{"product_id":"animals-in-surprising-shades-poems-about-earths-colorful-creatures-hardcover","title":"Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems about Earth's Colorful Creatures - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan Johnston Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnnie Bakst\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRosy pinks, regal blues, radiant greens\u003cbr\u003eAdorn birds, bugs, snails, slugs. \u003cbr\u003eInstead of paint on canvas, \u003cbr\u003eNature colors feathers, fur, skin, scales. \u003cbr\u003eBut if some see these creatures as\u003cbr\u003eOddball or off-the-wall, \u003cbr\u003eWhy not delight in their whimsy and wonder?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor young poets who love science and young scientists who love poetry, this thoughtful collection of poems about fascinating and colorful creatures found throughout the world invites readers to linger and wonder on every page. Learn why the Blue-footed Booby puts on a special dance or how the Picasso Bug uses its masterful chemical defense against predators. Explore simple and fun poetic forms like the tanka, haiku, and quatrain. Just be sure to take good notes! An interactive component rewards practicing poets seeking to challenge themselves further. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith gorgeous illustrations and a rainbow of colors to complement the lyrical and engaging text, this book will fit nicely on the shelves of any classroom or library where kids are interested in science, writing or the arts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnnie Bakst is an artist, illustrator and designer based in Vermont where she has found the perfect space for creating art. She has illustrated graphic novels, children's books, and murals, and has participated in several gallery shows. Annie's work has won numerous national design awards and a NYC regional SCBWI illustration award. For more about Annie visit http: \/\/www.anniebakststudio.com. \u003c\/p\u003eSusan Johnston Taylor writes for kids and adults. Her magazine articles have appeared in Dramatics, FACES, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Scout Life, and many others. A strong believer in the power of poetry, Susan co-teaches a summer poetry camp through Austin Bat Cave, an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit that offers writing programs for kids and teens. In addition to Colorful Creatures, she has written several children's books for the educational market. To learn more about Susan visit http: \/\/www.staylorwrites.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 10.21 x 10.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170892320903,"sku":"9781957655048","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/50e90a2ddd3c80964c553f761b494605.webp?v=1733351526","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/animals-in-surprising-shades-poems-about-earths-colorful-creatures-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}