Classics and Notable Titles
Distinguishing Characteristics
- Often in picture book form or an illustrated collection
- Many varieties: rhyming, free verse, concrete, novels in verse, narrative
- Explores sound and meaning through language, imagery and form.
- It appeals to both the thoughts and feelings of the reader.
- It may be humorous, comforting, descriptive, thought-provoking, unsettling.
- A single poem can be a great discussion starter or introduction to a topic.
