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Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole
Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole
Reviewed by: Cathy Potter - Falmouth Elementary School, Falmouth, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: November 11, 2014
Review
Young Readers will enjoy learning about animals from the African grasslands in this nonfiction poetry picture book. Each two-page spread features a free verse poem about a different animal and is accompanied by an expository paragraph. Latham uses a lyrical style to describe various animals including meerkats, black mambas and giraffes in these carefully crafted poems. High interest facts are included in the informational paragraphs and may motivate readers to read more about the animals. The whimsical illustrations will appeal to children. Back matter includes a glossary and a list of books and websites for further reading.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Latham, Irene
Illustrator: Wadham, Anna
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Millbrook Press/Lerner
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3
Binding Type: library binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9781467712323
Price: 17.95