Synopsis
Michael Rosen uses repeating words to make patterns and rhymes.
- Programme: Poetry Playtime
- Episode: Repetition
- Channel: CBeebies Radio
- Broadcast year: 2016
- English | Writing | Composition | Writing poetry
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