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Name: Merry merry Fibruary
Author: Doris Orgel

Merry merry Fibruary is a bright, playful anthology of American nonsense verses written for young readers. The book captures the joy of February through a series of exuberant, rhythmic poemlets that blend silly imagery with a tongue‑in‑cheek celebration of the winter month. In the spirit of classic humorous poetry, each piece invites children to imagine fish swimming on the grounds of playgrounds, snow that melts into delicious ice cream, and babies arriving via rockets—all crafted to spark giggles and a sense of wonder. The rhythmic, easy‑to‑read verses make it a perfect addition to any child’s bedtime or classroom reading list, encouraging creativity, celebrating the whimsical side of winter, and introducing young readers to the joyful tradition of American nonsense poetry.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry

Authors: Doris Orgel

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