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Catch the Sky

Playful Poems on the Air We Share
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Catch the Sky by Robert Heidbreder is a delightful children's book that inspires young readers to explore their imaginations. Engaging poems encourage kids to dream big and see the world with wonder and curiosity. Through playful language, the book invites children to consider the vast possibilities of the sky and beyond.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're seeking a beautifully illustrated children's story that captures the magic and wonder of nature. This tale, filled with poetic language, offers a delightful exploration of the sky, encouraging young readers to dream and imagine.

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Age range 3 to 9 In the vein of Jack Prelutsky and Dennis Lee comes a celebration of the sky with thirty zippy poems that will lift your spirits and let your imagination soar.

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In the vein of Jack Prelutsky and Dennis Lee comes a celebration of the sky with thirty zippy poems that will lift your spirits and let your imagination soar.

Award-winning children's poet Robert Heidbreder captures the magic and beauty of all the things kids around the world observe when looking up, from birds and balloons to snow and shooting stars. These pocket-sized poems are perfect for sharing the natural world, and the bright, joyful images by Emily Dove depict the delight of children from all cultures, cheering and connecting with the sky we all share.

'Deceptively simple...clever and effective for the pre- and primary school nature shelves...this author makes the rhyming, alliteration, and scansion seem effortless.' - Kirkus Reviews

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Catch the Sky by Robert Heidbreder garners praise for its inviting and light-hearted poems that appeal to young nature and poetry enthusiasts. The book is noted for its deceptively simple yet clever verses that make poetic techniques like rhyming and alliteration appear effortless. A multicultural group of children engaging with the outdoors is featured, and readers are encouraged to observe and cherish the natural world. The book's illustrations are described as stunning and complement the poetry that highlights the significance of air and the enjoyment it brings.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771646314

Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada

Illustration: 40 pages, full-colour illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Emily Dove

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

ROBERT HEIDBREDER is an award-winning author who, for thirty years, taught primary-grade children, who in turn taught him to love playing with language. He lives in North Vancouver, BC.

EMILY DOVE is an illustrator, author, and certified naturalist who uses illustration as a tool to educate and inspire others. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

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