August 4, 2006, Newsletter Issue #116: Great Poetry Books for Your Child
Tip of the Week
Funny and fabulous poetry is a great way to get a kid "hooked on reading" early in life. Here are some new poem books that are getting rave reviews from the under-ten set. You can click these images to learn more about the books at Amazon.
Timothy Tunny Swallowed a Bunny by Bill Grossman This is a hilarious collection of rhymes about the unusual (and occasionally bizarre) characters who populate the strange world of Bill Grossmanīs imagination. Enhanced by colorful and fanciful illustrations by Kevin Hawkes. Ages 4 and older.
Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs : Poems and Paintings by Douglas Florian The latest of poet/painter Douglas Florianīs wonderful biological books. His illustrations, alway exquisite, are "pun"ny and playful. If your little ones liked Insectlopedia and Mammalabilia, they will love Lizards, Frogs and Polliwogs. Ages 5 and up.
Itīs Raining Pigs and Noodles: Poems by Jack Prelutsky, illustrated by James StevensonOver 100 wild and funny, warm and punny poems to delight any child 4-10, with simple and expressive line drawings from James Stevenson. Merciless punning at its best!
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