Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
If Pigs Could Fly--And Other Deep Thoughts
Classroom-tested from Minnesota to Florida and Oregon, here is another collection of funny poems by Bruce Lansky. A slightly larger collection, this one has theme sections for siblings, parents, animals, school, bedtime, imagination, and life lessons. If the poems don't make you giggle, the illustrations by Stephen Carpenter will.
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