Down the Water Slide: an Anthology of Student Poetry

by Annie Douglass Lima

Come and join us for a trip down the water slide! On the way, you’ll see a dragon protecting a castle and a penguin waddling across an iceberg. Listen and you’ll hear the crazy rain cheering for the screaming wind, along with the fierce crackling of a bonfire as we roast gooey marshmallows for s’mores. Feel the scorching sand underfoot as you stroll across a tropical island in the sun and brush your fingers over tiny soft kitties in a basket. Inhale the savory aroma of onion bread in a Taiwan night market and the thick, rustic smell of a chicken coop. Your mouth will water at the taste of sweet and sour lemon pies and freshly-baked cookies from Grandma. So enjoy your trip down the water slide – but beware of monstrous bears, infamous wizards, and killer video game tanks. And whatever you do, watch out for that bull in the China shop!

Created by fifth-grade students, Down the Water Slide features poetry in a variety of styles, from free verse to diamond poetry, acrostics, and haiku. Proceeds from the sale of this anthology will benefit Taichung’s Pregnancy Support Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free services for women and babies in need. Learn more at http://pregnancysupport.tw/en/contact/.

104 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 5, 2016

About the author

Annie Douglass Lima considers herself fortunate to have traveled in twenty different countries and lived in four of them. A fifth-grade teacher in her “other” life, she loves reading to her students and sparking their imaginations. Her books include science fiction, fantasy, YA action and adventure novels, a puppet script, poetry, a Bible verse coloring and activity book, and a cookbook. When she isn’t teaching or writing, Annie can often be found sipping spiced chai or pomegranate green tea in exotic locations, some of which exist in this world.

Reviews

[Jolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Creative collection of poetry benefiting moms and their babies

This anthology of poetry by a class of fifth graders in Taiwan was well written and very enjoyable to read. I also like that proceeds from the sale of the book benefit women and babies in need through the Taichung Pregnancy Support Center. Win-win situation for everyone so go get your copy.

[Angela Lambkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

What beautiful poetry this is! Mostly from young kids too!

I thought these kids did a wonderful job writing this poetry ebook!
Great job in illustrating your writing in so many ways. Therefore I wish to recommend this ebook for five stars and especially for kids ages 5-18. I received this ebook for free by using KU, and now in return, is my honest review. Great work Annie and kids! By Angela