Poems
Water
(July, 2008)Illustrated by Amanda Goldberg, Age 7, Irvington, New York
Jumping in like a dolphin
Dive like a submarine
A Curled up Shell
(July, 2008)Illustrated by Kieran Storer, Age 8, Houghton, Michigan
Spiky as a shark's fin
I saw you once, on the bottom of the deep, deep ocean.
The Mermaid
(May, 2008)The water rippled softly around her as she glided through the water brushing against the dancing waves.
Blue Ocean
(May, 2008)The blue ocean. Dark at night
Someone diving in the middle of the night.
Big Blue
(May, 2008)Illustrated by Isabella Gianatiempo, Age 7, Martinez, California
Splash dive into a great pool with
A perfect view of the Hudson River.
Coral Reef
(May, 2008)
The squid shoots out a thick black ink
That covers the coral that is bright pink.
The Ocean and I
(May, 2008)Illustrated by Amanda Goldberg, Age 7, Irvington, New York
I feel, hear, smell, touch,
The morning dew and fog.
Loons in Maine
(May, 2008)Illustrated by Christina Novoselac, Age 11, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hundreds on the ocean waves
Black, floating loons
Vini the Wondrous Genie
(March, 2008)Illustrated by Anastasia Hayes, Age 12, Staten Island, New York
He was feared, he was sneered
Because of his ugly beard.
At the Magical Fountain
(March, 2008)
I touch it, and the green, mossy, algae makes it feel slimy
And it also makes it feel hard and grimy.
Rabbits
(January, 2008)Illustrated by Isabella Gianatiempo, Age 7, Martinez, California
Rabbits! Come out today.
We all want to see you play.
The Wolf
(January, 2008)Four faded footsteps, in the dark.
Two clouded eyes, a single bark.
Macaw
(January, 2008)Illustrated by Emily Thompson, Age 9, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
I'm a macaw with one sharp jaw.
It can crack a nut with one quick gnaw.





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