What’s a poem? A poem can be many things. In this ideal way to get children thinking about literature join a group of friendly woodland animals as they introduce the wonder and magic of poetry. Each animal friend offers their own ideas about poetry, from a whisper to a shout to a laugh to a sigh, and then realises that poetry is an everyday part of our lives. And yes, indeed, a poem can be a firefly upon the summer wind. AGES: 5 to 8 AUTHOR: Charles Ghigna-Father Goose-lives in a treehouse in the middle of Alabama. He is the author of more than 100 books and has written more than 5,000 poems for children and adults.
Michelle Hazelwood Hyde is a freelance illustrator and has illustrated nine books for the National Center for Youth Issues. She lives in Homewood, Alabama, with her husband, two children, and two very entertaining dogs.
SELLING POINTS: . Father Goose, author Charles Ghigna, introduces poetry to children through the eyes of an adorable bear, his woodland friends, and a bright little firefly . Young readers will discover that a poem can be many things, such as a moment or a memory caught in time . Ideal way to get children thinking about literature, and is a perfect introduction to poetry for the classroom setting