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Pocket Poems
Here’s the perfect book for celebrating and spreading the word about Poem-in-Your- Pocket Day. This lively collection is packed with kid-friendly “pocket-size” poems, most of them eight lines or less, by such well-known poets as Eve Merriam, Jack Prelutsky, and the anthologist herself, Bobbi Katz. The easy- to-memorize, pint-size poems reflect many different facets of children’s lives and are embellished with witty, winning art by the beloved Marylin Hafner, making a package that will be welcomed by children and their teachers.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 8, 2004
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Bobbi Katz
69 books4 followersA former editor at Random House, Katz has published many rhyming picture books for elementary school students.
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May 22, 2017
Text: 3 stars
Illustrations: 3 stars
This picture book collects an all-purpose selection of child-friendly poems. None of the poems were written specifically for this book; all of the poems have been previously published elsewhere. The poems are supposed to be short enough to keep in your pocket and to memorize, but some have multiple stanzas. Between one and three poems appear on a page along with illustrations, making some of the pages feel crowded. The illustrations alternate between humorous and cozy, and provide visual support for the text. Poem in Your Pocket Day is mentioned on the front jacket flap, but it is not addressed within the text, although the first and last poems of the collection are about "pocket poems."
Illustrations: 3 stars
This picture book collects an all-purpose selection of child-friendly poems. None of the poems were written specifically for this book; all of the poems have been previously published elsewhere. The poems are supposed to be short enough to keep in your pocket and to memorize, but some have multiple stanzas. Between one and three poems appear on a page along with illustrations, making some of the pages feel crowded. The illustrations alternate between humorous and cozy, and provide visual support for the text. Poem in Your Pocket Day is mentioned on the front jacket flap, but it is not addressed within the text, although the first and last poems of the collection are about "pocket poems."
March 21, 2008
Teachers I know have raved about this little gem of a poetry book for a long time, but I just picked it up today (finally!). The concept centers around the titular poem by Bobbi Katz that begins,
With a poem in your pocket
and
a pocket in your pants
you can rock with new rhythms.
You can skip.
You can dance.
Each of the poems in this anthology is short enough to carry in your pocket on a small piece of paper. This is a perfect introduction to poetry and would be fun to use with kids in a classroom.
With a poem in your pocket
and
a pocket in your pants
you can rock with new rhythms.
You can skip.
You can dance.
Each of the poems in this anthology is short enough to carry in your pocket on a small piece of paper. This is a perfect introduction to poetry and would be fun to use with kids in a classroom.
July 13, 2011
Neat collection of short, pocket-sized poems by a variety of authors. Would fun to use during Poetry Week, Poem in Your Pocket Day, to introduce poetry, or just to share a fun little poem. Watercolor illustrations may be helpful in inspiring students to illustrate poems they hear.
March 8, 2021
"April 2021 marks the 25th annual celebration of poets and poetry
Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and, of course, poets, marking poetry's important place in our lives. In 2021, the Academy of American Poets looks forward to celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of this annual celebration!"
https://poets.org/national-poetry-month
"Poem in Your Pocket Day was initiated in April 2002 by the Office of the Mayor in New York City, in partnership with the city's Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education. In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative to all fifty United States, encouraging individuals around the country to participate. In 2016, the League of Canadian Poets extended Poem in Your Pocket Day to Canada." https://poets.org/national-poetry-mon...
Here’s the perfect book for celebrating and spreading the word about Poem-in-Your- Pocket Day. This lively collection is packed with kid-friendly “pocket-size” poems, most of them eight lines or less, by such well-known poets as Eve Merriam, Jack Prelutsky, and the anthologist herself, Bobbi Katz. The easy to memorize, pint-size poems reflect many different facets of children’s lives and are embellished with witty, winning art by the beloved Marylin Hafner, making a package that will be welcomed by children and their teachers.
