Title: A Poke in the I
Author: Paul B. Janeczko
Illustrator: Chris Rashchka
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd.
Copyright: 2005
Summary: This a collection of 30 concrete poems. The poems are playful and visually accessible.
Strengths: I enjoyed this book because the poems are fun and playful. Since they are concrete poems, they are all formatted differently that ties well into the message the poem is giving.
Concerns: Maybe difficult to follow for children who are learning to read from right to left and up to down.
Age Level: 4th-7th grade (ages 9-12)
Classroom use: Great example of concrete poetry, and can be used as a great introduction to poetry to get students interested.
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Title: From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer poems
Author: Francisco X. Alarcon
Illustrator: Maya Christina Gonzalez
Publisher: Children's Book Press; Bilingual Edition
Copyright: 1998
Summary: This bilingual poetry collection celebrates the author's childhood memories of his summers in Mexico.
Strengths: Besides the vibrant pictures in this book, I really enjoyed that it was bilingual. Every poem in presented in both English and Spanish. Summer is also my favorite season.
Age level: k-2
Classroom use: This book can be used to introduce poetry to young children. It can also be used in a classroom with spanish students, so they can be learning the same at the other students. It can also be an opportunity to bring the Spanish language and culture into the classroom.
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Title: Salting the Ocean: 100 Poems by Young Poets
Author: Naomi Shihab Nye
Illustrator: Ashley Bryan
Publisher: HarperCollins
Copyright: 2000
Summary: This is a collection of poetry by young poets. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including self, environment, families and imagination
Strengths: I enjoyed this because it covers a wide variety of subjects students maybe interested in. Since all the poems are written by children, it shows students what they are possible of accomplishing, even as children.
Age Level: 3rd-5th grade
Classroom use: Can be used to show students that poems can be about anything they want them to be able, and that even children can write great poetry!
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Title: Science Verse
Author: Jon Scienszka
Illustrator: Lane Smith
Publisher: Viking Jevenile
Copyright: 2007
Summary: This collection of poems puts a scientific satirical spin on some of the old nursery rhymes we have grown up with.
Strengths: This collection of poetry is humorous and all about science topics. I found it very entertaining. Illustrations are eye catching and go along well with the text.
Concerns: Only concern would be if students were not familiar with the original nursery rhymes they are playing on. But they would still be entertained either way.
Age level: All ages can enjoy this. Particularly ages 8-12 who may be learning these science concepts.
Classroom use: These poems can be used as a playful way to introduce science topics. They can also be a fun way to introduce poetry to students to show them that poetry can be fun and humorous.
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Title: A Maze Me: Poems for Girls
Author: Naomi Shihab Nye
Illustrator: Terre Maher
Publisher:
Copyright:
Summary: This collection of poetry address a range of topics that affect girls. Some topics include: first love, family, friendships, hope, and dreams.
Strengths: I like how this book is directed at girls. Growing up is hard, and this book to show them that they are not alone and there are many to relate to.
Concerns: I wish I could of found one just for boys too.
Age level: 7-13
Classroom use: During individual reading time.
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