The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry
No. of pages 176
Published: 2008
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"The Bill Martin Jr. Big Book of Poetry," illustrated by Steven Kellogg, is a vibrant collection that brings together over 100 poems, celebrating the wonder and joy of language. Through playful rhythms and imaginative themes, the collection showcases works by beloved poets, including Martin himself. Kellogg's delightful illustrations complement the poems, inviting young readers to engage with the text visually and emotionally. The book encourages children to explore the magic of words, fostering a love for poetry and storytelling that resonates with their creativity and curiosity. It's an inspiring resource for both reading aloud and personal exploration. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 176 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2008 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing .
Steven Kellogg is the award winning author and illustrator of over 100 children's books. One of the most popular author illustrator's working in the USA. He has won several awards in America, including ones for humour and his distiguished contribution to children's literature. He lives with Helen and Sylvia (Sylvia's a cocker spaniel) in Connecticut in the USA John Archambault is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who worked with Bill Martin Jr on several projects. He lives in Idyllwild, California. Michael Sampson is a New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two books for young children, including Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 and The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry . He and Bill Martin Jr wrote many popular books together, including Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? Michael Sampson lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. Eric Carle divides his time between the Florida Keys and the hills of North Carolina.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Beehive Award - Poetry
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Beehive 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.