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Lemonade Sun: And Other Summer Poems
Like the spicy sweetness of an ice-cold glass of lemonade, these bright and happy poems promise--and deliver--a shiver of recognition and refreshment. From the classic subjects of "My Lemonade Stand" and "Jacks" to the jazzy rhythms of "Jump Rope Talk" to the lyrical beauty of "Backyard Bubbles," this stunning collection from Rebecca Kai Dotlich is drenched in summer colors and pleasures. Color illustrations by award-winning artist Jan Spivey Gilchrist add an edgy charm.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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Rebecca Kai Dotlich
49 books50 followersRebecca is a poet and picture book author of such titles as What is Science? (a 2006 Subaru SB&F prize finalist), and Lemonade Sun (an American Booksellers "Pick of the Lists"). Her work is featured widely in poetry anthologies and textbooks. Rebecca promotes children's poetry, giving presentations and workshops to students, teachers, librarians and writers. She lives in Indiana.
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April 19, 2020
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Recently I read this poetry book. Appropriate grade levels: K-2 Lemonade Sun. Published February 2001 by Boyds Mills Press (first published 1998). It is a poetry book with pictures. Incredibly happy and bright poems promise and deliver a shudder of appreciation and refreshment. Its remind us summer. From the classic subjects of "My Lemonade Stand" and "Jacks" to the jazzy rhythms of "Jump Rope Talk" to the lyrical beauty of "Backyard Bubbles," this spectacular assemblage from Rebecca Kai Dotlich is soaked in summer colors and preferences. Color illustrations by award-winning artist Jan Spivey Gilchrist add more charm in it.
Rebecca is a poet and picture book author of such titles as What is Science?, and Lemonade sun. Her work is presented widely in poetry anthologies and textbooks. All the poems wonderfully captures of summer excitement. The poems show, jumping rope to rhymes, playing marbles and selling lemonade is something makes kids extremely happy. The poems go along with the time of a day, from the liquid sweetness and splashing sunshine of lemonade all the way over to nighttime excitement, moon-skipping. Kids will enjoy these and relate to many of them. They can easily copy the structure of these poems to create their own. Incredibly entertaining book.
Poetry
(ISBN 9781563979446)
Recently I read this poetry book. Appropriate grade levels: K-2 Lemonade Sun. Published February 2001 by Boyds Mills Press (first published 1998). It is a poetry book with pictures. Incredibly happy and bright poems promise and deliver a shudder of appreciation and refreshment. Its remind us summer. From the classic subjects of "My Lemonade Stand" and "Jacks" to the jazzy rhythms of "Jump Rope Talk" to the lyrical beauty of "Backyard Bubbles," this spectacular assemblage from Rebecca Kai Dotlich is soaked in summer colors and preferences. Color illustrations by award-winning artist Jan Spivey Gilchrist add more charm in it.
Rebecca is a poet and picture book author of such titles as What is Science?, and Lemonade sun. Her work is presented widely in poetry anthologies and textbooks. All the poems wonderfully captures of summer excitement. The poems show, jumping rope to rhymes, playing marbles and selling lemonade is something makes kids extremely happy. The poems go along with the time of a day, from the liquid sweetness and splashing sunshine of lemonade all the way over to nighttime excitement, moon-skipping. Kids will enjoy these and relate to many of them. They can easily copy the structure of these poems to create their own. Incredibly entertaining book.
March 10, 2017
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Appropriate grade levels: K-2
This book is a collection of poems about summer. It contains poems about things you could do in the summer, as well as the different animals/insects that you can see during the summer. The poems remind me of when I was a kid and what my summers were like.
I enjoyed these poems a lot. There are many different subject, which is good for different students. The illustrations are also very fun and cute!
You could use these poems as transitions, or you could use them to start a writing piece about something each student likes to do in the summer!
Appropriate grade levels: K-2
This book is a collection of poems about summer. It contains poems about things you could do in the summer, as well as the different animals/insects that you can see during the summer. The poems remind me of when I was a kid and what my summers were like.
I enjoyed these poems a lot. There are many different subject, which is good for different students. The illustrations are also very fun and cute!
You could use these poems as transitions, or you could use them to start a writing piece about something each student likes to do in the summer!
August 1, 2019
Most of my summers as a child were filled with unstructured play and I don’t think my mother cared what we did as long as we didn't tear up the house. Summer is probably my favorite part of the year because my birthday is in July. Moreover, kids need to enjoy their summers so they can have a childhood. Lemonade Sun reminded me of the purpose of this season, fun
September 4, 2017
Absolutely adore this book! Full of vivid imagery and loads of originality. This book really put Rebecca's name on the map of top contemporary poets. Love it!
July 8, 2020
Fun book of summer themed poems for kids.
October 25, 2020
It's poetry is enjoyable as a summer Lark is as beautiful. I especially enjoyed the excellent illustrations that enhance each poem.
December 11, 2021
Fun summer poems with lots of imagery
August 2, 2014
Some lovely person recommended these poems, and they are wonderful captures of summer excitement. I wonder if children are still outside as much as the poems show, jumping rope to rhymes, playing marbles and selling lemonade is something I don’t see anymore. The joy of summer plays out by Rebecca in numerous ways. The poems follow the time of a day, from the ‘liquid sweetness’ and ‘splashing sunshine’ of lemonade all the way through to nighttime excitement, ‘moon-skipping’ as ‘fireflies flicker’. I love that she included the treasures of insects, too, like in “Ladybug” where they’re “Smaller/than a button,/bigger than a spot” or the butterfly who sails on “a breath of sky”. Activities also include going barefoot with “dandelions between warm toes”. It’s a book to have to savor for oneself and the memories of past summers, or to share with children in the spring, looking forward to their own summer days.
February 25, 2015
Personal reaction: I liked this book of poems. They made me think of summer and made me think of the fun things I have done over my summer vacations.
I would read these poems to first graders. I think that these poems are pretty simplistic and rhyming. I would try to incorporate reason one of these poems at the end of every day during the last month of school while the students are getting ready for their summer vacations. I think that these are purely for enjoyment and I think they will have the students excited. From reading these, I think it would also elicit a conversation about what the students are going to be doing over their summer vacations. There is figurative language in these poems and it mostly through the use of personification. Overall though, these poems elicit a feeling of happiness.
I would read these poems to first graders. I think that these poems are pretty simplistic and rhyming. I would try to incorporate reason one of these poems at the end of every day during the last month of school while the students are getting ready for their summer vacations. I think that these are purely for enjoyment and I think they will have the students excited. From reading these, I think it would also elicit a conversation about what the students are going to be doing over their summer vacations. There is figurative language in these poems and it mostly through the use of personification. Overall though, these poems elicit a feeling of happiness.
April 15, 2012
Lemonade Sun: And Other Summer Poems
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Published February 2001 by Boyds Mills Press
Picture book, poetry
-This picture book offers a collection of poems about summer with subjects such as stargazing, summer heat, and popsicles. Students will enjoy these and relate to many of them. They can easily copy the structure of these poems to produce their own. I added it because the quality compilation of striking, yet simple poems mixes with beautiful illustrations perfectly and I love summer, as I’m sure many students do.
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Published February 2001 by Boyds Mills Press
Picture book, poetry
-This picture book offers a collection of poems about summer with subjects such as stargazing, summer heat, and popsicles. Students will enjoy these and relate to many of them. They can easily copy the structure of these poems to produce their own. I added it because the quality compilation of striking, yet simple poems mixes with beautiful illustrations perfectly and I love summer, as I’m sure many students do.
June 18, 2013
This book of simple poems about all the different things that happen during the summer brought was very nostalgic for me. From having lemonade stands to watching fireworks on the Fourth of July, the book was very captivating and appealing to my senses. I would recommend this book for all students as a read-aloud by the teacher. There are many places where students could probably relate to what the author's message is (text-to-self practice). I would definitely recommend this book to others. Because this is a book about summer, I would probably use this as an end-of-the-school year book.
February 25, 2015
I loved this poetry book because it is very positive and uses bright illustrations. The students can
recognition the main ideas and go off real world examples. This poetry book is very good about creating activities for the summer. I would use this book towards the end of the year when we are announcing projects or activity ideas for the summer. A lemonade stand is a great way for a child to have fun yet still learning and using his brain.
recognition the main ideas and go off real world examples. This poetry book is very good about creating activities for the summer. I would use this book towards the end of the year when we are announcing projects or activity ideas for the summer. A lemonade stand is a great way for a child to have fun yet still learning and using his brain.
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November 3, 2013preschool story time; rhyming; poetry; Phonological awareness, print motivation, letter knowledge.
This is a book containing easy poems about summer time. Kids love the silliness of the poetry in the book.
This is a book containing easy poems about summer time. Kids love the silliness of the poetry in the book.
February 10, 2010
I have abaned this book for sentomentel resons. so tip me back for eney thang.
November 25, 2010
This is a collection of poems about summer. Its a fun book to read and could really be used when discussing genres.
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