Contents: Pocket poem / I'm glad -- Bedroom window / To start a day Aliona's way / Autumn / Jack Frost / From Toothpaste / Robert, who is often a stranger to himself / From Did you ever think? / You-Tu / Breakfast -- January / Drum / Aliona says / Feet talk / Dragon smoke / Call me polar bear / Aliona's street / From English is a pain! (pane?) / Banananananananana / Writing on the chalkboard / From Arithmetic / Lunchbox / Burp / From Spring conversations / Hop to it! / At the bike rack / Period / Question mark / Brush dance / Squirrel -- Aliona sees / From Moonwalker / Silly Aliona / Mary had some bubble gum -- Mary had a little lamb -- That's the way to do it! / Twinkle, Twinkle / Dickery Dean / Raising frogs for profit -- Higglety, pigglety, pop / World's fastest turtle / Sea horse and sawhorse / Cat profile / My snake / Dog show / Home poem (or, the sad dog song) / Maggy's dog -- Evening / Hurry / from Night / Home / Keep a poem in your pocket
Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and, of course, poets, marking poetry's important place in our lives. In 2021, the Academy of American Poets looks forward to celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of this annual celebration!"
https://poets.org/national-poetry-month
"Poem in Your Pocket Day was initiated in April 2002 by the Office of the Mayor in New York City, in partnership with the city's Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education. In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative to all fifty United States, encouraging individuals around the country to participate. In 2016, the League of Canadian Poets extended Poem in Your Pocket Day to Canada." https://poets.org/national-poetry-mon...
Here’s the perfect book for celebrating and spreading the word about Poem-in-Your- Pocket Day. This lively collection is packed with kid-friendly “pocket-size” poems, most of them eight lines or less, by such well-known poets as Eve Merriam, Jack Prelutsky, and the anthologist herself, Bobbi Katz. The easy to memorize, pint-size poems reflect many different facets of children’s lives and are embellished with witty, winning art by the beloved Marylin Hafner, making a package that will be welcomed by children and their teachers.
Contents: Pocket poem / I'm glad -- Bedroom window / To start a day Aliona's way / Autumn / Jack Frost / From Toothpaste / Robert, who is often a stranger to himself / From Did you ever think? / You-Tu / Breakfast -- January / Drum / Aliona says / Feet talk / Dragon smoke / Call me polar bear / Aliona's street / From English is a pain! (pane?) / Banananananananana / Writing on the chalkboard / From Arithmetic / Lunchbox / Burp / From Spring conversations / Hop to it! / At the bike rack / Period / Question mark / Brush dance / Squirrel -- Aliona sees / From Moonwalker / Silly Aliona / Mary had some bubble gum -- Mary had a little lamb -- That's the way to do it! / Twinkle, Twinkle / Dickery Dean / Raising frogs for profit -- Higglety, pigglety, pop / World's fastest turtle / Sea horse and sawhorse / Cat profile / My snake / Dog show / Home poem (or, the sad dog song) / Maggy's dog -- Evening / Hurry / from Night / Home / Keep a poem in your pocket
August 10, 2023
I rate Pocket Poems book of poems selected by Bobbi Katz and illustrated by Marilyn Hafner, as a 4-star book in the genre of poetry books. There are 27 poems by various authors, including some from anonymous sources. Most of the poems are short, some are rhyming, some are not. The topics of the poems include daily activities with which children can relate such as getting up, getting dressed, going to school, playing, and going to sleep, as well as some other silly or more thoughtful topics. This collection of poems would be well-suited for young readers ages five through eight.
One of the wonderful things about this book is that each poem is short, allowing children to read for just a little while at a time or for longer if they choose, and still feel accomplished. I particularly like the rhyming poems for young readers because they have a sing-song cadence and are easy to read and remember. The author’s note at the end of the collection talks about why pockets and why poems. She talks about a pocket being something close to the person and often something in which small treasures may be kept. Poems are also small treasures that open up the mind to new ideas and wonders. The idea of having a pocket poem is then likened to having something special that you can hold close and yet access anytime to share with others. Some of the poems in this collection are silly versions of well-known rhymes, like Humpty Dumpty, but in this version, after Humpty falls down, they make scrambled eggs! Some hold a deeper meaning such as, Robert Who Is A Stranger to Himself by Gwendolyn Brooks. This is a very short rhyming poem about a boy who looks in the mirror and doesn’t recognize himself. Though brief, this may help young readers to learn that as we grow and learn, we change, and are continually discovering and re-discovering ourselves. While every poem in the collection may not be as enjoyable for every reader, there is something here for everyone and the beautiful and whimsical illustrations bring the poetry to live and add a cohesiveness to the entire collection.
After sharing some of the poems in this collection with students, I would have them write and illustrate their own short poem about any subject of their choice. We would read the poems aloud and hang them in the classroom to display. This is a wonderful instruction to writing which fosters imagination and creativity.
