Poem-making

Poem-making
Author: Myra Cohn Livingston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1991
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Introduces the different kinds of poetry and the mechanics of writing poetry, providing an opportunity for the reader to experience the joy of making a poem.

I Love My Bike

I Love My Bike
Author: Simon Mole
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2024-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711256225

I Love My Bike tells the story of a girl's first experience with her bike, and is filled with beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message of perseverance. There's a flame on the frame and I love how it feels from my head to my heels when my feet push the pedals and the pedals turn the wheels. I love my bike. I Love My Bike is a picture book about a daughter learning to ride a bike with the help of her father. It's also about that exhilarating feeling you get when you succeed at something for the first time as a child. And, most importantly, it's about learning that when you fall off, the best thing to do is get back on again! The story is told through wonderful watercolours from critically acclaimed artist Sam Usher, with words from children's poet Simon Mole. Celebrating both family relationships and being outdoors, this is the perfect read for families everywhere.

Kites

Kites
Author: Simon Mole
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2019-08-05
Genre:
ISBN: 1786035561

The day that David moved to Fivehills, The first thing he noticed was the kites. Little kites, big kites Eagle kites, pig kites Golden Frog kites with car headlights for eyes Mirror kites singing the sky back at itself... David knows that to fit in at Fivehills, he needs a kite. But when he makes one, the other kids of the town aren't too impressed. They say it needs this, then it needs that, then it needs something else... soon David's kite doesn't feel like his any more. But David remembers what his Grandpa said - "Let's see what we've already got. More often than not, we'll find the answer inside" and learns that when you're happy with yourself, friends will follow.

I Wanted to Write a Poem

I Wanted to Write a Poem
Author: William Carlos Williams
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1978
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780811207072

WCW, I Wanted to Write a Poem. Williams discusses the procedure of poetry.

Newspaper Blackout

Newspaper Blackout
Author: Austin Kleon
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2014-03-18
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0061989940

Poet and cartoonist Austin Kleon has discovered a new way to read between the lines. Armed with a daily newspaper and a permanent marker, he constructs through deconstruction—eliminating the words he doesn't need to create a new art form: Newspaper Blackout poetry. Highly original, Kleon's verse ranges from provocative to lighthearted, and from moving to hysterically funny, and undoubtedly entertaining. The latest creations in a long history of "found art," Newspaper Blackout will challenge you to find new meaning in the familiar and inspiration from the mundane. Newspaper Blackout contains original poems by Austin Kleon, as well as submissions from readers of Kleon's popular online blog and a handy appendix on how to create your own blackout poetry.

Can I Touch Your Hair?

Can I Touch Your Hair?
Author: Irene Latham
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541589491

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation. How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is Black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. Accompanied by artwork from acclaimed illustrators Sean Qualls and Selina Alko (of The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage), this remarkable collaboration invites readers of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.

Write About Poetry

Write About Poetry
Author: Steven Jackson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2021-12-30
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1000529096

How do we read poetry, compare poems, or generate observations into a thoughtful response? Write About Poetry is an invaluable reference book and skills guide for students of poetry. Featuring model essays, a glossary of technical terms, and additional practice for student engagement, this volume provides students with a clear and concise guide to: • reading unseen poems with confidence • developing general observations into formal, structured written responses • fostering familiarity with some of the great poets and poems in literary history Drawing on years of teaching experience, Steven Jackson delivers the background, progressive methodology, and practical essay writing techniques essential for understanding the fundamental steps of poetry analysis.

Daniel Finds a Poem

Daniel Finds a Poem
Author: Micha Archer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698172825

Stunning collage art full of rich color, glorious details, and a sense of wonder—reminiscent of the work of Ezra Jack Keats—illustrate this delightful story celebrating the poetry found in the world around us. What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp leaves crunching? That’s what Squirrel says. Could it be a cool pond, sun-warmed sand, or moonlight on the grass? Maybe poetry is all of these things, as it is something special for everyone—you just have to take the time to really look and listen. The magical thing is that poetry is in everyone, and Daniel is on his way to discovering a poem of his own after spending time with his animal friends. What is poetry? If you look and listen, it’s all around you!

The Writing Moment

The Writing Moment
Author: Daniel Scott Tysdal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2013-12-11
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9780199002368

a href=http://prismmagazine.ca/2014/09/24/an-interview-with-daniel-scott-tysdal/"PRISM International magazine interview with Daniel Scott Tysdal/a This practical guide to composing original, evocative poetry explores all aspects of the writing process-including finding inspiration, organizing ideas on paper, revising first drafts, and sharing poems with others. Accessible and encouraging throughout, this invaluable resource helps beginner poets find their voice and master the tools of the trade."

Why I Write Poetry

Why I Write Poetry
Author: Ian Humphreys (Writer of poetry and prose)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-11-25
Genre: Poetics
ISBN: 9781913437299