Ridiculous Tongue Twisters

Book excerpt: If you think Peter Piper and his peck of pickled peppers are played out, see if this new collection of tongue twisters doesn't tickle your funny bone. Sputter, stammer and slur your way through dozens of original twisters, from rhymes to animal stories to short and sweet one-liners. Hours of language-induced laughter lurk within these pages, whether you master "three thieves leave" or mangle "six slick sticks." Try three times to twist your tongue around these stupefyingly silly sayings. Children of all ages will want to test them out and share them. Just be prepared to have some ridiculous fun.