Bees to Trees: Reading, Writing and Reciting Poems about Nature

This title includes over twelve poems by known poets like Bobbie Katz, Christina Rossetti, and Eileen Spinally to name a few. Young readers will enjoy the vivid illustrations and the engaging poems all about nature. There are sidebars to every poem explaining terminology such as speaker, personification, catalog, haiku, and sensory details. This title also gives ideas on how to keep a poetry journal, put on a poetry reading and research other poets and poems to learn more! Fun, engaging and educational, each book includes an introduction illustrated poems by known poets. Poetry pal sidebars with terminology and pronunciation and how to read and analyze the poem. Speak Up sections prompt reflection and encourage writing. Includes a variety of reading levels for beginning to fluent readers and an ending activity section to promote more reading, writing, and reciting.