Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers: A Collection of Family Poems

by Mary Ann Hoberman

Other authorsMarylin Hafner (Illustrator)
Paperback, 1993

Status

Available

Call number

J2L.013

Publication

Scholastic Inc.

Pages

32

Description

Humorous and serious poems celebrate every kind of family member, including aunts and uncles, step-brothers and sisters, cousins, and even cats!

Description

There is something for everyone in this wise and witty celebration of families -- poems about the only child, brothers, uncles, adopted babies, stepsiblings, and moms and dads. Mary Ann Hoberman's sing-song verse and lively humor is paired with Marylin Hafner's fun and energetic illustrations, and together they capture what makes family life so wonderful and unpredictable. This is a perfect read-aloud book and a special treat for families to share.

Collection

Barcode

7431

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

32 p.; 10.8 inches

ISBN

0590470299 / 9780590470292

User reviews

LibraryThing member jrjohnson1
This is a great collection of 26 poems in this book that deal with many diffrent topics such as relatives, adoption, sibling issues, divorce, and growing up.
LibraryThing member lcisabell
This is an amazing poem book about family and the many diverse family structures. There are poems about cousins, grandparents, step, half & adopted siblings. All kinds of family! This book is a great asset to every classroom, can be used in a Pre-k to grade school classroom. Younger children can
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draw pictures of their families, older age children can add or make their own poems and illustrations. It will allow all children to be proud of their own families. The author was named Children's Poet Laureate by the National Poetry Foundation.
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Rating

½ (7 ratings; 4.6)

Awards

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 1993)

Call number

J2L.013
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