A Pocketful of Poems (Paperback)

from nbabyak

I immediately noticed the gorgeous artwork, consisting of creative use of textured paper, materials such as denim and felt, clay, tin, plastics, etc. It creates something that is both tangible and surreal at the same time. Visually awesome to look at. The characters in the book are an African fam...

from lizzydelg

Summary:This book is a book about different haiku poems but made into a story. The little girl Tiara makes haiku poems about things she sees throughout the day. Personal Reaction: This is a good book because it easily explains how haikus work and how all poems aren't just about rhyming and that t...

from kailee.gibbs

A Pocketful of Poems by Nikki Grimes, Javaka Steptoe (Illustrator) This is a book of poems that the girl named Tina writes. Tina uses only one work to base her poems off of. This is a very creative and interesting book. It is a great way to have students use their imagination. The teacher could h...

from ktran4

I enjoyed this book of poems for a few reasons. One reason is because the illustrator uses mixed media like straws, felt, wire, and other found materials. I believe the illustrator does this to represent the unique culture of Harlem. I also enjoy that the author tells the story in chronological o...

from Sluper1

This poetry book is a playful and thoroughly successful pairing of words and pictures. Most double-page spreads offer two poems, one in free verse, one in haiku, set on bright collages of cut paper and found objects. Graceful, rhythmic, and accessible, the poems depict sensory impressions and pre...