Old Elm Speaks


Book Description

A collection of short, simple poems which present images relating to trees in various circumstances and throughout the seasons.




The Great Frog Race


Book Description

A collection of poems about frogs and dragonflies, wind and rain, a visit to the tree farm, the garden hose, and other familiar parts of indoor and outdoor life.




Little Dog Poems


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From cold-nose wake-up to bedtime with a Little Dog-shaped lump under the covers, a day that a little girl spends with her Little Dog is recounted in thirty short, playful poems and enchanting watercolor illustrations. Little Dog protects the little girl from vacuum cleaners and beetles, chases cats, digs up flowers, and waits hopefully as kitchen preparations take place and as popcorn is eaten. The little girl, who loves Little Dog enough to "bake / birthday cookies with / liver powder," retrieves tennis balls, brings home a present from the pet store, and observes how little a wet Little Dog becomes at bath time. A perfect introduction to the pleasures of poetry, this beguiling volume belongs on every young dog lover's bookshelf.




Little Dog and Duncan


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Poems describe two dogs of different sizes that are alike in many ways.




Toasting Marshmallows


Book Description

A collection of poems about camping.




It's Our Garden


Book Description

“This fun and inspiring season-by-season description of a school gardening project could encourage others to repeat this extraordinary experience.” — School Library Journal Want to grow what you eat and eat what you grow? Visit this lively, flourishing school-and-community garden and be inspired to cultivate your own. Part celebration, part simple how-to, this close-up look at a vibrant garden and its enthusiastic gardeners is blooming with photos that will have readers ready to roll up their sleeves and dig in.




Least Things


Book Description

Haiku poetry describes small animals found in nature, such as snails, butterflies, squirrels, and tree frogs.




Old ELM Speaks


Book Description

A collection of short, simple poems which present images relating to trees in various circumstances and throughout the seasons.




Fold Me a Poem


Book Description

A collection of poems about origami animals.