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Poetry

Autumn An Alphabet Acrostic

Simplistic alphabet poems using descriptive Autumn words.

Color Me a Rhyme

Poems and photography for each color of the rainbow.

Creatures of the Earth, Sea, and Sky

From the ruby-throated hummingbird zig-zagging around to the orb weaver spinning its web, this book of delicate poetry highlights the many unique creatures of the world.

Davenport Dumpling

Chef Henri sets out to make the perfect vegetable stew, and winds up with a melting pot of different vegetable personalities and cultures. Each vegetable finds that they are even more delicious with the help of their friends. The story is told in rhyme and teaches the importance of acceptance and cooperation.

I heard it from alice zucchini

A collection of whimsical poems that highlight every season in the garden.  Students will enjoy the creative rhythms and rhymes as they follow the garden from the first sprouts of spring to the forgotten potatoes of winter.
 

In Our Backyard Garden

So much can happen in a single year in a backyard garden. Featuring a poem for every seasonal event, the book takes the reader through winter snows, fall harvests, and summer weddings.

Insectlopedia

A book of poems about common insects.

Laughing Tomatoes

Poems to celebrate spring, written in both English and Spanish

My America

Poems and facts from all 50 states.