About the Author

Derek Taylor Kent is a best-selling, award-winning author of dozens of children's books, including the Scary School series published by HarperCollins and El Perro con Sombrero, which has been the #1 best-selling bilingual picture book since 2015. Other titles include Dinosaur Derby, The Grossest Picture Book Ever, Simon and the Solar System, Principal Mikey, and many more. He and his wife, children's author Sheri Fink, are the founders of Whimsical World, an innovative children's brand with a mission to inspire, delight and educate children of all ages while planting seeds of self-esteem and high achievement. Learn more at WhimsicalWorldBooks.com and DerekTaylorKent.com.

Reviews

Hysterical Rhymes and How You can Rhyme Too by Derek Taylor Kent is a very special book. The author not only shares his poems but explains the how-to behind poetry. From such hilarious poems as 'The Hairy Beast' to a deep look into current events such as 'Pandemic' there is a wide variety. This book is also a teaching tool where you can learn about how poems are created, their meaning, and much more. It teaches the fundamentals of poetry enjoyably and interestingly. Poems are not always about happiness and don't always rhyme, and that is all right. The limericks are very funny and make you want to come up with your own. This book is a must-read for any child who is interested in poetry and wants to learn more.
Hysterical Rhymes and How You can Rhyme Too by Derek Taylor Kent is wonderful. The illustrations and the whole idea of rhyming and limericks were a treat to read. I loved the poem 'Wonderfully Weird' as it represents self-acceptance and liking yourself for who you are. The illustrations keep it all together in a neat package and his advice is well worth reading. He mentions drawing inspiration from people, things, and places and shows you how you can write about anything. The illustrations by Travis Hanson were a delight. His technique is reminiscent of the old comic book style, which suits this book perfectly. They were funny and endearing. Every poem has its unique drawing to focus attention on the words. Capturing every idea in a single drawing in itself is an art and he achieved this beyond expectation. This book is worth the read if you want your child to learn more about poetry and limericks.
--Reader's Favorite Book Awards