This poetry collection can be a fun, alternative way of learning while building vocabulary and literary understanding. A good addition to a classroom library for elementary students.
While some poems and entries are more successful than others, this inclusive, thought-provoking anthology offers a number of entry points for exploring concepts and issues related to identity, social justice, and making a difference. Recommended.
The story of Miss Fancy is a joy to read. For younger readers, it not only explores the adventures of Frank and Miss Fancy, but also touches on the race issues in the South during the 1900's. This would be a fine addition to any children's library.
Gr 3–6—Growing up in a zoo should be full of adventures, but 11-year-old Whit is bored by the same routine, his homeschooling, and his lack of human friends...