About This Book
"Doodle Dandies" is a captivating collection of concrete poems, a form where the typography and arrangement of words create a visual image related to the poem's subject. J. Patrick Lewis masterfully crafts verses that not only read beautifully but also appear on the page in the shape of a skyscraper, a snake, a star, or other everyday objects. This book is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a delightful way to engage with poetry, explore visual literacy, and spark creativity. It encourages kids to see words as both sound and image, making it an excellent resource for language arts and art appreciation.
A collection of poems each of which appears on the page in the shape of its subject so that the poem looks like whatever it's about.
Discussion Prompts
1
How does the shape of the poem help you understand what it's about?
2
Can you think of something else that could be a shape poem? How would you make the words look?
3
What was your favorite shape poem in the book and why?
4
How is reading a shape poem different from reading a regular poem?
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