Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems
What’s inside...
Poems that celebrate favorite things from different seasons of the year, each shaped like the subject at hand. An invigorating celebration of the seasons and poems that take shape. The twist of spring rain, the arc of summer waves, the roundness of fall pumpkins, and the curve of winter snow-covered hills are just a few of the many shapes found among the four seasons. This spirited rhyming collection of concrete poems—poems shaped by their subjects—winds, bumps, and wiggles across each page, offering an exuberant excursion that delights in the special details of a child's world, from spring through winter and back again.
Why read this book
- Engaging poems invite children to explore shapes creatively.
- Enhances visual and spatial understanding through playful poems.
- Stimulates early literacy skills among preschool and early learners.
- Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
The Big Picture
- Encourages creativity through visual and verbal storytelling
- Enhances pattern recognition and spatial awareness
- Boosts vocabulary and phonemic awareness
- Nurtures empathy and self-expression
What parents love
- Visual poems keep kids engaged and interested.
- Helps children understand shapes in a fun way.
- Promotes language skills and creativity.
- Great for interactive reading sessions.
Diversity & Representation
- Showcases multiculturalism through diverse characters in poems.
- Encourages inclusivity with variety of shapes and sizes.
- Supports verbal development through culturally rich content.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What shapes did you notice in the poems, and how do you think they connect to the story?
Which poem was your favorite and why?
How do the shapes make the poems more fun to read or listen to?
Can you think of a new shape poem using your favorite shape? What would it be about?
How do you feel when you see the different shapes in the book? Do they remind you of anything familiar?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, point out the different shapes used in the poems and discuss how each shape might relate to the poem’s content.
Encourage your child to describe each shape and explore their characteristics, which deepens their understanding and retention.
After reading a poem, pause and ask your child to imagine what shape could represent a scene or character from other favorite stories.
Create a drawing session after reading, where your child can illustrate their own shape poems based on their favorite scenes or characters from the book.
Use the themes from the book to connect with real-life shapes around your home or during a walk, making the reading experience more tangible and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Shapes
Explanation: Through engaging poems that take the form of different shapes, children visually learn about various geometric figures.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge to recognize and name shapes in their everyday environment, enhancing their spatial awareness.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Expression
Explanation: The book uses poetry as a means to explore and play with language, encouraging children to express themselves creatively.
Real-World Application: Kids can be inspired to create their own shape poems or drawings, fostering creativity and personal expression through art and writing.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Poetry
Explanation: By presenting poems in unique, visual formats, the book makes poetry accessible and engaging for young readers.
Real-World Application: This can cultivate a lifelong love for reading and poetry, encouraging children to explore other poetic works and forms of literature.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The detailed illustrations that accompany each poem help children focus on the nuances of both shapes and words.
Real-World Application: This skill can help improve children's observational skills and attention to detail in academic settings and in daily life.
Example Lesson: Cognitive Development
Explanation: The combination of visual and verbal cues in the book helps in developing children’s cognitive abilities by linking abstract concepts with tangible forms.
Real-World Application: Enhanced cognitive skills can lead to better problem-solving and analytical thinking in real-life situations.