Is that a poem in your pocket? Sorry for the crass intro, I just couldn't help myself. Well, here's one last little reminder- April is National Poetry Month (so get to the library and share some poetry with your kiddo). In addition, here in my hometown, this Thursday is Poetry In Your Pocket Day (always a big to do at our school). In honor of this fabulous occasion, I am reviewing a delightful little collection of poetry I recently came across on a play date.Here's a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry
is a wonderful way to introduce young listeners to poetry. The 60 poems included are cleverly arranged into several chapters that focus on the child, the world around her, all the things children see and do, and bedtime rhymes. There's truly a poem for every mood in this collection and the list of contributors is amazing! All my childhood faves like Margaret Wise Brown (of Goodnight Moon fame), Jack Prelutsky and Mary Ann Hoberman. And they even included some stellar adult poets like Langston Hughes and Gertrude Stein.
I also LOVE the large format of this book- perfect for curling up and spreading out over two laps. The illustrations are playful and engaging and the text is artfully arranged within the lovely full-page illustrations, making the book visually interesting to young children. This is simply a must have for your youngins collection. Convinced yet? I am, just ordered mine here!
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When my kids were in their early grades I got a big anthology of poems and after their regular nighttime book we would read one poem. They didn't always understand, but the language was hypnotic and one year they made a project of memorizing "Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening" as a Christmas gift for my husband. It is still a matter of pride now that they are in their late teens when they can pull out a line of Frost or Dickinson in conversation.
Thanks for the suggestion! Any ideas on how to go about getting your child to write a poem? We've been reading poems but she hasn't wanted to write one yet. I fear she is intimidated and doesn't know what the "formula" is!
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