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justicepirate's review against another edition
3.0
I slowly read this book to my sons but it has tons of small fun poems about various objects and things in nature. There were some of the poems that I would read to them in varying voices. They especially liked when I would say them in a hardcore punk voice (with poems like "Skeleton" and such).
If you are trying to introduce your children to poetry and teach them on how to write them, this one is good!
If you are trying to introduce your children to poetry and teach them on how to write them, this one is good!
blogginboutbooks's review against another edition
4.0
In general, I find poetry too abstract and confusing to be enjoyable. I avoid it, but since I needed to read a collection of poems for two reading challenges I'm doing, I decided that a book of verse written for children would be about my speed. I was right! This collection is perfect for those who find poetry unapproachable. Although Valerie Worth's work isn't as entertaining as Dr. Seuss' or Shel Silverstein's, I still think children will enjoy them.
The beauty of this collection is that it features short, simple poems that are easy to understand and enjoy. They feature natural wonders—not only flora and fauna, but also animals, insects, weather, and even an amoeba—and everyday objects, like a front door, a pail, and a safety pin. They're sweet poems that often made me smile. Worth includes some fun wordplay as well as deeper meanings here and there. Mostly, though, the verses are brief and to-the-point, yet also whimsical and fun. It took me about 20 minutes to read this book and, shockingly, I quite enjoyed the read!
In case you're wondering, my favorite poems in this collection are the literary-themed "book," and "library" but I also particularly liked "skeletons" and "mantis."
The beauty of this collection is that it features short, simple poems that are easy to understand and enjoy. They feature natural wonders—not only flora and fauna, but also animals, insects, weather, and even an amoeba—and everyday objects, like a front door, a pail, and a safety pin. They're sweet poems that often made me smile. Worth includes some fun wordplay as well as deeper meanings here and there. Mostly, though, the verses are brief and to-the-point, yet also whimsical and fun. It took me about 20 minutes to read this book and, shockingly, I quite enjoyed the read!
In case you're wondering, my favorite poems in this collection are the literary-themed "book," and "library" but I also particularly liked "skeletons" and "mantis."
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Very simple, but pleasing poetry about everyday things.
autumnrose_noseinabook's review against another edition
4.0
This was not the exact book I read but I chose it to represent the book I didn't read which wasn't on Goodreads, and that was 'all the small poems' by Valerie Worth, which contains her 4 short poetry books (small poems, more small poems, still more small poems, small poems again).
I read this in no time at all before bed because it is very short. The poems themselves are pretty short, but even so I found some amazing treasures in this small collection. I thoroughly enjoyed it. These are poems about the simple things, and it's poetry everyone can relate to and understand.
Soap Bubble
The soap bubble's
Great soft sphere
Bends out of shape
On the air,
Leans, round again,
Rises, shivering, heavy,
A planet revolving
Hollow and clear,
Mapped with
Rainbows, streaming,
Curled: seeming
A world too splendid
To snap, dribble
And disappear.
Dandelion
Out of
Green space,
A sun:
Bright for
A day, burning
Away to
A husk, a
Cratered moon:
Burst
In a week
To dust:
Seeding
The infinite
Lawn with
It's starry
Smithereens.
I read this in no time at all before bed because it is very short. The poems themselves are pretty short, but even so I found some amazing treasures in this small collection. I thoroughly enjoyed it. These are poems about the simple things, and it's poetry everyone can relate to and understand.
Soap Bubble
The soap bubble's
Great soft sphere
Bends out of shape
On the air,
Leans, round again,
Rises, shivering, heavy,
A planet revolving
Hollow and clear,
Mapped with
Rainbows, streaming,
Curled: seeming
A world too splendid
To snap, dribble
And disappear.
Dandelion
Out of
Green space,
A sun:
Bright for
A day, burning
Away to
A husk, a
Cratered moon:
Burst
In a week
To dust:
Seeding
The infinite
Lawn with
It's starry
Smithereens.
iceangel9's review
4.0
A charming book of short poems for children and young adults. The illustrations are beautiful. A great introduction to poetry.
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