1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Florian, Douglas. 2000. MAMMALABILIA. New York: Harcourt Inc. ISBN 9780152021672
2. BOOK REVIEW
This book of poetry contains 21 short poems about mammals. All of the titles of the poems begin with the word "The" and the name of the animal. There are many animals in this book that children will be familiar with such as a fox and a zebra. This book also includes animals that will most likely be new to children, and therefore expand their vocabulary and knowledge of animals. Examples of these include a lynx, ibex, and tapir.
The poems in this book are appealing to both children and adults. The tone of the poems is lighthearted and humorous throughout the book. All of the poems rhyme. The rhymes are natural and creative, such as in the phrase, "it's stilla gorilla", from the poem titled "The Gorilla." The poems have a natural rhythm and flow nicely as they are read aloud. There are clever, unique, and imaginative ideas in both Florian's poems and illustrations. One example of this creativity is in the poem titled "The Camel", in which the poem is written going up and down mimicking a camels humps. The illustrations add to the humor and appeal of the book. An example of this is in the poem titled "The Rhebok", where the Rhebok is depicted wearing Reebok tennis shoes. In some of the poems, the elements of alliteration, consonance, or assonance can be found. There is a table of contents in the front of the book, listing the title of each poem and the page where it can be found.
3. SELECTED POEM
The poem I selected from this book is titled "The Porcupine." I chose this poem because it is an excellent example of Florian's unique ideas, sense of humor, and creativity. In this particular poem, the words are written in a vertical half-circle, which looks like a porcupine's quills. This poem could be used to help students learn about mammals. After the poem has been read aloud to the class, the students could write their own short poems about mammals, including facts that they have learned from Florian's book or other discussions about mammals.
THE PORCUPINE
The porcupine
Can climb up pine.
On bark and leaves
It loves to dine.
The porcupine
Has porcupins
That sprout out from
Its porcuskin,
And if you touch one,
You'll complain:
The porcupine's
A porcupin.
Florian, Douglas. 2000. MAMMALABILIA. New York: Harcourt Inc. ISBN 9780152021672
2. BOOK REVIEW
This book of poetry contains 21 short poems about mammals. All of the titles of the poems begin with the word "The" and the name of the animal. There are many animals in this book that children will be familiar with such as a fox and a zebra. This book also includes animals that will most likely be new to children, and therefore expand their vocabulary and knowledge of animals. Examples of these include a lynx, ibex, and tapir.
The poems in this book are appealing to both children and adults. The tone of the poems is lighthearted and humorous throughout the book. All of the poems rhyme. The rhymes are natural and creative, such as in the phrase, "it's stilla gorilla", from the poem titled "The Gorilla." The poems have a natural rhythm and flow nicely as they are read aloud. There are clever, unique, and imaginative ideas in both Florian's poems and illustrations. One example of this creativity is in the poem titled "The Camel", in which the poem is written going up and down mimicking a camels humps. The illustrations add to the humor and appeal of the book. An example of this is in the poem titled "The Rhebok", where the Rhebok is depicted wearing Reebok tennis shoes. In some of the poems, the elements of alliteration, consonance, or assonance can be found. There is a table of contents in the front of the book, listing the title of each poem and the page where it can be found.
3. SELECTED POEM
The poem I selected from this book is titled "The Porcupine." I chose this poem because it is an excellent example of Florian's unique ideas, sense of humor, and creativity. In this particular poem, the words are written in a vertical half-circle, which looks like a porcupine's quills. This poem could be used to help students learn about mammals. After the poem has been read aloud to the class, the students could write their own short poems about mammals, including facts that they have learned from Florian's book or other discussions about mammals.
THE PORCUPINE
The porcupine
Can climb up pine.
On bark and leaves
It loves to dine.
The porcupine
Has porcupins
That sprout out from
Its porcuskin,
And if you touch one,
You'll complain:
The porcupine's
A porcupin.
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