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A collection of poetic and illustrative works about animals and nature.

From Acorn to Weasel: a gorgeous, hand-illustrated, large-format poetry book celebrating the magic and wonder of the natural world. All over the country, there are words disappearing from children's lives. Words like Dandelion, Otter, Bramble, Acorn and Lark represent the natural world of childhood, a rich landscape of discovery and imagination that is fading from children's minds. The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood....

"Amid the snow-covered woods, a young woman takes in the silent, overwhelming beauty of the natural world around her, all the while knowing that she has miles yet to travel on that dark, frosty night"--Jacket flap.

"... celebrate's nature's colors, climates, and seasons"--Jacket.

"Introduces basic poetry forms and terms through the use of original nature-themed poems"--

With colorful illustrations and informative text, children will learn how to read, write and recite a variety of poems about nature.

Poems and factual information about some of the creatures that live on Planet Earth.

A collection of nature poems that celebrate the beauty and fragility of the earth, by poets representing various cultures and times.

"[This] title introduces readers to cinquain poems. Fun themed chapters help inspire budding poets to write their own cinquain poems about nature, food, sports, and more. Example poems in each chapter serve as guides to spark creativity. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Publisher's website.