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 ...
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Oct 14, 2009
Amanda
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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meh
Stanza is a rhyming dog who is made fun of by his brothers. Not really by cup of tea.
Stanza is a rhyming dog who is made fun of by his brothers. Not really by cup of tea.
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