Milton Public Library

Insect soup, bug poems

eng

no index present

non fiction

Insect soup

electronic resource

dictionaries

bug poems

A Parents' Guide Award-Winning Book! The winner of the Parents' Guide Award for Outstanding Children's Books, this long awaited sequel to Barry's animal bestiary is a brand new collection of wonderfully witty poems about the funniest bugs on the planet. From the praying mantis to chiggers, kids will discover that the weird and wacky bugs are the most fun. Even the dung beetle, brilliantly illustrated in a tuxedo with formal serving tray, finally gets the recognition he deserves. An index of the featured creatures rounds out the fun with descriptions of each bug and noted entomological characteristics. As First Coast Parent Magazine writes, "If you're not familiar with Barry Polisar's enchanting yet loony brand of children's poetry, try his books. There's nothing sugary about Polisar's writing. Zany and sophisticated, Polisar's poetry is a great way to show the child interested in poetry how much fun you can have writing verse. But it's also an education about the topic of his rhymes.He concludes the book with dictionary definitions of each insect. The illustrations from chiggers to cockroaches to ticks are excellent." Barry Louis Polisar is an author, songwriter, poet, and story-teller for children who also writes songs and books for adults. He performs his songs on two different Grammy Award-winning albums and sings his song "All I Want is You" in the opening credits of the Academy Award winning movie Juno. Barry's songs are featured in television shows, feature films, and dozens of TV ads throughout the world. His books and poems have been translated into other languages and his songs have been recorded and performed by singers and musicians internationally. He has written songs for Sesame Street and The Weekly Reader and starred in a television show for children that won two Emmy awards. A five time Parents' Choice Award winner, Barry is a pioneer in the world of music for children. He has recorded and shared his songs, poems, stories, and books with audiences throughout the world and has performed at The White House, The Smithsonian, and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He gives concerts and author visits in schools and performing art centers from Washington DC to Fairbanks, Alaska and was given a Special Library Recognition Award for his "ability to communicate with and excite children to read." His work has been featured on National Public Radio and written about in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Newsweek, and People Magazine. "Set in an extra-large bold font, the poems range from four lines to several stanzas and each one of them goes for thelaugh. The final page supplies some information about the species featured in the verses." - School Library Journal "This book is a must have for the child-or adult-who has a healthy respect for bugs. You and your children willenjoy this innovative and talented author/songwriter." - Book Lovers Quarterly "This sequel to Polisar's poems about animals provide a book packed with funny bugs, from the praying mantis todung beetles. Polisar's poems are lively and whimsical and David Clark's zany illustrations enhance their fun,providing a wealth of insect expressions and fun perspectives on bugs." - Midwest Book Review "Insect Soup eats, bites, floats, marches and parties from the first page to the last. Definitely a picture book that willdelight children everywhere." - Patricia Timbrook Reviews, Fountain Publishing Syndicate

juvenile

Bug poems