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Poetry can be a lot of fun, and Douglas Florian is an expert at creating entertaining verses! He also illustrates his books, making a combo that is superlative! Here, 23 poems focus on the animals, crops, and day-to-day life found on a family farm. Simple language, simple rhymes, and irresistible humor make the poems accessible and appealing. Read these offerings aloud for the biggest impact, have kids practice their oral reading skills, or even memorize and perform a poem. Poetry; Art; Farm Life; Humor |
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Illustrated with warm-hued artwork, this engaging book offers five charming stories about Piglet, who writes poems as he interacts with his family and best friend Squirrel. After each tale, children are invited to embark on their own creative-writing adventures. Five simple ways to write a poem are presented, as kids learn to pen “A Puddle Poem,” “A Comparting Poem,” “An If-I-Was Poem,” and more. The directions are easy to follow, and tips spread throughout encourage young writers to add thoughtful touches. This book offers an engaging and inspirational first step into poetry. Ages 5 – 8 Poetry; Creative Writing; Friendship. Famlies |
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A creative Coelophysis is trying to craft the greatest poem ever when he is distracted by a tasty green piece of prey. However, this particular prehistoric frog does not want to be anyone’s lunch, so he tells Dino Poet that his poem stinks and that the only way to improve is to go see the world and write about it. The two embark on an adventure that includes a rampaging T-Rex and an exploration of different forms of poetry. Lively writing and action-packed artwork make this zany graphic novel perfect for dinosaur lovers and aspiring poets. Also look for the second volume, Pen Pals! Ages 6 – 9 Dinosaurs; Poetry; Creative Writing; Humor; Graphic Novels |
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Presented as letters, these lovely poems convey conversations between big and little objects in our world — the sky and a bubble, a river and a pebble, a coat and a button, a child and their toes, etc. Lyrically written, these back-and-forth poems shine light on different perspectives and how they fit together. Lush artwork beautifully expands each poem’s meaning and provides delightful details to explore. Advice on writing letter poems is included at book’s end. Ages 4 – 9 Poetry; Creative Writing; Nature; Perspective; Size |
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In this volume, Florian presents 16 poems of address (a type of poem in which the poet speaks directly to someone or something, real or imaginary). Directed to Earth, Mountain, River, and more, each selection begins with a "Thank you," before listing characteristics of these natural wonders that sustain us and make our lives enjoyable. "Thank you, woods, damp, dark, and deep,/where creatures race and chase and creep/Where bear and hare and bird and bat/all find a home sweet habitat. The poems' simple phrasing and rhymes and colorful childlike artwork are both accessible and appealing. Share this book to discuss the wonders of nature and inspire creative writing. Ages 4 - 8 Poetry; Nature; Creative Writing |
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This is a win-win book, as it demonstrates concrete poetry and contains great information about the topography of Earth. The poems are fun, so expect smiles on the faces of those reading/listening to the offering. The artwork is colorful and filled with textures. Definitions of the landforms described (continents, volcano, hoodoos, peninsula, etc.) and a glossary of scientific terms appear at the end, along with a few photos. Enjoy this book and take a field trip outdoors to identify, research, and write about landforms found in our neck of the woods! Poetry; Earth Science; Geology |
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Mary Ann Hoberman (1930-2023), former children's poet laureate, wrote poems throughout an illustrious six-decade career. This collection gathers 60 of her favorites about animals and bugs (along with eight new poems). Beautifully illustrating each of the delightful offerings, Marla Frazee's artwork also tells a story, depicting a retro-looking hotel with the animal guest involved in activities spanning from pool-sitting to spa time to yoga. Many of the poems include scientific facts that may inspire youngsters to research some of the animals featured. Ages 4 - 10 Poetry; Animals: Humor |
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"To reach the place of things unseen/ words can be your trampoline." Everyday moments and things become magical in this whimsical, playful, and imagination-stretching collection of poetry. The warm-hued illustrations reflect and extend each poem. Seven sections each begin with a familiar scene — a peek-through window (in this case an open door) and a page-turn that reveals a fantastical locale (a mysterious, magical forest with "a dragon and a sage"). Filled with lively wordplay and verses that make the ordinary exceptional, these offerings encourage youngsters to follow their hearts and dream big. Ages 5 - 12 Poetry; Imagination; Adventures |
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The creators of We're Going on a Bear Hunt reunite for another rollicking, rhyming adventure! A youngster heads to the shop for various items, only to find himself mistakenly given a menagerie of animals. Each critter is revealed after a dramatic page turn: "I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear, they gave me...a parrot!" Once readers figure out the pattern, they will enthusiastically chime in with the rhyming animal name ("cat" for "hat," "goat" for "coat," etc.). It's great fun and great practice for mastering word sounds. The illustrations make the action clear and play up the story's humor. You will read this one again and again! Ages 3 - 7 Rhyming Books; Animals; Humor |
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Young children (and their parents) familiar with Mother Goose will be tickled by the fun-filled surprises packed into this entertaining book. Energetic cartoon artwork and jaunty rhymes depict the action as a very enthusiastic weasel inserts itself into a variety of classic nursery rhymes: jumping out of a backpacked owned by Mary’s lamb, popping into Jack and Jill’s hill-climbing adventure, and bursting out of the baker’s patty-cake! The high jinks continue as an exasperated secretary bird tries to set things right. This giggle-filled volume is a delight to read aloud. Share this book as an example and then have kids create their own retellings of familiar nursery rhymes! Ages 3 – 7 Poetry; Nursery Rhymes; Retellings of Familiar Tales; Creative Writing |
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Kooser, US Poet Laureate from 2004 to 2006, presents a stirring ode to nature, lyrically describing types of clouds and the different ways the sky can look as a storm comes rolling in. Painted in oil on wood panels, the lush illustrations depict each celestial scene while also telling a visual story of two children who observe these wonders from their rooftops, waving to each other and eventually sending a written note on the clothesline that runs between the two buildings. Children will savor the book's rich language, explore the details of the cloud-filled artwork, and enjoy relating the plot told through the pictures. Borrow a book about weather and cloud types to extend the reading experience. Ages 4 - 10 Poetry; Descriptive Language; Weather; Clouds; Visual Storytelling |
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This unique book stars Ivo, a tiny boy who lives in an empty moon snail shell that is carried out to sea by a wave. Scared at first, he spends his time writing story poems on the walls inside the shell. Charmingly illustrated, these single-page, free-verse vignettes introduce a variety of fanciful characters and their often-humorous, sometimes poignant adventurers. No one is afraid of Teresa the ghost until she looks in a mirror and scares herself. Several crabs argue about who can be the crabbiest of all. A boy named Ooder stuffs everything in his pocket, including himself, "... and was never seen again." Two pups, brother and sister, search for one another across a series of poems after they are adopted by different owners. Humorous, whimsical, thoughtful, and sometimes downright odd, the poems read like a pared-down version of a Shel Silverstein collection and provide much food for thought. Ages 7 - 12 Poetry; Creativity; Imagination |
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P.O. Box 1579, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901
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