Poem-Mobiles: Crazy Car Poems
by J. Patrick Lewis and Douglas Florian
illustrated by Jeremy Holmes
Schwartz & Wade, 2014
As I noted last Wednesday, J. Patrick Lewis' anthology title says it all: "Everything is a Poem." Last Thursday, we looked at science in poetry, Monday we looked at nature in poetry. Tuesday, the focus was on history in poetry, yesterday we took a look at biography in poetry. Today, let's have fun with imagination in poetry.
The subtitle of this book says it all: "Crazy Car Poems."
If that didn't get your attention, check out the co-authors -- J. Patrick Lewis and Douglas Florian. Now you KNOW you're in for some fun, right?
If you're still not sure, here's a bit from the introduction poem, "Introduction:"
"...But someday our fantastic cars
Might look like cool dark chocolate bars,
Banana splits, hot dogs or fish --
Or any kind of ride you wish..."
This book is all kinds of imaginative fun. The plays on words are groan-worthy, and the illustrations are a blast.
Poem-Mobiles was reviewed by Jama at Jama's Alphabet Soup (check out the picture of the Teddy-Go-Cars -- doesn't that make you want to use up some of the leftover Halloween candy making Snickermobiles?)
Becky has the Poetry Friday roundup this week at Tapestry of Words.
I love this poetry book, Mary. It's a winning combination.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Mary Lee, and Jama, and everyone! Three cheers for imagination.
ReplyDeleteMy boys would have loved this book when they were little, Mary Lee--they'd probably love it now, as a matter of fact! Thank you so much for sharing this today!
ReplyDeleteCatching up on a week's worth of your posts, Mary Lee. You're highlighting some wonderful poetry books for 2014 and I think it's great that you're using NF as your framework. Thanks for expanding my horizons!
ReplyDeleteI love me some plays on words! Groaners and all!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the book yet, but it looks good...I'm eager to get hold of a copy!
ReplyDeleteMe too - haven't seen in person yet, but looking forward to enjoying, as Diane says, "groaners and all."
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