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Things to Do

Elaine Magliaro

Fourteen short poems move from morning through night, each beginning with “Things to do if you are” before turning to everyday objects, creatures, or parts of the natural world. The collection includes dawn, birds, a honeybee, an acorn, and a snail. Bright watercolor illustrations follow one small girl as she interacts with her surroundings over the course of the day. The poems focus on small moments and pleasures in a child’s day.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Growing Up · Imagination · Nature · Poetry
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Published
January 1, 2017
ISBN-13
9781452111247
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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