A Forest Song by Evan Turk, Kirsten Hall
ISBN: 0593480368
Genres: Nature, Poetry
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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A Forest Song

Kirsten Hall & Evan Turk

This picture book is a lyrical cento poem, created from a combination of lines and phrases written by late poets including Robert Frost, Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and many others.  It brings the reader on a multi-sensory journey through the woods, exploring different animal inhabitants, a forest pool, and a meandering path through rustling tree branches. The end of the book includes instructions and guidance for readers wishing to write their own cento poetry. This book was written for ages 4-8 and will inspire readers to explore the forest in their own neighborhoods. It would also be a useful resource for instruction in creative writing.

4 stars

Reviewed by Lindsey Hopkins, Jay-Niles Memorial Library, Jay