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By Jasmine Baten
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Soothing, introspective poems and art for all four seasons.
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What's the Story?
POETRY COMICS is an illustrated collection of poems that takes the reader on a journey through the four seasons. Along the way, the reader and unnamed illustrated characters have fun, curiously explore nature, enjoy small moments of connection with friends, and face uncertainty with compassion and mindfulness.
Is It Any Good?
Grant Snider's poems and delightful illustrations will have readers of any age taking a deep breath and relaxing into their seats. Poetry Comics is a beautiful and meditative approach to poetry, the seasons, and life. Encouraging the reader to grow, this collection is a lovely way to introduce a new season (of weather or life), discover ways to reflect and connect in nature and with friends, and hold space for feelings big and small. This collection of poems in comic panels has a serene simplicity and uplifting tone readers will adore.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why the author-illustrator of Poetry Comics chose to draw recurring characters without naming them. What effect does this have on you as a reader?
Even though the characters are children, we don't see many adults in the illustrations. Why do you think the author chose to do this? What might the author be saying about the inner lives of children, or how kids best learn about the natural world?
One of the characters we see the most often is a young girl of color. Why do you think the author chose to feature her most prominently?
What effect does the combination of poetry and graphic novel-style illustration have in this collection? Do you want to read more poetry like this? Why, or why not?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Grant Snider
- Genre : Poetry
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Curiosity , Gratitude , Perseverance
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Chronicle Books
- Publication date : March 8, 2024
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 95
- Available on : Paperback, Hardback, Kindle
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : May 12, 2025
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