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Pick a Perfect Poem April 2018
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Poems With Lovely Language
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Mirror mirror : a book of reversible verse
by Marilyn Singer
An irreverent volume of versed fairy tales invites children to read each in its classic form and then to re-read the lines in a reversed order that gives the tales whimsical and modern twists. By the author of Shoe Bop!
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A dazzling display of dogs
by Betsy Franco
A volume of 33 poems by the award-winning team behind A Curious Collection of Cats celebrates all things canine, from obedience school and backyard breakouts to slobber and burying bones, in a treasury that introduces such forms as haiku, odes and acrostics.
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I am loved
by Nikki Giovanni
Blends vibrant poetry and evocative, culturally inspired artwork in an energetic treasury that conveys to young readers how much they are loved regardless of age and circumstance. By the National Book Award-winning author of Rosa and the Newbery Honor-winning illustrator of Freedom Over Me.
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Tap dancing on the roof : sijo (poems)
by Linda Sue Park
A collection of sijo poems, a traditional Korean verse form, celebrates the simple joy of everyday things, such as houseplants, breakfast, and thunder.
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Guyku : a year of haiku for boys
by Bob Raczka
A treasury of lighthearted haiku poems celebrates the experience of the outdoor world and its imagination-sparking wonders, in a volume that celebrates pastimes ranging from splashing in puddles and climbing trees to icicle sword fighting and skipping rocks.
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Scranimals
by Jack Prelutsky
As two young explorers go about their journey to wild and wacky places, young readers of all ages are challenged to figure out the answers to amusing questions where two words are combined to make one.
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Dirt on my shirt
by Jeff Foxworthy
A collection of humorous poetry suitable for children covers such topics as animals, family, and friendship
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It's raining pigs & noodles : poems
by Jack Prelutsky
A collection of more than one hundred humorous poems includes such notables as "The Dancing Hippopotami," "You Can't Make Me Eat That," "My Father's Name is Sasquatch," and "Dear Wumbledeedumble." By the creators of The New Kid on the Block. 100,000 first printing.
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Rutherford B., who was he? : poems about our presidents
by Marilyn Singer
The author of Mirror Mirror shares innovative rhymes about America's 19th president while placing his achievements within the context of his time, incorporating short biographical details and presidential quotes. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of John Brown: His Fight for Freedom.
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Finding the rhyme in a poem
by Valerie Bodden
"An elementary exploration of rhyme and rhythm in poetry, introducing syllables, rhyme schemes, and sonnets as well as poets such as Elizabeth Barrett Browning."
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Out of wonder : poems celebrating poets
by Kwame Alexander
A lyrical ode to poets by the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Crossover and the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Voice of Freedom features original poems crafted to honor 20 famed writers who have inspired and motivated their readers.
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