One of the wonderful things about this book is that each poem is short, allowing children to read for just a little while at a time or for longer if they choose, and still feel accomplished. I particularly like the rhyming poems for young readers because they have a sing-song cadence and are easy to read and remember. The author’s note at the end of the collection talks about why pockets and why poems. She talks about a pocket being something close to the person and often something in which small treasures may be kept. Poems are also small treasures that open up the mind to new ideas and wonders. The idea of having a pocket poem is then likened to having something special that you can hold close and yet access anytime to share with others. Some of the poems in this collection are silly versions of well-known rhymes, like Humpty Dumpty, but in this version, after Humpty falls down, they make scrambled eggs! Some hold a deeper meaning such as, Robert Who Is A Stranger to Himself by Gwendolyn Brooks. This is a very short rhyming poem about a boy who looks in the mirror and doesn’t recognize himself. Though brief, this may help young readers to learn that as we grow and learn, we change, and are continually discovering and re-discovering ourselves. While every poem in the collection may not be as enjoyable for every reader, there is something here for everyone and the beautiful and whimsical illustrations bring the poetry to live and add a cohesiveness to the entire collection.
After sharing some of the poems in this collection with students, I would have them write and illustrate their own short poem about any subject of their choice. We would read the poems aloud and hang them in the classroom to display. This is a wonderful instruction to writing which fosters imagination and creativity.
October 3, 2019
Summary:
This book is comprised of a plethora of poems. The poems range from discussing feelings, to discussing toothpaste, food, math, seasons, or even animals. It consists of some classics such as Humpty Dumpty and some less popular poems such as Dragon Smoke. Each poem is written differently and has pictures to go along with it.
Evaluation:
I enjoyed this book. It provided many options and experiences through the poetry. It allows the reader to travel through time and space as they read from one poem to the next. Each poem is unique in its own way and allows the reader to use their imagination to understand.
Teaching Idea:
This book would be a great resource for teaching poems. Because the book is made up of many different poems, the teacher could use it as a read aloud and a reference. As students write their own poetry, they could come up and look through this book for inspiration. Additionally the teacher could read a poem and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the author and the poem. This provides students with expectations of what the teacher expects from poetry.
This book is comprised of a plethora of poems. The poems range from discussing feelings, to discussing toothpaste, food, math, seasons, or even animals. It consists of some classics such as Humpty Dumpty and some less popular poems such as Dragon Smoke. Each poem is written differently and has pictures to go along with it.
Evaluation:
I enjoyed this book. It provided many options and experiences through the poetry. It allows the reader to travel through time and space as they read from one poem to the next. Each poem is unique in its own way and allows the reader to use their imagination to understand.
Teaching Idea:
This book would be a great resource for teaching poems. Because the book is made up of many different poems, the teacher could use it as a read aloud and a reference. As students write their own poetry, they could come up and look through this book for inspiration. Additionally the teacher could read a poem and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the author and the poem. This provides students with expectations of what the teacher expects from poetry.
March 11, 2019
Pocket Poems by Bobbi Katz is a great book to read to students between the ages of kindergarten and third grade. It includes 25 pages of a wide variety of different poems for any occasion. Each poem has a different theme and meaning to it which is great for mini-lessons. I enjoyed this book because there are realistic, child-appropriate poems that the students can relate to. The illustrations by Marylin Hafner are extremely creative, which the kids will admire. I also like this poem book because it would be useful in a classroom. For example, if I'm doing a lesson about the four seasons, there's a poem in this book called, "Spring Conversations". I can add this poem to my lesson plan to enhance the students learning experience. Teaching young children using poetry will assist them with phonics, and phonemic awareness.
March 11, 2019
1. This book is appropriate for Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
2. This book is a collection of poems. Each of the poems in this book is small enough to fit in your pocket. It has great pictures to go along with each poem.
3. This book is a great tool to teach younger children about poems. The poems in this book are short and easy to memorize.
4. One way to use this book in a classroom is to choose one poem out of the book to do a lesson on. The teacher can have the students concentrate on learning the one poem and have them create a picture to go along with the poem.
2. This book is a collection of poems. Each of the poems in this book is small enough to fit in your pocket. It has great pictures to go along with each poem.
3. This book is a great tool to teach younger children about poems. The poems in this book are short and easy to memorize.
