A Few Books We Will Read
Where the Sidewalk Ends
The first poetry book I owned as a child was this one. When I was in third grade I memorized a poem from this book and I can still recite it today.
The New Kid on the Block
This is one of the few poetry books not by Shel Silverstein that I enjoy. It's full of silly rhyming poems that kids love.
A Light in the Attic
There are lots of poems I love from this book. We have the audio of Uncle Shelby reading his own poems that we will listen to in class.
Mr. Pat's Poetry Website
I have my own poetry website full of poems (and a few songs) that I have written for kids to enjoy. Everything inspires me! Most of the poems are silly and goofy to make you laugh or make you think about something strange and different. Some of the poems have pictures, and some do not. If you would like to draw a picture for a poem you like on the website, send it to me. All of the pictures up there are from other students, like you! I will put your picture up there too! I'll leave you with a little sample from the website here:
Poetry is calming
Why don’t you write a rhyme?
It’s a peaceful way
For you to pass the time.
Some Cool Poetry Sites Filled with Poems
http://www.shelsilverstein.com - Shel Silverstein's Website
http://www.poets.org - Database of Poems, Poets, and a Poem-A-Day
http://www.poemhunter.com - Find 1,000's of Poems and Poets in this Database
http://jackprelutsky.com - Jack Prelutsky's Website
Need help rhyming?
