This beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, "Nest," then finds 160 smaller poems within it.
What can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers "nestlings" or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets and constellations. Each poem is a glorious spark of wonder that will prompt readers to look at the world afresh.
The book includes an introduction detailing the principles of found poetry and blackout poetry, and a section of tips at the end. The joyous creativity in this volume is certain to inspire budding poets.
| ISBN: | 9781684373635 |
| Publication date: | 29th September 2020 |
| Author: | Irene Latham |
| Illustrator: | Johanna Wright |
| Publisher: | Astra Young Readers an imprint of Astra Publishing House |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Genres: |
Poetry Books for Children Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills Activity and Puzzle Books |
This beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, "Nest," then finds 160 smaller poems within it.What can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers "nestlings" or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets and constellations.
This Poem Is a Nest features in the following genres: Poetry Books for Children, Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills, Activity and Puzzle Books
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This Poem Is a Nest was written by Irene Latham and published by Astra Young Readers an imprint of Astra Publishing House
This Poem Is a Nest has 112 pages