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Poetrees
Seeds are sprouting, roots are spreading, and branches are swaying in this tree-mendous poetry collection. From coconut palms and bristlecone pines to baobabs and banyans, Douglas Florian explores the arboreal world with his signature wit and whimsy. Featuring a dynamic vertical format that illustrates the incredible heights and shapes of the trees, this book illuminates t...more
Hardcover, 48 pages
Published
March 9th 2010
by Beach Lane Books
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This poem book is set apart from many others. The way it's set up intrigued me because everything is rotated to the left. This way, tall trees can be depicted in a more intricate and appealing way. This book is also unique because it's all about trees! (Get it? PoeTREES?) There are funny puns on almost every page, and I love that the illustrations look like they're done in crayon.
My favorite part is in the back where every tree from the book is given an explanation and background and is called,...more
My favorite part is in the back where every tree from the book is given an explanation and background and is called,...more
I was thrilled to have experienced this collection of poetry! Previous to this book I had never seen any other work by Douglas Florian, and I am happy to say that now after reading this I am a fan. My absolute favorite part about this book (probably why I only rated it with four out of five stars), were the illustrations. The book itself is formatted so that it is meant to be read vertically. I think this idea alone is simply genius considering it is a collection of poems about trees and tree-re...more
I chose to write about the poem Coconut Palm by Douglas Florian. This poem is about his love for the coconut tree. The rhyme scheme is the ABAB-CDCD pattern; it is only eight lines long and very easy to read. The age range would be more of the primary age range. This poem is somewhat harder for children to read because of the rhymes and what words he uses. The artistic element that the illustrator gives is why I chose to read this poem. The image of person’s head with the coconut palm as his hai...more
This book is an book full of short poems about different trees and parts of a tree. The types of three this poem mentions are Oak, Coconut Palm, Baolal, Giant Sequoias, Boannyan, Bristle Pine, Dragon Tree, Japanese Cedar, Monkey Puzzle tree, Paper Birch, Scribbly Gum, Weeping Willow, and Yew. The tree parts is mentions is seeds, leaves, roots, three rings, and bark. It also has a glossary cleverly named glossatree. It also has a table of contents in the beginning.
I believe this book is meant fo...more
I believe this book is meant fo...more
Upon receiving this book you will immediately know it is quite unique. The spine is the top and you open the book by flipping up, not from side to side. A rather interesting quirk that leaves me kind of frustrated because, you know, when you are used to doing it a certain way, change is rather hard to get used to! :P So if you pick this book up to read it, try to remember to flip it up! :D
The poetry in this is short and whimsical while educational. I loved learning about the different and exotic...more
The poetry in this is short and whimsical while educational. I loved learning about the different and exotic...more
This is a book of poems about trees. They are both fun to read and look at as well as informative. It is suggested for primary age level readers. Some of the poems do have a few changing words, however it would be a perfect teaching tool. One of my favorite poems is "Bark" it is about the function and texture.
One of the first things I noticed is that the book opens up and down instead of left and right. The page is eye catching because the words are laid out in an interesting way. The illustrat...more
One of the first things I noticed is that the book opens up and down instead of left and right. The page is eye catching because the words are laid out in an interesting way. The illustrat...more
Florian has turned his poetic talents to trees in this newest collection. His poems move from the parts of a tree like bark and roots to specific types of trees. He includes oaks, baobab, Japanese cedar, yews and many more. In each, he celebrates what makes them unique and special. He merges puns with poetry, offering a funny twist or humorous phrase. Florian evokes the essence of trees with ease here. His forest is one that is definitely worth wandering in.
Florian has also done the art work in...more
Florian has also done the art work in...more
May 05, 2010
Bonnie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Poetry lovers, tree lovers
Recommended to Bonnie by:
Moi
This book is somehow amazingly informative, poignant and lyrical all in one. Loved this book. Very beautiful. Very imaginative.
Another one I will have to get ... would be fun to add to a plant study.
One of my favorites?
"Ancient seers
Of three thousand years.
Heavenly high.
Friends to the sky.
Spongy thick bark.
Large as an ark.
Gargantuan girth.
Anchored in earth.
Grow by degrees
To world's tallest trees.
Never destroy a
______________ _________________."
PS The blanks are not in the real poem. Can you guess what they are?
Also loved the ones about Paper Birch and Yews. In the interest of full disclosure I'm not as big a fan of the...more
One of my favorites?
"Ancient seers
Of three thousand years.
Heavenly high.
Friends to the sky.
Spongy thick bark.
Large as an ark.
Gargantuan girth.
Anchored in earth.
Grow by degrees
To world's tallest trees.
