Beyond Old MacDonald: Funny Poems from Down on the Farm

Beyond Old MacDonald is a wonderful, joyful collection of poetry about farm animals. Children giggle delightfully when reading them or when being read to. The wordplays make the poems very useful in the classroom. A Wordplay Guide is included.

I sat down with my 7-year old as we took turns reading the clever, witty little poem puns. I found myself laughing at the end of each pun, & my daughter occasionally stopping a moment, thinking, & finally laughing herself as she "got" the punchline. But, most of the puns she got right away. And if the 30 poems aren't reason enough to purchase this book, on the last page of the book the author/teacher includes a Word Play Guide to point out the language skill each of the poems employ (pun, idiom, personification, etc.). Making it an excellent teaching tool.

This book is an amazing children's book about poetry.It is so exciting,funny and enjoyable read for young children as well as adults. I'm sure teenagers would enjoy it also. This book reminds me of my childhood days. The Author is great Teacher and as this book proves that he is also a great writer.

This book will have you on your feet and cheering for "Beyond Old MacDonald - Funny Poems from Down on the Farm." This is a wonderful book for parents and teachers to introduce or reintroduce kids to poetry. The poems include lots of wordplay and a wordplay guide is included for instructors to use to develop lessons. This is a book children will want to hear or read again and again and even be encouraged to try their hand at writing their own poetry. The illustrations are comical and compliment the poetry well. Kathy Reeder 1st Grade Teacher Little Hocking, Ohio

Children will love this book. Mr. Hoce's work is amazing. I've never seen so much creativity with word play. Kids and adults alike will find this book amusing.