Handsprings
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 48
Published: 2006
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"Handsprings" by Douglas Florian is a delightful collection of poems that captures the whimsical and playful aspects of childhood. Through vibrant illustrations and clever wordplay, Florian invites readers to explore themes of movement, nature, and the joy of discovery. Each poem celebrates the simple pleasures of life, from jumping rope to climbing trees, all while encouraging young readers to embrace their imagination. With a rhythmic flow and engaging imagery, "Handsprings" is perfect for children and adults alike, sparking laughter and inspiring the spirit of playfulness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-10 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Greenwillow Books .
DOUGLAS FLORIAN is the creator of many acclaimed picture books, including mammalabilia, insectlopedia, and beast feast.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Cybils Award - Poetry
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.