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Champion chompers, super stinkers and other poems by extraordinary animals / written by Linda Ashman ; illustrated by Aparna Varma.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781525303500
  • 1525303503
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Eat my dust -- Catch me if you can -- Blurred bird -- Slowpoke -- Frequent flyer -- Who turned off the lights? -- Aerie architect -- Toothy tools -- Marine Michelangelo -- Lap happy -- I warned you! -- Champion chomper -- Super stinkers -- Speed eater -- One of a kind -- Practically perfect -- All I need in one trunk -- Hey, small fry! -- The simple life -- Protecting endangered animals -- About measurements and make poems.
Summary: "Step right up, animal lovers! It's your turn to judge in this poetic competition of superlative animal abilities. Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through deftly crafted persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities, from the biggest (blue whale) to the smallest (shrew), with all the favorite creatures (speedy cheetahs, long-necked giraffes) plus some less common animals with equally amazing abilities (long-lived tortoises, deep-dwelling snailfish and more). Each playful persona poem is told from the point of view of a different animal and invites readers to guess who's the fastest flyer, strongest biter, best artist -- even the smelliest! The entertaining, spirited poems are followed by a page turn that shows readers if their guess was correct and offers non-fiction information about each critter. At the end of the book, readers are invited to pick their favorite creature -- but with poems this charming, and bright illustrations full of personality, it will be hard to choose. This winning combination of animal science and poetry is a perfect pick for even the youngest animal lovers."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 591.5 A827 Available 33111011078850
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 591.5 A827 Checked out 05/13/2024 33111011317456
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Who's tops in the animal world? Readers get to find out, as they play a guessing game that uses delightful persona poems to introduce 19 animals who are the best in some way. Each poem offers hints about the identity of an animal and what makes it so amazing. Included are popular categories, such as Biggest Animal Ever (blue whale) and Fastest Short-Distance Runner (cheetah), as well as more unexpected ones, such as Best Engineer (North American beaver) and Longest Tongue (giant anteater). Poems full of personality combined with intriguing science - what a lively and fun way to learn! Linda Ashman's original approach to the ever-popular topic of animal characteristics makes for an appealing crossover makes for an appealing and informative book that ... that animal lovers of all ages can enjoy. A full right-side page is dedicated to each charming persona poem - a poem written from the animal's perspective about itself - along with an illustration by Aparna Varma showing just a peek at part of the animal. Turn the page and, on the left side, discover the mystery animal, what category it's won, some interesting facts, including how the animal's standout characteristic was measured, and a full illustration. With its introductions to both animals and persona poems, this is that rare book that works equally well for language arts and life science lessons, and as an engaging read-aloud. The content is supported by a glossary, an explanation of persona poems with an activity and more information about animal science and endangered animals.

Includes poems and factual information about animals, structured in a guessing game format.

Includes bibliographical references (page 47).

"Step right up, animal lovers! It's your turn to judge in this poetic competition of superlative animal abilities. Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through deftly crafted persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities, from the biggest (blue whale) to the smallest (shrew), with all the favorite creatures (speedy cheetahs, long-necked giraffes) plus some less common animals with equally amazing abilities (long-lived tortoises, deep-dwelling snailfish and more). Each playful persona poem is told from the point of view of a different animal and invites readers to guess who's the fastest flyer, strongest biter, best artist -- even the smelliest! The entertaining, spirited poems are followed by a page turn that shows readers if their guess was correct and offers non-fiction information about each critter. At the end of the book, readers are invited to pick their favorite creature -- but with poems this charming, and bright illustrations full of personality, it will be hard to choose. This winning combination of animal science and poetry is a perfect pick for even the youngest animal lovers."-- Provided by publisher.

Eat my dust -- Catch me if you can -- Blurred bird -- Slowpoke -- Frequent flyer -- Who turned off the lights? -- Aerie architect -- Toothy tools -- Marine Michelangelo -- Lap happy -- I warned you! -- Champion chomper -- Super stinkers -- Speed eater -- One of a kind -- Practically perfect -- All I need in one trunk -- Hey, small fry! -- The simple life -- Protecting endangered animals -- About measurements and make poems.

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