Quick Booktalk
This is a collection of poems inspired by the four elements and accompanied by original pieces of abstract art.
About the Illustrations
The cover is so appealing, and the illustrations inside have the same vibrant, inviting look. This is a beautiful book to flip through.
Story Time Possibilities
Poetry can always be added to a story time, and I wouldn't hesitate to borrow a poem or two from this book to toss into a preschool or early elementary program. It would be a bit much to read the whole book in one go, but it could be an ongoing read-aloud during a weekly class visit, or the focus of a poetry month display or activity. I am thinking about using it in our homeschool as our daily poetry read-aloud for the summer.
Readers Advisory
The poems in this collection really demonstrate how to effectively write poetry that does not rhyme, and how to use figures of speech well. Each of these poems is beautifully written, with a calming, gentle, and contemplative tone, and yet wholly accessible to readers who might not be that comfortable with poetry.
Disclosure
I received a review copy of Marshmallow Clouds from Candlewick Press in exchange for an honest review.
