Sea Stars: Saltwater Poems - Hardcover

Harley, Avis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1590784294 ISBN 13: 9781590784297

Publisher: Astra Publishing House, 2007

Synopsis

Sea Stars Graceful use of traditional poetic forms like haiku and tanka provides inspiration for young readers to create their own writing. Is a crab just an underwater toe-pincher? What advice do sea otters give to cure insomnia? Who is the seamstress of the sea? Avis Harley's poems invite readers to explore these and other mysteries of our great oceans. Full-color photographs capture the critters in quest... Full description

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"Well crafted and accessible to young readers, but clever enough to hold the interest of older children. . . . Quality poems and attractive graphic design make this title a solid addition to most collections." --"School Library Journal" "Careful word choice, interesting imagery and attention to rhyme and rhythm, as well as the requirements of different poetic forms, distinguish this collection. . . . The poetry will surprise and delight young readers, perhaps prompting some writing of their own." --"Kirkus Reviews" "The wordplay will grab readers ('an anemone's enemies are you and me'), and so will the exquisite images in both words and pictures. . . . Brief notes at the back fill in the fascinating biology of each creature. A book to use across the curriculum as well as for personal pleasure." --"Booklist"

Synopsis:

Graceful use of traditional poetic forms like haiku and tanka provides inspiration for young readers to create their own writing. Is a crab just an underwater toe-pincher? What advice do sea otters give to cure insomnia? Who is the seamstress of the sea? Avis Harley's poems invite readers to explore these and other mysteries of our great oceans. Full-colour photographs capture the animals in question, and a "Looking Deeper" section offers exciting facts that keep children reading.

About this edition

• Publisher: Astra Publishing House
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1590784294
• ISBN 13: 9781590784297
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32