Posted by shelburns on 14th November 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.
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Posted by shelburns on 7th November 2008
The round-up this week can be found over at Check It Out.
I chose a Maya Angelou poem today for 2 reasons. One, I love her poetry, and two, this poem speaks to me. You do not have to be like every other woman (or man if you want to change it) because each of us is unique and phenomenal in our own way.
Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
Read the rest of the poem
here.
It’s been a crazy day here at school, and it causes me to sometimes forget that I am a good teacher, woman, wife, etc. I hope you are having a great day! Remember, my book giveaways end soon. Check them out
here. Look for the Write for a Reader links. I will be giving away 2 books next week as well – Creepers and The House on Tradd Street. I hope you’ll come back.
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