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OverviewPoems that tickle all of a young reader's senses. Children create order in their world by relying on their five senses and their experiences. In this engaging anthology, young readers are inspired to use those senses and experiences to discover the myriad delights of poetry. Educators Christine San José and Bill Johnson have selected more than sixty poemssome classic, some contemporary, some from kids themselvesto amuse young readers and spark their imaginations. These poems tell stories, create unusual sounds, and paint delightful pictures to appeal to children's sense of wonder. A note to parents on how to use the book is included. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christine San Jose , Bill Johnson , Melanie HallPublisher: Astra Publishing House Imprint: Boyds Mills Press Dimensions: Width: 22.40cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 28.90cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9781590786222ISBN 10: 159078622 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 01 August 2009 Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsThis slim volume will provide many moments of reading and listening pleasure. -- School Library Journal Fun for reading aloud, the very short verses in this collection are easy, rhythmic, and immediate. . . . A great choice for sharing in the classroom or at home. -- Booklist This slim volume will provide many moments of reading and listening pleasure. -- School Library Journal A versatile collection to encourage creativity and multiple learning strategies. -- Kirkus Reviews A versatile collection to encourage creativity and multiple learning strategies. -- Kirkus Reviews Fun for reading aloud, the very short verses in this collection are easy, rhythmic, and immediate. . . . A great choice for sharing in the classroom or at home. -- Booklist This slim volume will provide many moments of reading and listening pleasure. -- School Library Journal Author InformationChristine San José is a former senior editor of Highlights for Children and she served as language arts editor for Zaner-Bloser, Inc. She has done consulting work in language arts in England, Peru, Israel, and the United States. She is a storyteller of considerable talent and finds that a great help in her writing. She lives in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Bill Johnson has been an educational consultant for more than thirty years, and as a former classroom teacher he was selected Teacher of the Year in school districts in Michigan and Pennsylvania. He lives in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Melanie Hall has illustrated a number of books for children and is well known for her Jewish Holiday Series. She lives in Olivebridge, New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |