Turtle in July
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0689718055 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Monthly poems Beautiful short poems for each month of the year, with great illustrations. Perfect for sharing with children.. "Five Stars" according to Elizabeth March Harley. an old favorite, quickly received.
Pinkney's glorious full-page, richly layered watercolors pulse with life. "A book that is both fresh and engaging. The animal poems, framed by the seasons of the year, are sharply evocative. An excellent source for both poetry and nature units".--Booklist, starred review.
Singer divides the year with four seasonal poems featuring the bullhead, a type of catfish which is usually found "belly down in the shallows." Other animals narrate their view of the months or time of year, while apt pairings of animals with months demonstrate the intangible link between them (a Canada Goose flying south in October, a dragonfly in August). Ages 3-8. From Publishers Weekly From the "January deer so swift and light" to the November beaver chanting "Mud, more mud, add mud, good mud ," this collection of nature poems progresses through the year. The verse rhythmically echoes th