Hello, friends! How are you today? I hope you are having a wonderful day with your family and friends. We are so lucky to have them, aren’t we? Let’s be thankful for all the good things we have!
Today, we have a fun story called “Rhyme Crime” by John Burgerman. Are you ready to hear it? Let’s begin!
Once upon a time, there was a sneaky thief who loved to play tricks. But this thief was a little different. Instead of just taking things, he replaced them with something that rhymed!
First, Hammy’s brand new hat was swapped for a cat. Meow! Then, Gum Pop’s lovely head turned into a slice of bread. Yum!
Arnie’s comfy chair became a big, furry bear. Roar! Koodles’ loyal dog was changed into a silly log. Oh no!
Gertie’s pretty house turned into a giant mouse. Squeak! Marlo’s happy smile became a snappy crocodile. Snap!
Tingle’s mighty sneeze was swapped for stinky cheese. Phew! Blue’s gummy cake was taken for a slithery snake. Hiss!
Sleepy Boomer’s brain was switched for a squishy sponge. How funny! The thief even took Tumble’s orange and swapped it with another sponge. Silly thief!
Is this the end of our story? Well, the thief was caught and taken to jail. But guess what? By the very next day, the thief had run away! How did he do it? That’s a mystery!
How did you like “Rhyme Crime”? Wasn’t it fun and silly? If you enjoyed it, remember to read lots of books and share stories with your friends and family. It’s a great way to have fun and learn new things!
Take care, be kind, and we’ll see you again soon for more exciting stories. Bye-bye!
Rhyme Hunt: Go on a rhyme hunt around your home or classroom! Find objects that rhyme with each other. For example, look for a “hat” and a “cat” or a “book” and a “hook.” Share your rhyming pairs with your friends or family. Can you find more rhymes than your classmates?
Create Your Own Rhyme Crime: Draw a picture of a sneaky thief who swaps things that rhyme. What would happen if your favorite toy was swapped with something that rhymes? Draw both items and share your story with the class. How would you feel about the swap?
Rhyme Time Game: Play a game where you say a word, and your friends have to come up with a word that rhymes with it. Take turns being the one who says the first word. How many rhymes can you come up with? Try using words from the story like “cake” or “dog” to start!
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
—
[Music]
Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How are you today? I hope you’ve been good, staying safe, and spending quality time with your loved ones. Aren’t we all so lucky? We should be very grateful!
Today we have “Rhyme Crime” by John Burgerman. Get your copy via the links in the description below. Now, let’s check it out!
**Rhyme Crime**
Once upon a time, a thief committed a crime. Everything he stole was replaced with a rhyme. Hammy’s brand new hat was swapped for a cat. Gum Pop’s lovely head became a slice of bread. Arnie’s comfy chair was switched for a bear. Koodles’ loyal dog was taken for a log.
Gertie’s pretty house was now a giant mouse. Do you have some cheese? Marlo’s happy smile became a crocodile. Tingle’s mighty sneeze was swapped for stinky cheese. Blue’s gummy cake was taken for a snake. Sleepy Boomer’s brain was switched for a sponge.
The thief took Tumble’s orange and swapped it with a sponge.
Is this the end of this tale? The thief was taken to jail. What terrible luck! I’m truly stuck. But by the very next day, the thief had run away. How did he escape?
How did you like “Rhyme Crime”? It was pretty fun, right? If you enjoyed this video, we would appreciate a like. Please subscribe if you haven’t, and click on the bell so you’ll be notified when we have new stories.
We would also love to hear from you, so leave us a comment and say hi! Take care of yourself and your family, read lots of books, be good, and we’ll see you back here soon. Bye!
[Music]
—
This version maintains the essence of the original transcript while removing any informalities and ensuring clarity.
