What is a kenning?
A kenning is "a concise compound or figurative phrase replacing a common
noun". It comes from the Anglo Saxon era, where swords had names like
"death-bringer" or "wound-maker". You can create a lovely "riddle
poem"
by describing something in different ways on the different lines.Start
reading below.
Kids on the Net - the children's writing website celebrating 10 years online!
- publishes many kennings from young writers all over the UK and the world.
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Teacher Assistance
By Jabelyn, 9, Luton, UK
A teacher's helper, A joyful singer, A nice eater, A mum lover, Mum's daughter, A heavy drinker, A book changer, A good cleaner. (April 2009)
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Owl
By Finn, 9, Chippenham, UK
Night flyer, Mouse eater, Silent swooper, Head twister, Taloned taker. (April 2009)
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I Will Pray For You
By Marinela, 12, London, UK
If you have a cold, Or even worse the flu, Then just tell me and, I will pray for you.
If you have done a sin, And it is stuck like glue, Then just give me a call and, I will pray for you.
If someone close has died, Or another family issue, As soon as I find out, I will pray for you.
If you got into trouble, That you can't undo, Then with all my heart, I will pray for you.
I hope one day when I am down, Or simply feeling blue, You will pray for me, Just like I prayed for you. (April 2009)
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Whale Kenning
By Victoria, 7, Ipswich, UK
Sea liver, Plankton swallower, Water blower, Ocean traveller, Flipper swimmer, Massive mover. (April 2009)
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My Pencil Case
By Daniel, 8, Ipswich, UK
Pen holder, Calculator container, Scissor sorter, Zip swisher, Thing settler. (April 2009)
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The Cat
By Olivia, 7, Ipswich, UK
Milk licker, Whisker flicker, Meat chewer, Furry hunter. (April 2009)
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Lizard
By Cameron, 8, Ipswich, UK
Fly trapper, Tree crawler, Sun seeker, Skin scaler, Crafty camouflager, Beady-eyed hunter, Four legged scamperer. (April 2009)
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Dog
By Martha, 7, Bromley, Kent, UK
A cat chaser, A poo leaver, A noise maker, A face licker, A fetch carrier, A tail wiggler, A bone eater. (April 2009)
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Darling Mummy
By Safiyyah, 8, Middlesex, UK
A house worker, A children lover, A family carer, A super cooker, A homework helper, A clothes ironer, A dishes cleaner, A tea drinker, A surprise maker, A story teller, A food shopper, A dresses buyer, A hair styler, A phone speaker, A school dropper, A kid's feeder, A bed tucker. (March 2009)
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My Cat Safi
By Elle, 9, Newton-Le-Willows, UK
A bird killer, A mouse hunter, A sly hunter, Soft fur, Slinky tail, Sharp teeth. (March 2009)
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Japanese Killing Wasp
By Zach, 9, Burston, Norfolk, UK
A viscious killer, A deathly stinger, An ambitious knawer, Brave destroyer, Good deceiver, A real scarer. (March 2009)
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Dog
By Emer, 10, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland.
A Best Friend, A Walk Lover, A Stick Collector, A Ball Finder, A Loud Barker. (March 2009)
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Wolf
By Mai, 12, U.A.E Dubai
Tail chaser, Dizzy racer, Speedy runner, Silent hunter, Happy swimmer, Doggy grinner, Barking glower, Wet-nosed howler. (March 2009)
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A Penguin
By Chloe, 10, Rome ,Italy
A feet waddler, A fish lover, A tummy slider, A great jumper, A brilliant swimmer, A breath holder, A cold survivor, A furry ball. (February 2009)
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Dog
By Chantelle, 11, Medway, Kent, UK
A teeth barer, A crazy glarer, A tuna eater, A cute starer, A little howler, A sweet tooth. (February 2009)
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Dolphin
By Tamea, 9, Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK
A fantastic jumper, A cheery chatterer, A racing swimmer, A friendly smiler, A harmless wonder, My favourite creature. (February 2009)
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It's a Baby
By Oliver, 8, Singapore
A milk guzzler, A happy chuckler, A noisy screamer, A heart breaker, A smiling sausage, A wind blower, A puree vomiter, An adorable angel, My baby brother. (February 2009)
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Kitten
By Olivia , 10, Ireland
A ball of fur, A sneaky spy, A sleeping knot, A catfood spiller, A mouse killer, A mild miaow. (January 2009)
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Cats
By Nadeem, 9 , London, UK
A Trouble Maker, A Cuddly Friend, A Loud Growler, A Fast Runner, A Mouse Eater, A Sharp Scratcher, A Brave Climber, A Hairy Creature, A Fish Eater, A Milk Drinker, A Dog Hater, A Meat Eater. (January 2009)
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Me
By Isabella, 7, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, UK
A smile giver, A Thames walker, A turquoise lover, A shorts wearer, A macaroni eater, A juice slurper, A golf player, A sound sleeper. (January 2009)
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Grasshopper
By Fiona, age 7, Our Lady Immaculate School, Tolworth, London,
UK
A fine jumper
A fabulous singer
A great hopper
A green darter
A hot cruncher
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