Dear Wandering Wildebeest And Other Poems From The Waterhole
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 32
Published: 2017
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"Dear Wandering Wildebeest and Other Poems From The Waterhole" by Irene Latham is a collection of whimsical and insightful poems inspired by the African savanna and its vibrant wildlife. Through the lens of a waterhole, Latham captures the beauty and challenges of nature, exploring themes of connection, survival, and the wonders of animal life. Each poem invites readers to observe the interactions among the creatures visiting the waterhole, showcasing a rich tapestry of life. With a blend of humor and poignancy, Latham's verses evoke the magic of the wilderness, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the natural world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Lerner Publishing Group .
Irene Latham is the award-winning author of two novels for children, Leaving Gee's Bend and Don't Feed the Boy . Her first poetry picture book, Dear Wandering Wildebeest , won a Nerdy Book Award for Poetry and was named an NCTE 2015 Notable Poetry book, among other honors. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama. Visit irenelatham. com. Mique Moriuchi is the illustrator of over 21 picture books. She has also illustrated greeting cards, book covers, magazines and packaging. She lives in England. Visit miquemoriuchi. com.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Poetry
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Moonbeam Children's Book 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.