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K-3Poetry Adventures series.
Illustrated by
Andy Rowland.
In another accessible poetry primer, Cleary gives a brief introduction to acrostics, with tips for kids to write their own. What follows are twenty-six examples using a wide variety of words--from Halloween to Piranha to Hot Dog--as subjects. The poems are all amusing and kid-friendly, each paired with a wacky illustration that reflects its humor. Reading list, websites.