I am putting together a series of reflection posts, looking back at the books I read that were published in the past year. Many of my Poetry Friday posts this year have highlighted new books.
Favorites are always tough, but You Nest Here with Me (2015) by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple and illustrated by Melissa Sweet. hit me in the heart-strings immediately. I've already given it as a gift to multiple friends with young children, as I think it is both a sweet message and a great invitation to learn and think about birds. Read the full review here.
Favorite Poetry Book of 2015
Favorites are always tough, but You Nest Here with Me (2015) by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple and illustrated by Melissa Sweet. hit me in the heart-strings immediately. I've already given it as a gift to multiple friends with young children, as I think it is both a sweet message and a great invitation to learn and think about birds. Read the full review here.
Other Great Poetry Books Published in 2015
- Poems in the Attic (2015) by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon. Read the full review here.
- Flutter & Hum: animal poems / Aleteo y Zumbido: poemas de animales (2015) by Julie Paschkis. Read the full review here.
- Salsa: un poema para cocinar / a cooking poem (2015) by Jorge Argueta and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh. Read the full review here.
- Orangutanka: a story in poems (2015) by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Renée Kurilla. Read the full review here.
- Won Ton and Chopstick: a cat and dog tale told in haiku (2015) by Lee Wardlaw and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin. Read the full review here.
I'm hoping to get to the Concord Museum in Concord, MA for the Family Trees exhibit. One of the trees is a decorative representation of You Nest Here With Me.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen You Nest Here with Me yet. It looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou listed some of MY favorites, too!
ReplyDeleteHonored to make your list. Purring!
ReplyDeleteThank you for including Orangutanka!
ReplyDeleteTwo of my favorites: Lee Wardlaw and Nikki Grimes! All of these poetry books are terrific!
ReplyDeleteExcited to be on your list!
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