A certain gap of six days
appears in my poetic sharings.
And so today I bring you
six favorite books of poetry
from my bookshelves
for days ten through fifteen.
My quick version
of poetry month catch-up.
Day 10: all the small poems and fourteen more by Valerie Worth with pictures by Natalie Babbitt - I bought multiple copies of this book for my classroom library over the years since my copy often disappeared. No worries, teachers love it when poetry books go walkabout, especially if they're being read.
Day 11 - What the Heart Knows: Chants, Charms & Blessings by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski - So many poems to love in this slim volume with a red bookmark: "Come Happiness," "How To Find A Poem,"and "Starting Now."
Day 12 - Sketches from a Spy Tree by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer, illustrated by Andrew Glass - Pink sticky notes mark the pages of favorite poems: "Bubblegum in Braces," "It Must Be September,"and "Tasting."
Day 13 - Mural On Second Avenue and Other City Poems by Lilian Moore, illustrated by Roma Karas - Green sticky notes mark the spot for favorite poems in this book filled with poems to love: "Forsythia Bush," "Winter Dark", and "The Tree on the Corner."
Day 14 - The Great Frog Race and Other Poems by Kristine O'Connell George with pictures by Kate Kiesler - This book, covered with laminate and a P on the cover indicating its spot in the classroom library, includes these favorites: "Spring Wind" (perfect for teaching personification), "Garden Hose," and "Winter Swing." Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems is another favorite book on my shelf by Kristine O'Connell George.
Day 15 - Night Garden: Poems from the World of Dreams by Janet S. Wong, illustrated by Julie Paschkis - I adore this entire book (inscribed "Sweet dreams," by Janet) but especially "The Ones They Loved the Most," and "Turnip Cake," a treat I loved when I lived in Hong Kong.
Whew! And that catches me up to tax day and the middle of April. Isn't it great that National Poetry Month falls during this dreaded month of reckoning when everyone needs a puff of poetry to lighten their mood?
Ramona, poetry writing always seems to bring peace to me. I am grateful for your suggested poetry books. Keep on offering new books and ideas so your readers (like me) can enjoy the power of books.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love Valerie Worth poems! (And use them frequently with my students). I recently met What the Heart Knows--and now I need to revisit to see your favorites. Kristine O'Connell George is another classroom favorite. Loved wandering through your list of poetry books!
ReplyDeleteSo much poetry! I need to check my library’s collection for your recommendations.
ReplyDeleteThat’s from Newtreemom…
ReplyDeleteO, glory & great appreciation for these titles & poets, those who've been on my shelves, shared them along or some, are still there & those new to me. I have given Janet & Julie's Night Garden away several times. Intrigued by the title, "Sketches from a Spy Tree." Anyone who was lucky enough [me] to "own" a climbing, hiding tree, will likely adore that collection.
ReplyDeleteHappy Poetry Month!