Youth Day Poetry Present :)

The Crocodile by Roald Dahl

For Youth Day, I have for you a short poem by Roald Dahl, the same writer who had written The Witches, animated by YourFriendInABox. Its a good scary poem for all children:) I want you to listen to the rhyme and rhythm. Notice that the heavy beats contribute to the regular, if scary, rhythm.

You might like to consider doing something like this later in the year too :)

The Crocodile

"No animal is half as vile As Crocky–Wock, the crocodile. On Saturdays he likes to crunch Six juicy children for his lunch And he especially enjoys Just three of each, three girls, three boys. He smears the boys (to make them hot) With mustard from the mustard pot. But mustard doesn't go with girls, It tastes all wrong with plaits and curls. With them, what goes extremely well Is butterscotch and caramel. It's such a super marvelous treat When boys are hot and girls are sweet. At least that's Crocky's point of view He ought to know. He's had a few. That's all for now. It's time for bed. Lie down and rest your sleepy head. Ssh. Listen. What is that I hear, Galumphing softly up the stair? Go lock the door and fetch my gun! Go on child, hurry! Quickly run! No stop! Stand back! He's coming in! Oh, look, that greasy greenish skin! The shining teeth, the greedy smile! It's Crocky–Wock, the Crocodile!" JUST ENJOY THIS VIDEO:)