For Poetry Friday -- "Sea stars: saltwater poems" by Avis Harley
with photographs by Margaret Butschler.
Harley's verses range from
thoughtful and cautionary -- "Do not
pollute/this pristine sea:/an anemone's enemies/are you and me" -- to playful as a crab shares: "A
toe-pinching scrimmage/has damaged my image..."). Poems in a variety of forms: haiku, rhyming couplets, acrostic and more
explore and celebrate the world beneath the waves and along the tidal
shore.
Butschler's photos are engaging
and are a lovely reflection of the words. A delicate moon jellyfish, two starfish
struggling with one another, an otter dining on a crab, fish, and whales are
highlighted in words and pictures.
Author's notes at the back
provide biological facts about each animal.
3 comments:
It looks like a lovely book that I wouldn't have found had you not shared it. Thank you!
It sounds delightful -- thanks!
This book looks like a lot of fun for kids (and their parents and teachers)! Thanks for sharing.
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