Fly with Poetry: An ABC of Poetry Paperback – February 1, 2000

I like trying different poetic forms and I love this book by Avis Harley. I'm a freelance writer, and this book fills my mind with great ideas.Janice Cooley Jones

Harley does an excellent example with brief description of over 40 poetic forms. It is an illustrated book so will be a bit more interesting to the elementary age but don't let that stop you if you need a brief overview of poetry for yourself as an adult or for use with an older child. Less is more in this case so I highly recommend this book if you need an overview of poetry that will not bog down your lessons for weeks or if you just need a review.~J.H.

Fly With Poetry: An ABC of Poetry is author Avis Harley's first book of poetry for children. Actually, it's a book of poetry for children that adults will also love. This colorfully illustrated book takes young and old alike on an alphabetical journey of the many different types of poetry. The whimsical nature of the poems will appeal to children, but the various kinds of poetry will pique adult interest as well. As an educator, I know that many teachers (including myself) are often intimidated by the teaching of poetry. This simple, clever work contains a glossary of poetic terms to accompany the examples of the different types of poetry that will help to ease anyone's "poetry phobia." It also is an excellent companion to X.I. Kennedy's lovely Knock At A Star. Fly With Poetry will take you soaring into the magical world of verse.