Shel Silverstien
Copyright 2004
Harper Collins
183 pages
Poetry
This collection contains many silly poems appropriate for all ages. I love that the first poem is titled Invitiation. It kind of sets the tone for the rest of the poetry. It is light and easy to read. I have always loved poetry and really enjoyed this particular collection! I would recommend it to anyone!
All of the illustrations are ink sketches. There is no color throughout the book, it is all black and white. There is also a lot of blank space on the pages. Sometimes there is only the short poem with a small illustration on the page. I love how the illustrations bring the poem to life.
This collection would be great motivation for children to write their own poetry. There poems such a Rain that could be used to teach a lesson on weather. There is also a poem Boa Constrictor that could be used to teach a lesson on reptiles! Another that would be a good lesson is called Invention. It could be read prior to a science lesson and the students could invent something of their own. This book does not have any awards.
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