Sprucewood

Title:  Pizza, Pigs & Poetry 

Author:  Jack Prelutsky

Grade:   4-6

During December we shared this book by Jack Prelutsky, which is also one of the Utah Beehive Nominees.  Jack Prelutsky shares many ideas on how to write poetry, including some of his own childhood experiences from which he gleaned ideas for his poems.  He offers tips, advice and secrets about writing and provides some fun exercises to help you get started on a poem.  The kids loved hearing the stories that his poems were based on.  If you are a poet, want to become a poet or just want to try to write a poem, you need to read this book.