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A twister of twists, a tangler of tongues is a lively anthology of tongue‑twisters that draws from traditional American folklore while introducing new, whimsical creations. The book presents the verses and prose stanzas in an engaging format suitable for young readers, encouraging rhythmic play and linguistic creativity in the English language.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Education & Language/Language Learning
Authors: Alvin Schwartz
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