Defines and provides examples of various forms of poetry, such as blank verse, haiku, and metaphor, from Abecedarian to Zoophabet.
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Grade 3-5-Twenty-seven original short poems, generally one for each letter of the alphabet. Each selection illustrates a particular form or term, such as acrostics (two types), blank verse, cinquain, haiku, limerick, metaphor, onomatopoeia, and sonnet. The deceptively simple poetry conveys a wide variety of moods and images. The example of free verse in "Tree Dancers" is particularly effective: "Winds/sweeping over pines/shape limbs into/rigid images:/tree dancers/ locked/in frozen rhythm-/silent tango partners." A clear definition of the poetic device exemplified appears at the bottom of the page on which it appears. Brightly colored drawings, ranging from realistic to cartoon, accompany each poem. Unfortunately, a blank page designated for the letter "Y" ("Your Poem") asks readers to "write your poem in here." Still, this brief guide will make a good companion volume to more detailed introductions to creative writing, such as Myra Livingston's lucid Poem-Making (HarperCollins, 1991).
Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Be Transported Into the Wonderful World of Poetry,
This review is from: Fly with Poetry: An ABC of Poetry (Paperback)
Fly With Poetry: An ABC of Poetry is author Avis Harley's first book of poetry for children. Actually, it's a book of poetry for children that adults will also love. This colorfully illustrated book takes young and old alike on an alphabetical journey of the many different types of poetry. The whimsical nature of the poems will appeal to children, but the various kinds of poetry will pique adult interest as well. As an educator, I know that many teachers (including myself) are often intimidated by the teaching of poetry. This simple, clever work contains a glossary of poetic terms to accompany the examples of the different types of poetry that will help to ease anyone's "poetry phobia." It also is an excellent companion to X.I. Kennedy's lovely Knock At A Star. Fly With Poetry will take you soaring into the magical world of verse.
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I like trying different poetic forms and I love this book by Avis Harley. I'm a freelance writer, and this book fills my mind with great ideas.
Janice Cooley Jones
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