4. One way to use this book in a classroom is to choose one poem out of the book to do a lesson on. The teacher can have the students concentrate on learning the one poem and have them create a picture to go along with the poem.
December 8, 2018
Awards the book has received (if any): n/a
Appropriate grade level(s): 1st-5th
Original summary: This compilation of poems includes short, appealing poetry for young readers and writers.
Original review: Each poem is written in its own unique way, encouraging younger writers to play with physical style of poetry.
1-2 possible in-class uses:
1) Can use for writers workshop about poetry.
2) Can use for examples of style, spacing, and punctuation.
Appropriate grade level(s): 1st-5th
Original summary: This compilation of poems includes short, appealing poetry for young readers and writers.
Original review: Each poem is written in its own unique way, encouraging younger writers to play with physical style of poetry.
1-2 possible in-class uses:
1) Can use for writers workshop about poetry.
2) Can use for examples of style, spacing, and punctuation.
May 1, 2018
Title: Pocket Poems
Award: None
Appropriate grade levels: pre-k - 1st grade
Summary: This book is comprised of poems for younger kids.
Review: I would give this book a 4, I think that it is a great introduction to poems but there are some words that the students will not know.
Possible in class uses: I would use this book to tell students what a poem is and I would have them make a poem.
Award: None
Appropriate grade levels: pre-k - 1st grade
Summary: This book is comprised of poems for younger kids.
Review: I would give this book a 4, I think that it is a great introduction to poems but there are some words that the students will not know.
Possible in class uses: I would use this book to tell students what a poem is and I would have them make a poem.
November 26, 2022
Poetry
Early Primary - Primary (K-3)
This is a great quick read of short poems perfect for little breaks or read-alouds! Students can even begin reading these on their own faster than the longer poem books. These are all fun, easy-going poems about all kinds of children and children-related things, so it's really perfect for anyone!
Early Primary - Primary (K-3)
This is a great quick read of short poems perfect for little breaks or read-alouds! Students can even begin reading these on their own faster than the longer poem books. These are all fun, easy-going poems about all kinds of children and children-related things, so it's really perfect for anyone!
November 30, 2018
Grades: Pre-k,1-2,3-5
Genre: poetry
I enjoyed this poetry book because these are shorter poems, hence the title of the book "Pocket Poems." This is perfect for readers to start learning about poetry and how to write poems, and short poems at that. Rate 5-5
Genre: poetry
I enjoyed this poetry book because these are shorter poems, hence the title of the book "Pocket Poems." This is perfect for readers to start learning about poetry and how to write poems, and short poems at that. Rate 5-5
September 21, 2023
This book about pocket poems was so cute and witty. The poems were not only funny but also very clever. I enjoyed laughing along in my head to the words in the poems. This book was packed with kid friendly poems that will make you laugh!
February 9, 2025
This is a wonderful book of short poems that children (or anyone) can carry in their pocket. The poems are from poets from all walks of life - like Emily Dickinson, Carl Sandburg, Lewis Carrol, and many anonymous. I got it from the library for myself and I'm way past the age of childhood.
January 30, 2019
Would make a great gift for poetry lovers of any age.
November 23, 2019
This is a book filled with poems, for Poem in Your Pocket day. As a kid I also enjoyed this day very much. I will use this book and it's poems to get my children ready for Poem in Your Pocket day
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March 29, 2021A book of short poems written by several different authors. Grades K-4.
November 13, 2021
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! this book! I must have my own copy!--and probably share a copy with others, too.
February 24, 2025
Sweet and silly poems kids will enjoy. My son made a pocket for poems in grade school. I still have it.
March 9, 2017
1) No awards
2) ages 5-8
3) Pocket Poems is a nice book to refer to all the time! It refers to real life situations that can be helpful for students to relate to. It also values each individuals uniqueness.
4) Pocket Poems is a great way to get your students learning and includes characters that they are familiar with. Students can learn about many aspects of life through reading these poems.
5) This book can be used throughout the class in seasonal transitions. This book can also be used by having discussions outside of academics, such as hygiene, emotions, and friendships. It can also be used for an activity for students to create their own poem so keep in their pocket.
2) ages 5-8
3) Pocket Poems is a nice book to refer to all the time! It refers to real life situations that can be helpful for students to relate to. It also values each individuals uniqueness.
4) Pocket Poems is a great way to get your students learning and includes characters that they are familiar with. Students can learn about many aspects of life through reading these poems.
