Poetry

Esbensen, B. (2003). Swing around the sun. (C. Cheng et al. Illus.) Minneapolis:

Carolrhoda Books.

This book is a collection of poems that are inspired by the four seasons of the year. This collection was first published in 1965, and was published again in 2003 with 5 poems reflecting each season of the year. The new edition features illustrations from four different artists: Cheng-Khee Chee for spring, Janice Lee Porter for summer, Mary GrandPre for fall, and Stephen Gammell for winter. The illustrations capture the beauty and uniqueness of each season.

Genre: Poetry

Suggested Grade Level(s): K-3

Awards: NCTE award winning poet

Greenfield, E. (1972). Honey, I love and other love poems. (D and L. Dillon Illus.).

New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

This small collection of narrative poems explore the everyday pleasures of a child. The poems reflect the emotions and situations that all children can relate to: family, friendship, and self-reflection. The sketches in the book features African American children and reflect the theme and mood of each individual poem.

Genre: poetry

Suggested Grade Level(s): 3-6

Awards: none