The Skipping-Rope Snake is a highly imaginative and humorous picture book written by former Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. The narrative introduces a very unusual pet—a snake that, naturally, is perfectly shaped to be a skipping-rope. The story likely follows the surprising adventures and amusing mishaps that occur when the children try to use this serpentine plaything. Duffy's text is poetic and witty, celebrating the fun of the absurd and the power of imagination. The book is a creative, engaging read-aloud that encourages playful language and embracing the unconventional.
