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missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
Are you a fan of poetree? A lover of all things green and leafy? Ever want to know more about a Baobab or an oak? Or tree roots and seeds? Look no further than Poetrees (2010) written and illustrated by Douglas Florian.
Poetrees is filled with quick, witty poems to entertain, inform, and amuse. Combined with original illustrations done with what looks like water colors and maybe some pastels. The book is clever and a lot of fun right down to its unique vertical orientation to give the trees shown their maximum height.
Poetrees is a delightful book for aspiring poets, botanists, and anyone looking for a little fun. The back of the book even has a glossatree with information about all of the trees featured in the book.
Exclusive Bonus Content: I couldn't figure out how to file this so it's cross posted in with non-fiction and picture books. Madness!
(I acquired a copy of this book from Simon and Schuster's Fall 2010 preview which I was lucky enough to attend.)
Poetrees is filled with quick, witty poems to entertain, inform, and amuse. Combined with original illustrations done with what looks like water colors and maybe some pastels. The book is clever and a lot of fun right down to its unique vertical orientation to give the trees shown their maximum height.
Poetrees is a delightful book for aspiring poets, botanists, and anyone looking for a little fun. The back of the book even has a glossatree with information about all of the trees featured in the book.
Exclusive Bonus Content: I couldn't figure out how to file this so it's cross posted in with non-fiction and picture books. Madness!
(I acquired a copy of this book from Simon and Schuster's Fall 2010 preview which I was lucky enough to attend.)
trgrant2310's review against another edition
4.0
Summary: This is a really cute book of fun poems that include some information about different types of trees and some of their parts. There is a total of eighteen poems in this book, and each one is unique just like different trees are. At the end of the book there is a glossary, entitled a “glossatree”, to provide useful facts about the trees. Some of the trees covered in this book are the sequoia, oak, and coconut palm.
Evaluation: I really love that this book is read vertically! The vertical reading, colorful pictures, and fun rhyming words are sure to keep children engaged. The poem that really jumped out to me in this book is titled Paper Birch. Those trees were always my favorite growing up, and it made me smile to see one in this book of tree poems. Maybe students in my classroom will also find a poem that is most meaningful to them from this book as well. While doing further research on this book, I found out that Douglas Florian used paper bags to paint his illustrations on.
Teaching Idea: This would be a great book to use during a poetry lesson while also learning about trees. Students could break into partners or groups of three to learn more about one of the trees in this book. After they have done some research and gathered their information, they could write their own poem about that tree. They can choose to do this still in small groups or on their own if preferred. This will allow for differentiation if some students prefer to work on their own. Then, students could design their own horizontal page with the poem and illustration. We could create our own classroom book that each student could take a turn bringing it home to share with their family.
Evaluation: I really love that this book is read vertically! The vertical reading, colorful pictures, and fun rhyming words are sure to keep children engaged. The poem that really jumped out to me in this book is titled Paper Birch. Those trees were always my favorite growing up, and it made me smile to see one in this book of tree poems. Maybe students in my classroom will also find a poem that is most meaningful to them from this book as well. While doing further research on this book, I found out that Douglas Florian used paper bags to paint his illustrations on.
Teaching Idea: This would be a great book to use during a poetry lesson while also learning about trees. Students could break into partners or groups of three to learn more about one of the trees in this book. After they have done some research and gathered their information, they could write their own poem about that tree. They can choose to do this still in small groups or on their own if preferred. This will allow for differentiation if some students prefer to work on their own. Then, students could design their own horizontal page with the poem and illustration. We could create our own classroom book that each student could take a turn bringing it home to share with their family.
jshettel's review against another edition
4.0
Another Florian classic, this one with little tidbits about trees. I loved the illustrations painted on brown paper bags.
kcampise's review against another edition
5.0
1. Genre- Poetry
2. Awards- None
3. Grade Level- K-2
4. This is an amazing book that I can use on a science lesson about trees. It has a poem about a seed, the roots, leaves, and back, and many different kinds of trees. The poems are short and the pictures are interesting so it would keep students' attention, while giving an excellent description of the different parts of a tree and the different kinds of trees. For an activity, I can print an oversized map of the world and together as a class, we can decide where the trees talked about in the poems originate from. We can put little pictures of all the trees where they belong on the map. This will give students a better idea of the different climates that generate different trees.
2. Awards- None
3. Grade Level- K-2
4. This is an amazing book that I can use on a science lesson about trees. It has a poem about a seed, the roots, leaves, and back, and many different kinds of trees. The poems are short and the pictures are interesting so it would keep students' attention, while giving an excellent description of the different parts of a tree and the different kinds of trees. For an activity, I can print an oversized map of the world and together as a class, we can decide where the trees talked about in the poems originate from. We can put little pictures of all the trees where they belong on the map. This will give students a better idea of the different climates that generate different trees.
tashrow's review
5.0
Florian has turned his poetic talents to trees in this newest collection. His poems move from the parts of a tree like bark and roots to specific types of trees. He includes oaks, baobab, Japanese cedar, yews and many more. In each, he celebrates what makes them unique and special. He merges puns with poetry, offering a funny twist or humorous phrase. Florian evokes the essence of trees with ease here. His forest is one that is definitely worth wandering in.
Florian has also done the art work in this book. Done with a variety of media on paper bags, they evoke a roughness, a bark and a natural feel that perfect mesh with the poems. I particularly appreciate that you can see the folds and creases in the bags. They make you want to run your fingers across the page, only to find them glossy smooth.
Ideal for Earth Day or Arbor Day, this is a beautiful way to spend time with the trees around us. Appropriate for ages 5-10.
Florian has also done the art work in this book. Done with a variety of media on paper bags, they evoke a roughness, a bark and a natural feel that perfect mesh with the poems. I particularly appreciate that you can see the folds and creases in the bags. They make you want to run your fingers across the page, only to find them glossy smooth.
Ideal for Earth Day or Arbor Day, this is a beautiful way to spend time with the trees around us. Appropriate for ages 5-10.
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