SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Concrete Poems

by Lisa M. SIMONS
9781631436949. ea vol: illus. by Kathleen Petelinsek. 24p. (Poetry Party). ebook available. further reading. glossary. illus. index. websites. The Child's World. 2015. lib. ed. $27.07.
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Gr 3–5—These flawed poetry guides define different types of poems children will enjoy and can easily create. The books make these forms accessible to budding young poets. The prose is serviceable, though at times it strains for an enthusiastic tone. Haikus includes such a confusing, poorly written example that will quickly put off readers. The biggest drawbacks of the series are the stiff, cartoonlike illustrations.
VERDICT Uneven writing and weak art mar this series' appeal.
Reviewed by Jess deCourcy Hinds , Apr 01, 2015

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