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3.67 of 5 stars
There's a slobbery thug in town, and his name is Stanza. He bullies everybody. He eats chicken pot pie. And . . . he writes poetry. On the sly. At ... read full description

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Oct 14, 2009
Amanda rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this one more than my son, but I think that's only because it was a little above his comprehension level. While I appreciated that there were several longer, more complicated words in the rhyming story, it probably made it harder for my 3 1/2 yr old to understand. His questions mostly revolved around why Stanza didn't win and why he was sad. The ending I think is very fitting and positive.
May 19, 2011
NancyJo rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This is a really fun read that kids will really like. The rhyming text is playful and fun. The story is cute and kids will like the ending.

For very young children they probably won't get all the poetry terminology, but waht a great way to introduce poetry or get kids excited about poetry than by using this book to spark questions.

Aug 07, 2009
Kris rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Stanza's a tough dog by day, sensitive poet by night. He doesn't want his brothers to discover his secret, but he "comes out" when a poetry contest is announced. Nice, non-typical ending, fun rhymes, good to share with my poets!
Apr 29, 2009
Molly rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A tough puppy has a secret when his brothers are asleep he secretly writes poetry. When he sees there is a contest he deciedes to enter. It is great about doing what you love even if it means you might get picked on. Ages 4+
Dec 01, 2010
Jamie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Cute way to get kids exciting about being writers! Also, a good poetry text that children could use to find rhyming words and learn poetry vocabulary.
Jun 19, 2009
Jan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jill Esbaum's STANZA is a cleverly written and just-plain-fun take on being yourself. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Feb 19, 2010
Bridget R. rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Loved it! A poetry writing dog. If this doesn't encourage kids to write poetry, I don't know what will.
Apr 29, 2009
Allison rated it: 2 of 5 stars
meh

Stanza is a rhyming dog who is made fun of by his brothers. Not really by cup of tea.
Dec 10, 2009
Tina rated it: 3 of 5 stars
"poetry writing, dogs, bullies, surprisingly good plot for the topic"
Aug 07, 2009
Beth rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Excellent rhyme! Fantastic use of vocabulary!! This is a favorite!
May 11, 2010
Heather rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Masterful rhyming poetry!
Nov 20, 2011
Megan marked it as to-read
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Aug 15, 2011
Ed rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jul 23, 2011
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May 21, 2011
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Jun 01, 2011
Fabulous rated it: 4 of 5 stars
May 19, 2011
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May 19, 2011
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Apr 29, 2011
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Apr 22, 2011
Hanna rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 03, 2011
Jul 12, 2010
Diana rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Apr 03, 2010
Sara rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 21, 2010
Lisa marked it as to-read
Nov 30, 2009
Scarlett rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 20, 2009
Emmeline rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 17, 2009
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Aug 22, 2009
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Aug 19, 2009
Jibreel rated it: 4 of 5 stars