Overview
This collection of laugh-out-loud poems explores the daily life of insect students and staff at Crawly School for Bugs. Welcome to Crawly School for Bugs! Termites, stink bugs, gnats, and every insect in between attend this buzzy school where crickets take classes like ""How to Be Annoying in 4 Easy Steps."" Some students struggle with the temptation to eat fellow classmates, while others deal with a mosquito nurse who always wants to draw blood, or attempt to make friends despite their own microscopic size. With funny illustrations by Julie Bayless, these humorous poems by award-winning author David L. Harrison are perfect for poetry fans and bug enthusiasts alike.
Full Product Details
Author: D Harrison
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Imprint: Wordsong
Dimensions:
Width: 26.30cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 21.70cm
Weight: 0.410kg
ISBN: 9781629792040
ISBN 10: 1629792047
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 20 March 2018
Recommended Age: From 5 to 9 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Twenty lighthearted poems imagine the goings-on at insect school. Graceful and humorous, these short poems allude to typical behaviors. With deftly constructed rhyme and rhythm patterns, lively language, and alliteration, his poems have immediate appeal. They're splendidly matched by whimsical cartoons that reward a second look. A cheerful way to make a connection with the natural world. - Kirkus Reviews Writing in rhyme, Harrison imagines a day at a school for insects...Using both traditional and digital media, Bayless offers comedic scenes of anthropomorphic insects decked out in clothes with room for all of their arms. Readers' school days will look downright dull by comparison. -Publishers Weekly Peppy color illustrations and amusing verse combine in this entertaining collection. The lively rhymes nicely complement the delightful, animated multimedia art... with witty, scrutiny-inviting details. (K)ids... will...enjoy the references and humor. - Booklist
Twenty lighthearted poems imagine the goings-on at insect school. Graceful and humorous, these short poems allude to typical behaviors. With deftly constructed rhyme and rhythm patterns, lively language, and alliteration, his poems have immediate appeal. They're splendidly matched by whimsical cartoons that reward a second look. A cheerful way to make a connection with the natural world. - Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
David L. Harrison is the author of Bugs- Poems about Creeping Things and Pirates, both NCTE Notable Poetry Books, as well as many other award-winning picture books, poetry books, and nonfiction books for children. He lives in Springfield, Missouri. Visit davidlharrison.com. Julie Bayless is the author and illustrator of Roar! She graduated from San Jose State University with a BFA in Animation/Illustration and is a member of the Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Hayward, California. Visit juliebayless.com.
