Mr. Toad: And Other Poems (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781482421309)

The great poet Alexander Pope was asked by a prince to write a poem for a dog's collar. He wrote just 15 words encapsulating a royal dog's entitlement, from the dog's perspective! In this volume of more than a dozen poems, readers learn that poems don't need to be serious. Readers are introduced to lighthearted wordplay and singsong rhyme schemes that are fun to repeat over and over. With entries from Christina Rosetti and William Shakespeare, the writers included are some of the best, but the works offered are understandable and enjoyable for young readers.

Author: Tig Thomas
ISBN-10: 1482421305
ISBN-13: 9781482421309
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2014
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 7.20h x 7.60w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 106