Crossley-Holland, K. (2004).
Once Upon a Poem. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc. Find some classic poems all in one place in this collection. Paul Revere's Ride, Jabberwocky, and The Cremation of Sam McGee can all be found here. Four different artists (Peter and Sian Bailey, Carol Lawson and Chris McEwan) illustrate the book, and the art fits the feel of the individual poems beautifully in every case. There's something in this book for every K-5 level. Great way to introduce some of the classics in poetry to each level student.
Florian, D. (1999).
Laugh-eteria. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace & Company. I feel students need a fun introduction to poetry. This book is fun and easy to understand for even the youngest reader. Florian's black and white illustrations are simple and child-like. These short, easy poems are a good way to motivate students to write their own poetry. Just let their imaginations fly.
Gutman, D. (2007).
Casey Back at Bat. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. Want to make boys into poetry fans? Bring sports into the picture. This sequel to Casey at the Bat takes us back to Mudville for Casey's turn at bat. This fanciful story gives Casey another try at the plate and we watch as Casey smashes that ball out of the park, out of the state and out of this world. The artwork by Steve Johnson and Louis Fancher uses an unusual technique of blending newspapers and paintings and is a very effective medium. A fun, revisit of a favorite poem. Great to engage those students who aren't that familiar or aren't interested in poetry.
Prelutsky, J. (1997).
It's Raining Pigs and Noodles. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. Jack Prelutsky is a master of making poetry a delight for readers. This collection is hilarious and every age group can enjoy it. The illustrations by James Stevenson lend another humorous aspect to the funny poems, and they add to the pieces without overwhelming them. A great way to engage students into poetry. Fun to read aloud and share.
Shore, D. (2006).
This is the Dream. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. This book is a celebration of the power of change. It traces civil rights challenges and the people who broke the barriers. The artwork by James Ransome is a blend of photography and painting combined into striking collages with vibrant color and drama. The artwork is as powerful than the words and this is a great book to share with all students of every age.
Silverstein, S. 1974).
Where the Sidewalk Ends. New York, NY: HarperCollins Children's Books. No poetry collection is complete without Shel Silverstein. His offbeat style and sens of humor strikes a chord with every school child. His line art is the perfect accompaniment for his ridiculous subject matter, and the readers will love it all. It's great for all ages.
Crossley-Holland, K. (2004). Once Upon a Poem. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc. Find some classic poems all in one place in this collection. Paul Revere's Ride, Jabberwocky, and The Cremation of Sam McGee can all be found here. Four different artists (Peter and Sian Bailey, Carol Lawson and Chris McEwan) illustrate the book, and the art fits the feel of the individual poems beautifully in every case. There's something in this book for every K-5 level. Great way to introduce some of the classics in poetry to each level student.
Florian, D. (1999). Laugh-eteria. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace & Company. I feel students need a fun introduction to poetry. This book is fun and easy to understand for even the youngest reader. Florian's black and white illustrations are simple and child-like. These short, easy poems are a good way to motivate students to write their own poetry. Just let their imaginations fly.
Gutman, D. (2007). Casey Back at Bat. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. Want to make boys into poetry fans? Bring sports into the picture. This sequel to Casey at the Bat takes us back to Mudville for Casey's turn at bat. This fanciful story gives Casey another try at the plate and we watch as Casey smashes that ball out of the park, out of the state and out of this world. The artwork by Steve Johnson and Louis Fancher uses an unusual technique of blending newspapers and paintings and is a very effective medium. A fun, revisit of a favorite poem. Great to engage those students who aren't that familiar or aren't interested in poetry.
Prelutsky, J. (1997). It's Raining Pigs and Noodles. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. Jack Prelutsky is a master of making poetry a delight for readers. This collection is hilarious and every age group can enjoy it. The illustrations by James Stevenson lend another humorous aspect to the funny poems, and they add to the pieces without overwhelming them. A great way to engage students into poetry. Fun to read aloud and share.
Shore, D. (2006). This is the Dream. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. This book is a celebration of the power of change. It traces civil rights challenges and the people who broke the barriers. The artwork by James Ransome is a blend of photography and painting combined into striking collages with vibrant color and drama. The artwork is as powerful than the words and this is a great book to share with all students of every age.
Silverstein, S. 1974). Where the Sidewalk Ends. New York, NY: HarperCollins Children's Books. No poetry collection is complete without Shel Silverstein. His offbeat style and sens of humor strikes a chord with every school child. His line art is the perfect accompaniment for his ridiculous subject matter, and the readers will love it all. It's great for all ages.
