Ghastlies, Goops, and Pincushions by X. J. Kennedy November 20, 2009
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Do you want to know why the dinosaurs disappeared? If you do, this book is for you. In the poem, “Why Dinosaurs Disappeared,” the author tells a funny version of why the dinosaurs disappeared. It is a very funny poem. To hear it, click on the podcast by third graders E.D., John, and Zach.
~Zach, Third Grader~
Opening Days by Lee Bennett Hopkins November 20, 2009
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Do you like sports? Well, if you do … this book is for you! It has good easy-to-read poems. The author is named Lee Bennett Hopkins. He’s an awesome author. I read the “About the Author” page, and it sounds like he’s a good guy. I liked this book because it didn’t bore me, and it’s about my favorite things. SPORTS!
~Alex, Third Grader~
To hear the poem “Tomorrow” from this book, listen to the podcast by Alex.
“Magic Carpet” by Shel Silverstein October 27, 2009
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This poem “Magic Carpet” is by Shel Silverstein. “Magic Carpet” is in the book The Light in the Attic. To hear the poem, listen to the podcast by fifth grader Emma.
Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony by Shel Silverstein April 28, 2009
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This poem is found in the book A Light in the Attic. It is about a girl named Abigail who wants a pony. But her parents won’t get it for her. She says if she doesn’t get the gray and white pony, she’ll die. Well, if you want to know if Abigail dies, you’ll just need to read the poem. 
This poem is good to read to your parents if they won’t get you something you want. I like this poem because it’s funny.
Click on this link to read the poem little-abigail-and-the-beautiful-pony
Whose Eyes Are These? by Elizabeth Burman Patterson January 23, 2009
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Do you like animal books? Well, if you do, this book is for you! It has cute pictures of animal faces, and it could be a fun guessing game for the whole family! When you open the book, animal eyes will pop out at you. Each poem gives you information about the mystery animal that you have to guess. We think that you should read the poem and try to guess the animal without looking at the picture. If you need help, look at the picture and if you still don’t know what the animal is, then turn the book upside down and you will see the answer. On the last page there is a surprise, so make sure you read the whole book.
~Elyse, Hannah, Olivia, Giana, Gabi, Mackenzie, Third Graders~
Got Geography and Spectacular Science - Two books with poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins January 23, 2009
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Do you like reading poetry? Do you want to learn about geography and science? If you do, then these books are for you. Lee Bennett Hopkins collected poems about geography and science to make these two great books. If you want to learn more about maps, globes, ships, nature and different places around the world, Got Geography is for you. If you want to learn more about science, microscopes, magnets, and stars, Spectacular Science is for you. Both books have great illustrations and great information. Some poems rhyme and some do not. All of the poems are fun to read.
~Peyton, Shruti, Marissa, Sophia, Third Graders~
Please Bury Me in the Library by Patrick Lewis January 23, 2009
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Do you like reading and poetry? Then this book is the book for you! It is called Please Bury Me in the Library and has 16 poems all about books and reading. Our opinion is that the book has funny illustrations to look at and a good mix of short and long poems. The author has a really good imagination and very good expression. Our favorite poem is “Eating Alphabet Soup.” Check out this book today and tell us about your favorite poem!
~Alison, Julie, Julia, Rachel, Chloey, Third Graders~
To learn more about this poet, visit his website: http://www.jpatricklewis.com/scenes.shtml
Almost Late to School by Carol Diggory Shields January 23, 2009
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Do you like funny poems? Then you should read the poems in Almost Late for School ! All the poems are about school. It has the funny poem “Gotta Go” which will “flush you down” in laughter. It also has the poem “Oral Report” that is realistic and is something that can really happen to you. The snake-shaped poem “Show and Share” will curve until it makes you dizzy! Check out this book or you will be bored forever!
~Ben, Connor, Mikey M., Third Graders~
Sports, Sports, Sports by Lee Bennett Hopkins January 23, 2009
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If you like sports and poems, then read this book. It has got a ton of different sports in it including soccer, swimming, and many more. This book is easy to read. The poems are short with simple words. Most of the poems rhyme. The illustrations are bright and colorful. This is a good book to read to little kids. If you don’t show the pictures and the titles while reading it, you could have the kids guess what sport the poem is about. Sports are a very fun topic to read about. If you don’t like sports, this book is not for you.
~Jared, Mikey H., Chuckie, & Mark, Third Graders~