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Book Overview
Fun, easy to read poems to share at home or in the classroom--a great choice for introducing poetry in a way that will help young readers from 3 to 7 with their language skills The 38 poems in this popular beginning reader anthology are simple, short, and rhyming. Topics include kid-friendly subjects such as pets, vehicles, cooking, and space, with plenty of silliness to spark giggles. "With drawings that pack a lot of action, a friendly book that will connect with everyday lives and lend a little music along the way," said Booklist . Surprises is an ALA Notable Book and was named a book of the year by School Library Journal and the Library of Congress. This collection comes from acclaimed anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins, who established the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award and the Lee Bennett Hopkins/International Reading Association Promising Poetry Award to recognize outstanding writing for children. Poets include Karla Kuskin, Jack Prelutsky, Charlotte Zolotow, Langston Hughes, and Carl Sandburg.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0064441059
ISBN13:9780064441056
Release Date:August 1986
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:64 Pages
Weight:0.26 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great Easy Reader Poem
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
My 5 year old daughter reads this poetry book over and over, and although the poems were simple and appealing, many of them used literary devices such as similes, metaphors, and personification that I was able to introduce to her.
Great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I bought this little collection of poems for next year when my oldest son will be in Grade 2. The poems are so simple and sweet, some funny and all with really cute illustrations. A great way to introduce poetry to young children!
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