Forest Has a Song
Poems
"The forest is inviting you to come and visit. The poems in this book, intimate and lighthearted, will take you there."--Front jacket flap.
Amy Ludwig VanDerwater Knihy
Amy Ludwig VanDerwater je autorkou detských kníh, ktoré sa vyznačujú citlivým prístupom k prírode a svetu okolo nás. Jej diela často skúmajú krásu každodenného života a povzbudzujú deti, aby sa stali pozornými čitateľmi a rozprávačmi. Prostredníctvom svojich textov vtiahne čitateľov do bohatého sveta poézie a jazyka. VanDerwaterová, s rozsiahlymi skúsenosťami vo výučbe písania, sa zameriava na rozvoj kreativity a lásky k slovám u mladých čitateľov.
An ideal gift for children who love animals, this picture book is a celebration of Poem in your Pocket Day and a charmingly illustrated collection of playful poems about 19 different creatures.Fascinating information about the animals (yes, sea otters have pockets!) tucked into short, lively poems and bright, bold artwork make this collection perfect for National Poetry Month—or any day of the year.In honor of Poem in Your Pocket Day, a child imagines the poems animals might carry in their pockets, if they had pockets. What would a hummingbird write? A fox? A sea otter? These poems capture the essences of animals furry, feathery and finny, exploring what makes each unique. Ruby-Throated Hummingbird sings with its wings, Red Fox's poem is a fiery tail flashing in the dark, and Sea Otter’s poem is its secret pocket. Which poem will capture the heart of the child narrator? A poem about loving animals, of course!
This lyrical and beautifully illustrated lullaby picture book prepares children ages 3-6 for bedtime by imagining what animals dream. This soothing bedtime story explores the question, When animals sleep, what do they see in their dreams? The lyrical text tells readers that chipmunks dream of digging deep burrows, puppies dream of long, waggy walks, and horses dream of wild, windy rides. But most of all, the animals dream of all the fun and adventure the next day will bring. The gentle rhymes and gorgeous, serene illustrations combine to create a comforting story perfect for transitioning from a busy day to being tucked in peacefully at night.
Mia's life feels split in two after her parents get divorced - even her cat and dog now live in two separate places. When she's at her dad's house, Mia misses her mom's jokes and singing. And when she's at her mom's house, she misses her dad's laugh and cooking. Mia just can't quite shake that missing feeling.