Leap Into Poetry - Hardcover

Harley, Avis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 156397438X ISBN 13: 9781563974380

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press, 2001

Synopsis

Poet Avis Harley continues her winning combination of poetic forms and bright illustrations in a handsome new collection. For anyone who delights in playing with words, Leap Into Poetry celebrates the world of tiny creatures in this clever array of original poetry. Each letter of the alphabet introduces an insect or a spider along with its corresponding poetry form--from ants to zebra butterflies, from alliteration to zéjel. Fledgling poets of all ages will be inspired to try their wings and discover new pleasures in language structure. Brief, intriguing facts about each creature are listed in the back.

About this title

From the Publisher:

LEAP INTO POETRY is for anyone who delights in playing with words. Avis Harley celebrates the world of tiny creatures in this fresh collection of original poetry. Each letter of the alphabet introduces an insect or a spider along with its corresponding poetic form -- from ants to zebra butterflies. Fledgling poets of all ages will be inspired to try their wings and discover new pleasures in language structure. Readers are encouraged to interact with the ideas and enjoy the fun of exploring different forms. Brief, intriguing facts about each creature are listed at the back. Ms. Harley's lively, colorful illustrations complement the rich content of her poetry.

About the Author:

Avis Harley is the author of Fly With Poetry. She teaches poetry at the University of British Columbia and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 156397438X
• ISBN 13: 9781563974380
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48