Poetry Friday – Shout!
Posted by shelburns on November 14, 2008
I found the cutest book when I was searching in the library this week. It is a book of poems for children; Shout! Little Poems that Roar.
It would make a great gift for a little one who likes poetry, or even one that you want to introduce to poetry. The rhymes are short, funny, and sing songy (is that a word?). Each poem is told from a child’s point of view and many of them have to do with school. I have chosen one that I liked.
ALPHABET BOOGIE
I can do it,
Yes-sir-ee,
I’m as smart
As I can be.
A…Yes.
B…Yes.
C…Yes.
Deeeeeeeeeeee!
I can do it!
Yes-sir-ee!
E-F-G!
H-I-J!
Wait, there’s more,
Don’t run away.
Here’s a K
With an
L-M-N-O-P!
Q-R-S
And a T-U-V!
Next come W,
X-Y-Z.
I’m as smart
As I can be!
Put that pencil
In my hand.
I can do it,
YES I CAN!
I just loved this poem and many of the others too. The illustrations add so much as well. Enjoy!
The round-up this week is at Yat-Yee Chong’s. Head on over for some great poetry.
