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I Love My Pirate Papa by Laura Leuck (Author) and Kyle M. Stone (Illustrator) begins…
I love my pirate papa!
He’s the bravest buccaneer.
he helps me put my earring on
and buckles up my gear.
Teach the traits of word choice and voice as students write a treasure hunt story.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by Two Writing Teachers.
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The cut paper art of Matisse is brought to life in Oooh! Matisse, a poetic “take a closer look” book by Mil Niepold (Author) and Jeanyves Verdu (Art Director).
white,
I am snow
and blue, I am
the mountains below
Teach the traits of ideas and word choice and as students create their own paper collages and write about what they see in them.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by Two Writing Teachers.
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The Months by Sara Coleridge, first published in 1834, is brought to life again by illustrator Kathy Weller…
May brings
flocks of pretty lambs,
Skipping by their
fleecy dams.
Teach the traits of ideas and word choice and as students write a short poem for the month of May.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by Big A, little a.
Six Trait Author Programs and Classroom Writing Workshops
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The winner of a signed copy of my bilingual board book Toddler Two/Dos anos is:
Jeri Linsteadt
Congratulations, Jeri!
Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing! Enjoy El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) on April 30th! Celebremos!
Comments(0) Poetry Month is almost over, and it ends with El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) on the 30th. To celebrate I’m giving away a signed copy of my bilingual board book Toddler Two/Dos anos. Celebremos!
Email me your name and I’ll choose a winner on Monday.
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Toolbox Twins by Lola M. Schaefer (Author) and Melissa Iwai (Illustrator) follows Vincent and his Dad as they use their tools to fix things up around the house.
With levels and awls
they measure and mark…
frames on walls,
shelves in halls.
Teach the traits of conventions and word choice and as students write about working with tools.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by The Miss Rumphius Effect.
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Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing!
The winner of a signed copy of my picture book Delivery is:
Lori-Ann Phelan
Congratulations, Lori-Ann! I’ll send your book right away!
There will be another Poetry Friday drawing on April 25 for my bilingual board book Toddler Two/Dos anos.
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) is on April 30th.
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Jazz Baby by Lisa Wheeler (Author) and R. Gregory Christie (Illustrator) begins…
Brother’s hands tap.
Sister’s hands snap.
Itty-bitty Baby’s hands
CLAP-CLAP-CLAP!
Teach the traits of ideas and word choice as students write their own song and dance piece.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by The Well-Read Child.
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Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing!
The winner of a signed copy of my picture book Window Music is:
Jennifer Buch
Congratulations, Jennifer! I’ll send your book right away!
There will be another Poetry Friday drawing on April 18 for my picture book Delivery.
