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Ode to a Commode - (Poetry Adventures) by Brian P Cleary (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Is that a bird?
- 8-9 Years
- 8.8" x 6.5" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Poetry
- Series Name: Poetry Adventures
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About the Book
Concrete poems are shaped like their subjects. They can look like objects, animals, or even people. Ode to a Commode contains examples of concrete poems in full color and infomation about writing your own.Book Synopsis
Is that a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a poem! Concrete poems are shaped like their subjects. They can look like objects, animals, or even people. You won't find many straight lines here! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary explains how concrete poems work--and uses them to create all sorts of wild wordplay. Ode to a Commode is packed with mind-bending poems to make you puzzle and ponder. And when you've finished reading, you can try your hand at writing your own concrete poems!
Review Quotes
"Cleary's collection of poems range between quietly clever to laugh-out-loud funny....[T]he poems are short and fun enough to charm even the most ardent enemy of poetry, and children will likely walk away feeling inspired to make their own concrete poems in the most creative of shapes. Recommended for both school and public libraries."―Booklist
-- (3/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)"Cleary's 24 light subjects are aided mightily by Rowland's intricately detailed hand-lettering and charming illustrations.... Signature silliness from Cleary and Rowland abounds in this children's celebration of concrete poetry." --Kirkus Reviews
-- (9/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)"This is a solid book of poetry with a variety of enjoyable examples to inspire readers' own efforts." --School Library Journal
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