Never destroy a
______________ _________________."
PS The blanks are not in the real poem. Can you guess what they are?
Also loved the ones about Paper Birch and Yews. In the interest of full disclosure I'm not as big a fan of the...more
Are you a fan of poetree? A lover of all things green and leafy? Ever want to know more about a Baobab or an oak? Or tree roots and seeds? Look no further than Poetrees (2010) written and illustrated by Douglas Florian.
Poetrees is filled with quick, witty poems to entertain, inform, and amuse. Combined with original illustrations done with what looks like water colors and maybe some pastels. The book is clever and a lot of fun right down to its unique vertical orientation to give the trees shown...more
Poetrees is filled with quick, witty poems to entertain, inform, and amuse. Combined with original illustrations done with what looks like water colors and maybe some pastels. The book is clever and a lot of fun right down to its unique vertical orientation to give the trees shown...more
Beautiful picture book! Each illustration takes up two pages in this fun, fun, book about trees. The author writes a poem about each of the eighteen trees depicted in this splendid picture book. It is an easy read aloud with rhyming verse. Kindergarten through third grade would enjoy reading these timeless tales of trees. I think children and adults often take something as simple as a tree, for granted. After reading this book you may pause and ponder the trees in your neighborhood!
I loved it! A variety of poetry styles (haiku, rhyming couplets, limerick) about a wonderful variety of trees. The notes at the end describe each tree. Florian used paper bags as his canvas, which makes for a unique look. A wonderful teaching tool and one that I think students can enjoy with their teachers. Recommended for grades 2 - 4, possibly older if students are learning about trees.
Douglas Florian reliably creates poems of wonder and humor, and this book is no exception. Exploring the world's trees, Florian weaves scientific information and his naturalist's spirit into beautiful poems celebrating the world's trees. I found the illustrations dark and hard to visualize at first, then discovered in the end notes that Florian used recycled paper bags as a canvas.
Filled with different types of poems, some humorous and punny, others more gently sensitive, about trees. Love the format of up to down -- well-suited for the subject. A great combination of factual information and imagination that might well encourage children to look a little closer at trees around them.
A clever and fun book of poems about several different trees and various aspects of trees. The book opens lengthwise turn it clockwise 90 degrees and the pages spread tall--like trees!--rather than wide. The poems are fun and the illustrations work well with the poems. A fun book for kids young and old!
Poems about a variety of trees. A great book for younger students. Double page spreads with fabulous artwork. Very pleasing. It makes you want to share these poems with kids. Wish I knew more about art technique to discuss it with students. The poems themselves are rhythmic and rhyming. I think kids will love this.
A poetry book all about various kinds of trees? A book that reads lengthwise? Truly enjoyable-great for any day, but particularly for Arbor Day or Earth Day!
A very unique book, in both its shape, poetic verse and illustrations. Might be better for an older group of kids, as the text might be a bit confusing.
Another Florian classic, this one with little tidbits about trees. I loved the illustrations painted on brown paper bags.
As you can guess from the title, this collection of poems is all about trees--from the seed to the tip top height and everything in between.
What I thought: I've only read one other collection by Florian (Mammalabilia) and I didn't like Poetrees as much. The subject will interest readers in other nonfiction books about trees. I love the illustrations. Again, I think Florian gives his illustrations child appeal. My favorite poems are "Oak," "Monkey Puzzle Tree," and "Dragon Tree." My favorite illu...more
What I thought: I've only read one other collection by Florian (Mammalabilia) and I didn't like Poetrees as much. The subject will interest readers in other nonfiction books about trees. I love the illustrations. Again, I think Florian gives his illustrations child appeal. My favorite poems are "Oak," "Monkey Puzzle Tree," and "Dragon Tree." My favorite illu...more
I confess, I love Douglas Florian's poetry! I enjoyed the use of vertical pages to create height for the trees.
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Use as a mentor text for a variety of poetry forms (concrete, free verse, limericks).
I don't know that young students will "get" the play on words like "cen-trees". It is a fun book but more for intermediate students and not primary.
Another gem by Florian! I love the format of this book--tall.
Recommended by Gina in Bookmatch
Poetry=5 stars
Illustrations=3 stars
Clever word play and word placement highlights these poems about trees. A glossary and bibliography at the end make this a good book for science classes as well as poetry classes.
Illustrations=3 stars
Clever word play and word placement highlights these poems about trees. A glossary and bibliography at the end make this a good book for science classes as well as poetry classes.
What a great naturing loving book of poetry. Kids need poetry in their life, and this book is a great way to introduce it.
A beautifully illustrated poetry book about trees. Love it!
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Jul 22, 2010 04:18pm