5) This book can be used throughout the class in seasonal transitions. This book can also be used by having discussions outside of academics, such as hygiene, emotions, and friendships. It can also be used for an activity for students to create their own poem so keep in their pocket.
March 9, 2017
Grade: Pre-K-1st
Summary: This book is packed full of many short poems about many varied topics. It has poems about seasons, games, animals, and many more. They are short, simple, and easy to comprehend and interact with.
Review: I think some of these poems could be great for a classroom. They provide a different way for children to comprehend and make meaning of something and that is important for a classroom.
In Class Use: This book could be used as an introduction into many units of study such as the poems about seasons, weather, and other kid friendly topics. This book is great for introductions and transitions.
Summary: This book is packed full of many short poems about many varied topics. It has poems about seasons, games, animals, and many more. They are short, simple, and easy to comprehend and interact with.
Review: I think some of these poems could be great for a classroom. They provide a different way for children to comprehend and make meaning of something and that is important for a classroom.
In Class Use: This book could be used as an introduction into many units of study such as the poems about seasons, weather, and other kid friendly topics. This book is great for introductions and transitions.
March 28, 2019
Bobbi Katz begins "Pocket Poems" with: "With a poem in your pocket and a pocket in your pants, you can rock with new rhythms. You can skip. You can dance." The essence of this poetry book is that each poem that makes up this collection is short enough that they could fit in your pants pocket. "Pocket Poems" is a delightful collection of short and sweet poems that express relatable childhood experiences. There are several poets that contribute to the completion of this poetic collection, each offering a unique approach to describing a childhood experience in eight-lines or fewer. Each poem is filled with simple, age-appropriate language, rhythm, and rhyme that will be pleasurable to children of all ages. The stories that are expressed in the poems are relatable to children as they can draw on their own similar experience. The use of watercolor illustrations contributes to the beautifully artistic approach that "Pocket Poems" delivers. I believe that this is the perfect book to introduce to students in grades levels K-4 who are beginning to learn about poetry and how to create their own. There are many elements of poetry represented through-out this collection of shorter-poems.
November 12, 2014
Find a poem for your pocket in Pocket Poems by Bobbi Katz! This is a book with many silly and short poems intended for readers to be able to carry them in their pockets. It contains poems by some of the greats, like Emily Dickinson, as well as silly twists on some of the classics, like Mary Had a Little Lamb.
These poems use figurative language frequently. They incorporate hyperbole, metaphor, alliteration, and parody. For example, in Sea Horse and Sawhorse, "A sea horse saw a sawhorse / On a seesaw meant for two. / 'See here, sawhorse,' said sea horse. / 'May I seesaw with you?'" The author uses alliteration to make the poem more song-like and rhythmic. Though the poems are humorous, many hold some truth, providing a lesson to readers as well.
The illustrations either surround or are placed next to the poems so readers have an easier time relating them to their respective poem. The illustrations offer enhancing interaction, allowing readers to develop a more detailed mental picture of the poem. Children and adults alike will be able to find joy in this cute book filled with poems!
These poems use figurative language frequently. They incorporate hyperbole, metaphor, alliteration, and parody. For example, in Sea Horse and Sawhorse, "A sea horse saw a sawhorse / On a seesaw meant for two. / 'See here, sawhorse,' said sea horse. / 'May I seesaw with you?'" The author uses alliteration to make the poem more song-like and rhythmic. Though the poems are humorous, many hold some truth, providing a lesson to readers as well.
The illustrations either surround or are placed next to the poems so readers have an easier time relating them to their respective poem. The illustrations offer enhancing interaction, allowing readers to develop a more detailed mental picture of the poem. Children and adults alike will be able to find joy in this cute book filled with poems!
December 5, 2014
Find a poem for your pocket in Pocket Poems by Bobbi Katz! This is a book with many silly and short poems intended for readers to be able to carry them in their pockets. It contains poems by some of the greats, like Emily Dickinson, as well as silly twists on some of the classics, like Mary Had a Little Lamb.
These poems use figurative language frequently. They incorporate hyperbole, metaphor, alliteration, and parody. For example, in Sea Horse and Sawhorse, "A sea horse saw a sawhorse / On a seesaw meant for two. / 'See here, sawhorse,' said sea horse. / 'May I seesaw with you?'" The author uses alliteration to make the poem more song-like and rhythmic. Though the poems are humorous, many hold some truth, providing a lesson to readers as well.
