I've recently discovered a series of poetry books for children. Each book tackles a single concept that is perfect for kindergarten readiness. Moreover, the photographs in these books are beautiful. They complement the poems wonderfully while enhancing an appreciation of nature. So, what is this series, you ask? They are the _______ Me a Rhyme books by Jane Yolen with photographs by Jason Stemple.
In sharing them with my daughter, I saw that they do not hold her attention as some of the more humorous ones do. However, I feel they are still very worthwhile. So, I used them as a springboard for discussion, asking her things like, "What shape do you see here?" and "What in this room is red like those flowers?"
The books my daughter and I shared are:
Color Me a Rhyme: Nature Poems for Young People by Jane Yolen with photographs by Jason Stemple
Count Me a Rhyme: Animal Poems by the Numbers by Jane Yolen with photographs by Jason Stemple
Shape Me a Rhyme: Nature's Forms in Poetry by Jane Yolen with photographs by Jason Stemple
