(Yes, I did not look at the table of contents before I started reading it.) As soon as I realized that the poems were from various poets, I was on the look out to see who had contributed and which bug they would be writing about. Instead, I quickly discovered that each poem was written by a different poet. When I began to read this book, I initially expected all of the poems to be by Bennett Hopkins. The last few pages of the book has a reference section that lists each of the bugs and some general information on them. Fun facts about the featured creatures round out this sure bet for poetry fans and bug enthusiasts alike.Ī poetry book with a decided ick factor! Where was this book my first year of teaching when I had to do a unit on insects? This collection of sixteen poems featuring the work of sixteen poets including Bennett Hopkins spotlights everything from stink bugs to mosquitoes to lice and bedbugs. From "Ode to a Dead Mosquito" to "Termite Tune," this brightly illustrated, kid-friendly collection riffs on the details of the world's most infamous insects. Patrick Lewis, and Rebecca Andrew Loescher. This tribute to the delightful nastiness of bugs features sixteen poems by accomplished children's poets, including Marilyn Singer, J. Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers (March 15, 2012)ĭescription of book from publisher website:Ī collection of creepy, crawly poems by some of today's most beloved children's poets
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