Combining poetry and comics in a whole new way,
this fun and imaginative book is perfect for poetry lovers and reluctant
readers alike.(goodreads summary)
The front cover was the first thing that I loved about this book. The tree in seasonal themes and the vibrant colors offers a great introduction to what I will find inside. The book combines poems and comics in a wonderfully creative way that will inspire kids to read and may even be sparked to write poetry of their own similar to this. It is divided into the four seasons with poems that convey human feeling and emotions about real life things that are very relatable. Adding the comic panels gives it a unique element that will visually engage the reader to the words. The poems and illustrations are short and simple but very impactful. They express thoughts, feelings and things that you find in our everyday lives such as; friends, self-confidence, anxiety, fear, growing up and even has advice on how to write a poem.
My favorite was called Inner Life. It read - "There are secret dreams that live inside each person. Can you see them? They swim just beneath the surface." It shows a boy laying on a pier reaching into a pond with lily pads on top and underneath there are orange fish swimming. It made me stop and think about those words and the illustration. There are so many pages like this for me that were touching and thought provoking. This book would work great for a poetry unit for older grades. I think kids will connect to many of the writings and may even be inspired to create their own poetry comic. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 9-12.~
Title: Poetry Comics
Author: Grant Snider
Pub. date: March 2024, Chronicle Books
Genre: poetry
Hardcover, 96 pgs.
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