(4) K-3 A+ Books: Poetry series. These volumes will draw readers in with their engaging subject matter and accessible language in order to introduce poetry concepts and types of poems. The pieces are uneven in quality; standouts include a diamonte about deforestation and a concrete poem that "snakes" across a double-page spread. Full-page photographic spreads and large poem titles are eye-catching. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books: Poetry titles: Chatter, Sing, Roar, Buzz and A Fuzzy-Fast Blur.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 A+ Books: Poetry series. These volumes will draw readers in with their engaging subject matter and accessible language in order to introduce poetry concepts and types of poems. The pieces are uneven in quality; standouts include a diamonte about deforestation and a concrete poem that "snakes" across a double-page spread. Full-page photographic spreads and large poem titles are eye-catching. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books: Poetry titles: Chatter, Sing, Roar, Buzz and A Fuzzy-Fast Blur.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 A+ Books: Poetry series. These books provide young readers with clear models for understanding such common poetic forms as acrostics, cinquains, haiku, limericks, concrete poems, and free verse; definitions are appended at the back of each volume. Though the quality of verse is uneven, the examples are easy to follow. An uncluttered layout and many photographs increase appeal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books: Poetry titles: And Then There Were Eight, Flashy, Clashy, and Oh-So Splashy, and Shrinking Days, Frosty Nights.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 A+ Books: Poetry series. These books provide young readers with clear models for understanding such common poetic forms as acrostics, cinquains, haiku, limericks, concrete poems, and free verse; definitions are appended at the back of each volume. Though the quality of verse is uneven, the examples are easy to follow. An uncluttered layout and many photographs increase appeal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books: Poetry titles: And Then There Were Eight, Flashy, Clashy, and Oh-So Splashy, and Shrinking Days, Frosty Nights.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 A+ Books: Poetry series. These books provide young readers with clear models for understanding such common poetic forms as acrostics, cinquains, haiku, limericks, concrete poems, and free verse; definitions are appended at the back of each volume. Though the quality of verse is uneven, the examples are easy to follow. An uncluttered layout and many photographs increase appeal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books: Poetry titles: And Then There Were Eight, Flashy, Clashy, and Oh-So Splashy, and Shrinking Days, Frosty Nights.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute