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Myers, Greg – English Today, 1994
Examines the rhymes and linguistic tricks used by children, focusing on the rhyme, syllable structure, word boundaries, rhythm, meaning, and social uses of school children's poetry and rhymes. Examples are provided of various past and current poems and rhymes. (Contains 10 references.) (MDM)
Descriptors: Children, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Language Rhythm