 01:38:17 pm

These mentor texts make rhyming look easy ... if only that were true! Thanks for the great suggestions. And I agree, that your rhyming books are wonderful mentor texts, too!

Cindy Jolley

3/25/2016 10:38:47 pm

I love your comment about writing "stories where the words flow so seamlessly that you forget to focus on reading it “correctly” but instead get mesmerized by the savory sounds" - that is the kind of rhyming stories I want to write!

Myrna Foster

3/27/2016 02:56:23 am

I've read all of these but The Snatchabook, and they're wonderful. Thanks for this post! I need to reread some of these.

Gabrielle Schoeffield

3/28/2016 07:27:12 pm

I have tried rhyme but not really good at it...I need more classes I guess!

Lynne Marie link

3/29/2016 05:27:11 pm

Such great picks -- I am a big fan of those and YOUR books, Corey!

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