Seeds are sprouting, roots are spreading, and branches are swaying in this "tree"-mendous poetry collection. From coconut palms and bristlecone pin...
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Jul 20, 2011
Abigail
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"I think that I shall never see / A poem lovely as a tree," is an opening line (taken from Joyce Kilmer's Trees) that countless American schoolchildren have learned, over the years. Children's poet Douglas Florian - whose other picture-book collections include such titles as Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars: Space Poems and Paintings and Dinothesaurus: Prehistoric Poems and Paintings - makes his own attempt to capture the charm of the arboreal world in Poetrees, with delightful result
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Oct 04, 2011
Katie
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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
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Sep 20, 2011
Ashley
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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.
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Mar 08, 2011
Jamie (LadyJai)
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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 More...
The poetry in this is short and whimsical while educational. I loved learning about the different More...
Oct 04, 2011
Kelli
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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 interest 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 interest More...
Apr 22, 2010
Tasha
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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.
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Nov 30, 2011
Emma
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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 t 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 t More...
Jan 10, 2012
Laura
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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.
Apr 03, 2010
Donalyn
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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.
Sep 24, 2010
Linda
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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!
Feb 06, 2011
Judy
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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.
Nov 21, 2010
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!
May 02, 2010
Kayla
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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.
Nov 01, 2011
Jennifer
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Another Florian classic, this one with little tidbits about trees. I loved the illustrations painted on brown paper bags.
May 05, 2010
Bonnie
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This book is somehow amazingly information, poignant and lyrical all in one. Loved this book. Very beautiful. Very imaginative.
Jul 22, 2010
Karen
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I confess, I love Douglas Florian's poetry! I enjoyed the use of vertical pages to create height for the trees.
Feb 08, 2011
Rshogren
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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.
Nov 15, 2010
Megan
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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.
Mar 22, 2010
Becky
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Not Florian's best, but still good fun wordplay. Z's a total fanboy and had this on hold at the library before its release earlier this month.
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