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Joe
Hilton's Monthly Picks
for April 2005
By Joe Hilton of the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Under the Moon and Over the Sea:
A Collection of Caribbean Poems Edited by John Agard and Grace Nichols Read about the exotic flavors, sounds and stories of the islands. An anthology of more than fifty poems by thirty poets writing about the beautiful weather, the deep blue ocean, the people, community, and the natural world of the Caribbean. Grades 4-6 |
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Rainbow
Soup: Adventures in Poetry By Brian P. Cleary An introduction to poetry forms full of silly poems, illustrations, and observations for your entertainment. Some of the many themes covered are school, sports and family members. This collection has something for all. Grades 4-5 |
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Wham! It's a Poetry Jam: Discovery
Performance Poetry by Sara Holbrook This small book explains how to use your voice, rhythm, attitude, movement, and other techniques to perform poetry solos or in a group. More than thirty poems are included for you to practice for a performance. Grades 5-8 |
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American Poetry Edited by John Hollander This wide collection of over twenty-five poems represents the many unique voices that make up America history. Enjoy some of the county's best poets over the last 200 years celebrate liberty and the diverse people who have lived here. Grades 4 and up |
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The Kingfisher Book of Family Poems
Selected by Belinda Hollyer This collected works of over 150 poems reflects the rich variety of contemporary families. You will find poems about loving, misunderstandings, and great memories of mom, dad, sisters, brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Grades 5-8 |
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Night Garden: Poems from the World
of Dreams By Janet S. Wong These warn and quiet poems wonderfully examine our thoughts and images we have while sleeping. This collection of poems describing a variety of dreams, some familiar, some strange, some beautiful, and some on the dark side are beautiful to read and share. Grades 3-5 |
