New+Books+for+Poetry

=New Books for Poetry (reviewed by author Franki Sibberson)= "When shopping I look for books that have poems that would be fun to read aloud, poems with great langauge, poems that will allow us to study poet's craft, and more". F. Sibberson (Choice Literacy)

1. __MIrror Mirror__ by Marilyn Singer
A fascinating poetry collection. In this book, Singer thinks about various perspectives of popular fairy tales. She writes in what she calls, "reversible verse". Each poem is written to be read top to bottom. Then on the opposite page, it is rewritten from bottom to top which gives the poem a whole new meaning.

2. __The Wonder Book__ by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
The author wonders about things in more creative ways than most of us. In her new book of poetry, she shares many of the things that spark her curiosity. From thinking about Miss Mary Mac's friends who love other colors, to wondering about the days of the week, this book will make you think and chuckle at the same time.

3. __Scarum Fair: A Very First Book of Bedtime Poems__ by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters
The font is big enough for little readers and the illustrations make for a happy nighttime feeling. It is popular with older students as well.

4. __A Dazzling Display__ of Dogs by Betsy Franco
Franco uses a variety of concrete poems to write about dogs. Readers will love the shapes that the poems create, and the various ways the text sits on each page.

5. __Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems__ by Kristin O'Connell George
This is a poetry collection about sisters. Told from a big sister's point of view, this book shares all the ups and downs of having a little sister. This is definitely a book that children will be able to relate to, especially those with younger siblings.

6. T__ap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo__ by Linda Sue Park
Sijo is a type of poem from Korea. The big fun is that there is an unexpected twist or joke at the end of each poem.

7. __Here's A Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry__ by Jane Yolen
A new favourite! A larger size book with excellent cover. The poems are from different authors, appropriate to share with readers of all ages. A terrific collection of poems by some of our favourite authors.

8. __Shout! Little Poems that Roar__ by Brod Bagert
Every poem in this collection begs to be read aloud. The poems and illustrations are bright and upbeat, with lots of opportunity for oral reading.

9. __Meow Ruff: A Story in Concrete Poetry__ by Joyce Sidman
This book is full of concrete poems, but what makes it different is that the all the concrete poems tell a story almost like a graphic novel.

10__. Dogku__ by Andrew Clements
This is a story of a dog told in haiku. An absolutley adorable dog finds a home in this great picture book.