Poetry

Cullinan, Bernice E. (Ed.). (1996). A jar of tiny stars: poems by NCTE award-winning poets. (A. MacLeod, Illus. & M. Nadel, portraits). Pennsylvannia: Wordsong.

Summary:
Bernice Cullinan collected poetry from NCTE award winning poets and has created a collection with simple black and white sketches by Andi MacLeod. Poems are organized by poet and each section begins with a simple black and white portrait of the poet and a quote. Most poems focus on topics that will engage children. The book also includes short biographies and bibliographies for each poet and an index.

Genre: Poetry
Format: Picture Book
Suggested Grade Level(s): 3rd – 6th
Awards:
NCTE's Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children (Various Years)
David McCord – 1977
Aileen Fisher – 1978
Karla Kuskin – 1979
Myra Cohn Livingston – 1980
Eve Merriam – 1981
John Ciardi – 1982
Lilian Moore – 1985
Arnold Adoff – 1988
Valerie Worth – 1991
Barbara Esbensen – 1994

Gottfried, Maya. (2005). Good dog. (R. Zakanitch, Illus.). New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Summary:
Maya Gottfried presents sixteen poems about man’s best friend – dogs. Each poem describes a certain type of dog including a Corgi, a Bulldog, and even a mutt. All sixteen poems are accompanied by a simple oil painting of the breed represented plus simple pencil drawings created by Robert Rahway Zakanitch.

Genre: Poetry
Format: Picture Book
Suggested Grade Level(s): K-3rd
Awards:
2006-2007 Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominee