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Roaring Brook Press, 2016-01-03

When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons

When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons

Julie Fogliano, Author

Julie Morstad, Illustrator

Hardcover

9781596438521

$19.99 USD
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Seasons change from winter to fall in this book of poetry from the author of And Then It's Spring and If You Want to See A Whale, and charmingly illustrated by Julie Morstad.
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Fogliano invites readers to savor sensory details of each season, like hot sand or November rain “practice for snow.” Rhythmic, dated poems encourage reflection and read-aloud sharing, making it a perfect addition for parents and teachers curating poetic, observation-rich texts for early readers.

Keywords and Themes: Artistry • Attentiveness • Beauty • Concepts • Creativity • Curiosity • Date & Time • Earth Sciences - Weather • General • Imagination • Joy • Juvenile Nonfiction • Metaphor • Perspective • Poetry • Science & Nature • Seasons • Wonder

Readability • 4.1

Age Range • 6-10

Pages • 56

Subjects • Seasons • Children's poetry • American • American poetry

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather • Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Date & Time • Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Seasons

december 29
and i woke to a morning
that was quiet and white
the first snow
(just like magic) came on tip toes
overnight

Flowers blooming in sheets of snow make way for happy frogs dancing in the rain. Summer swims move over for autumn sweaters until the snow comes back again. In Julie Fogliano's skilled hand and illustrated by Julie Morstad's charming pictures, the seasons come to life in this gorgeous and comprehensive book of poetry.

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