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Cover of POETRY PARTY A Childrens Poetry Book with Developmental and Optimistic Life Lessons by Michael Singleton

POETRY PARTY A Childrens Poetry Book with Developmental and Optimistic Life Lessons by Michael Singleton

by Michael Singleton

Book Details

Publisher:Macmillan
Published:2004-04
Pages:56
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:0805066209

Reading Info

Age Range:4-10

About This Book

Poems that celebrate favorite things from different seasons of the year, each shaped like the subject at hand.

Our Review

This inventive collection of seasonal poetry presents verses that physically mirror their subjects, with words arranged to form the very objects they describeβ€”a snowflake's delicate pattern, a kite's soaring shape, or a pumpkin's round curve. Each poem captures the sensory joys of changing seasons, from spring blossoms to autumn leaves, making the reading experience both literary and visual. The concrete poetry format naturally introduces young readers to creative language and artistic expression while celebrating familiar seasonal delights.

What sets this book apart is how it merges early literacy with visual art, allowing children to "read" both the words and the shapes they create. The seasonal organization provides a comforting, cyclical structure that helps children connect poetry to their own experiences throughout the year. Parents seeking to nurture both reading skills and artistic appreciation will find this format particularly engaging for visual learners and reluctant readers alike. The clever fusion of word and image makes each page a discovery, transforming poetry into an interactive experience that will have children looking at language in entirely new ways.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction