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Daddy Poems
From morning routines to bedtime rituals, Daddy Poems provides a playful, yet poignant look at the laughter and love shared by fathers and children. Educational journalist John Micklos, Jr., himself a father of two young children, has gathered a rich collection of poems that includes selections by noted poets such as X. J. Kennedy, Nikki Grimes, Juan Felipe Herrera, and Mary Ann Hoberman, as well as original poems by Micklos and others. From piggyback rides to wild and wacky baths, Daddy Poems offers a wide range of poems that dads (and others) will enjoy sharing with children again and again. It's a perfect gift book for dad everywhere. As best-selling author Jim Trelease says in the foreword, "It is especially appropriate that this collection is meant to be read to children by their Dads. Outside of hugging a child, few things bring parent and child as close together physically, emotionally, and intellectually as reading."
- GenresPoetry
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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About the author
John Micklos Jr.
73 books7 followersJohn Micklos, Jr. has written more than 50 children’s books spanning a wide range of ages and genres. His work includes picture books, poetry books, and numerous nonfiction books. Popular titles include One Leaf, Two Leaves, Count with Me! (Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Books, 2017) and Raindrops to Rainbow (Penguin Workshop, 2021).
John’s other top-selling books include 125 True Stories of Amazing Pets (contributor), published by National Geographic Kids. He also has written dozens of biographies, history books, and social studies books for educational publishers such as Capstone and Cavendish Square. Biographies include Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amelia Earhart, Alexander Graham Bell, Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad Ali, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and others. History topics include the Revolutionary War (six-book series), Civil War, Challenger tragedy, Gold Rush, Lewis and Clark Expedition, and many others.
A resident of Newark, Delaware, John enjoys visiting schools (in person or via Zoom) and conducting writing workshops with students of all ages. His presentations and workshops center on writing poetry, nonfiction, and persuasive pieces, as well as the art of research and revision, to name just a few. Learn more about John’s work at www.JohnMicklosWriter.com.
John’s other top-selling books include 125 True Stories of Amazing Pets (contributor), published by National Geographic Kids. He also has written dozens of biographies, history books, and social studies books for educational publishers such as Capstone and Cavendish Square. Biographies include Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amelia Earhart, Alexander Graham Bell, Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad Ali, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and others. History topics include the Revolutionary War (six-book series), Civil War, Challenger tragedy, Gold Rush, Lewis and Clark Expedition, and many others.
A resident of Newark, Delaware, John enjoys visiting schools (in person or via Zoom) and conducting writing workshops with students of all ages. His presentations and workshops center on writing poetry, nonfiction, and persuasive pieces, as well as the art of research and revision, to name just a few. Learn more about John’s work at www.JohnMicklosWriter.com.
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December 13, 2017
In the book, a poem is about a girl whose father doesn’t live with her and the other one is about a child who worries about how to call his/her stepfather in front of friends. However, I think it’s more desirable to have some poems like that since it shows reality and students who have same situation can also sympathize with this book.
March 10, 2017
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Appropriate Grade Levels: 1-2
This book is a collection of poems about fathers. There are some about activities you could do with a father, as well as a bedtime poem. Also includes a poem with a title in Spanish.
I like this collection of poems. They are sweet and simple. I would've liked better illustrations, but they are cute!
You could use this in your classroom around Father's Day (if celebrated). The poems could also be used as transitions because they aren't very long.
Appropriate Grade Levels: 1-2
This book is a collection of poems about fathers. There are some about activities you could do with a father, as well as a bedtime poem. Also includes a poem with a title in Spanish.
I like this collection of poems. They are sweet and simple. I would've liked better illustrations, but they are cute!
You could use this in your classroom around Father's Day (if celebrated). The poems could also be used as transitions because they aren't very long.
February 25, 2015
I chose to read the poem My Father.
personal reaction- After i read this poem, it made me feel upset. Growing up i was fortunate enough to have my father in my life. But this poem focuses on a child who has grown up without her father, from a divorce in which he now has his own, separate family. I did enjoy, however, the illustration of the poem. It shows a young girl looking upset. With this illustration, it helped add onto the poem showing how upset children can be when they are put in this type of situation. Even though i personally didn't enjoy the poem that much because of the depressing tone, i did find it to present a good topic that should be taught to younger children on how not every family is like their own.
purpose/use in the classroom- This poem would be great to read to second and third graders. The vocabulary used in the poem is pretty easy and clear to follow, by discussing that the father is no longer in the child's life. But the tone of the poem is more appropriate for an older audience because it is more sad and depressing. This book would be a great read aloud when discussing a family unit. Not every family is the same and there will be students in a classroom with divorced parents or a mother or father that is dead, so addressing this poem in a family unit will help students understand that they aren't the only ones to be going through a situation like this. It will also help students understand they other families can differ from their own. Overall this book does have a more dark and sad tone, but it does help students see a diverse perspective on families.
personal reaction- After i read this poem, it made me feel upset. Growing up i was fortunate enough to have my father in my life. But this poem focuses on a child who has grown up without her father, from a divorce in which he now has his own, separate family. I did enjoy, however, the illustration of the poem. It shows a young girl looking upset. With this illustration, it helped add onto the poem showing how upset children can be when they are put in this type of situation. Even though i personally didn't enjoy the poem that much because of the depressing tone, i did find it to present a good topic that should be taught to younger children on how not every family is like their own.
purpose/use in the classroom- This poem would be great to read to second and third graders. The vocabulary used in the poem is pretty easy and clear to follow, by discussing that the father is no longer in the child's life. But the tone of the poem is more appropriate for an older audience because it is more sad and depressing. This book would be a great read aloud when discussing a family unit. Not every family is the same and there will be students in a classroom with divorced parents or a mother or father that is dead, so addressing this poem in a family unit will help students understand that they aren't the only ones to be going through a situation like this. It will also help students understand they other families can differ from their own. Overall this book does have a more dark and sad tone, but it does help students see a diverse perspective on families.
May 6, 2014
The language of this book is easy for children to read. Those stories are from morning routines to bedtime rituals, from piggyback rides to wild and wacky baths. It a nice poems book for fathers to read to their children.
Every child has their stories between they and their fathers. So after read aloud this book, those poems will remind children of their stories. It is a good method that writing a poem or drawing a picture about their father for children to tell others their stories. Children need to observe their father day life before they write their poems, so they can have more chance to communicate with their fathers. Children can bring more information about father, such as photos, videos. Let children use those pictures and other materials to tell us about what their father look like in their mind.
Every child has their stories between they and their fathers. So after read aloud this book, those poems will remind children of their stories. It is a good method that writing a poem or drawing a picture about their father for children to tell others their stories. Children need to observe their father day life before they write their poems, so they can have more chance to communicate with their fathers. Children can bring more information about father, such as photos, videos. Let children use those pictures and other materials to tell us about what their father look like in their mind.
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November 30, 2016Although I am not a fan of poetry, I truly enjoyed read this book of poems because I can relate to each one. The illustrations are awesome and fit perfect for each poem. Each poem brought back great memories of me and my dad. It's a perfect gift book for dads everywhere.
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