The illustrations either surround or are placed next to the poems so readers have an easier time relating them to their respective poem. The illustrations offer enhancing interaction, allowing readers to develop a more detailed mental picture of the poem. Children and adults alike will be able to find joy in this cute book filled with poems!
These poems use figurative language frequently. They incorporate hyperbole, metaphor, alliteration, and parody. For example, in Sea Horse and Sawhorse, "A sea horse saw a sawhorse / On a seesaw meant for two. / 'See here, sawhorse,' said sea horse. / 'May I seesaw with you?'" The author uses alliteration to make the poem more song-like and rhythmic. Though the poems are humorous, many hold some truth, providing a lesson to readers as well.
The illustrations either surround or are placed next to the poems so readers have an easier time relating them to their respective poem. The illustrations offer enhancing interaction, allowing readers to develop a more detailed mental picture of the poem. Children and adults alike will be able to find joy in this cute book filled with poems!
October 26, 2016
Appropriate Grade Levels: Grades K - 1 (Ages 5-7)
Do you ever get the feeling of wanting to read but not wanting to read a lot? This is the PERFECT way to get your reading in without going into long, complicated literature stories. There are so many short poems that keep you interested - from talking about seasons to what you ate for breakfast this morning.
The diverse authors in this book really brings it to life - it allows the poems to be both diverse and similar. There is a table of contents, though it is fairly vague, but it lets the reader knows what to expect on each page. Still, the illustrations being done by the same artists really brings the book full of differences together.
Classroom Uses:
1) Quick/spontaneous literary lesson (CVC words, vowels, dipthongs, etc.)
2) Teaching rhyming words
3) Teaching the different ways you can tell a story (tradional, chapter book, folk tale, poems, etc.)
Do you ever get the feeling of wanting to read but not wanting to read a lot? This is the PERFECT way to get your reading in without going into long, complicated literature stories. There are so many short poems that keep you interested - from talking about seasons to what you ate for breakfast this morning.
The diverse authors in this book really brings it to life - it allows the poems to be both diverse and similar. There is a table of contents, though it is fairly vague, but it lets the reader knows what to expect on each page. Still, the illustrations being done by the same artists really brings the book full of differences together.
Classroom Uses:
1) Quick/spontaneous literary lesson (CVC words, vowels, dipthongs, etc.)
2) Teaching rhyming words
3) Teaching the different ways you can tell a story (tradional, chapter book, folk tale, poems, etc.)
May 3, 2012
Pocket Poems is a composed collection of popular short, fun, and creative poems for children. They incorporate a variety of subjects, such as bubble gum, a squirrel, walking home from school, and pets. These are poems that would be both appealing and enjoyable to kids. Some of them include rhyming, while others are in free verse. Each poem includes an illustration that is relevant to its subject matter. The illustrations are simply presented, and are easy to interpret. This book could potentially spark creativity and expression from students. I would use this book in the classroom to give a variety of examples of poetry. It would be most effective for grades 2-3.
January 9, 2011
A great book filled with funny poems and wonderful for any occasion! I picked this book out because it had my kind of fun and humor. This book also has poems so short, you can carry them in your pocket! My favorite poem was called"English is a Pain (pane?)". This poem is all about the fun you can have with homophones.
April 7, 2015
Some good poems to read to the RIF kids.
By Bobbi Katz "A Pocket Poem," With a poem in your pocket...it becomes part of you."
"Toothpaste," it's all over me except inside my mouth.
"Maggy's Dog," about how the front looks vicious but the tail end was friendly and waggy.
Good for saying that poems are not elitist but can be written about all sorts of life adventures.
By Bobbi Katz "A Pocket Poem," With a poem in your pocket...it becomes part of you."
"Toothpaste," it's all over me except inside my mouth.
"Maggy's Dog," about how the front looks vicious but the tail end was friendly and waggy.
Good for saying that poems are not elitist but can be written about all sorts of life adventures.
July 22, 2013
Fun and varied collection with a wide variety of poets from classics such as William Blake and Emily Dickinson to contemporary. Colorful illustrations add to the child-friendly format. Enjoyed this poetry collection!
February 17, 2015
This book has so many poems in it, and has a lot of good pictures along with each poem. There are some classic poems in here that I remember reading as a little kid. I would definitely read this to my future classroom and/or my future kids.
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