About This Book
Allan Wolf's "The Blood-hungry Spleen and Other Poems about Our Parts" is a delightful collection of over three dozen poems that explore the various parts of the human body and their functions. Designed for children aged 4-11, this book uses clever verse and imaginative language to introduce concepts of anatomy, physiology, and even nonverbal communication. Parents will appreciate how the poems make complex biological ideas accessible and entertaining, sparking curiosity about how our bodies work. It's an excellent resource for encouraging scientific literacy in a creative, engaging format, perfect for read-alouds or independent discovery.
Discussion Prompts
1
Which body part in the book surprised you the most? Why?
2
Can you think of other ways our bodies communicate without words?
3
If you could write a poem about one of your body parts, which one would it be and what would it say?
4
What is your favorite thing your body can do?
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