It’s time to plan for National Poetry Month. Let’s start by pulling out two new children’s picture books –written in rhyming verse by Sue Fliess — to share with young readers.
Sue Fliess is a master of the subtly humorous, fast-paced rhyming text that is so appealing to little ones. She also knows what interests children.
The Bug Book
I really like the “go explore nature” message on the first page:
Grab a bucket. Check your guide.
Let’s go find some bugs outside!
Related:
See suggestions for related insect and poetry activities at Growing with Science.
Age Range: 3 – 5 years
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (February 23, 2016)
ISBN-10: 044848935X
ISBN-13: 978-0448489353
Calling All Cars
Rest cars, Hush cars
No more rush, cars.
Cars pull in, turn off the light.
Sweet dreams, sleepy cars…goodnight!
The artist added interest by including clues to the events of the next page. Children will have great fun guessing what comes next.
You can get a feel for the book by watching the book trailer.
Although it has a fiction feel, this basic concept book will appeal to lovers of nonfiction, too.
Be sure to pick up The Bug Book and Calling All Cars for fun reading adventures in April!
Related Activities:
Visit Sue’s website for a Calling All Cars Activity Guide to download.
Check the National Poetry Month Website for 30 Ways to Celebrate
Age Range: 3 – 7 years
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (March 1, 2016)
ISBN-10: 1492618810
ISBN-13: 978-1492618812
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Looking for more children’s nonfiction books? Try the Nonfiction Monday blog.