The Change of Seasons: a Young Poet’s Activity Book

What is a poem? According to this charming poetry collection by third-grader Marjane Searl, a poem is “a thing of beauty” and many other things besides. The Change of Seasons has everything, from crickets “speaking by music” to a resilient willow twig.12 Peaceful Nature Poemsand10 Fun Writing ExercisesThis is the perfect shared reading to get the whole family reconnected to nature. Start reading and writing your poems right away.Advance Praise for The Change of Seasons”Marjane Searl is a revelation to children’s poetry and to the Midwestern countryside… The big-hearted generosity with language starts on the first page, where Searl declares, ‘Poems can be trees, cats, closets,’ and yet, unlike closets (but like trees and cats), these poems never close.” — Prof. Jennifer Nelson, award-winning author of four books of poetry, including the forthcoming On the Way to the Paintings of Forest Robberies “Marjane Searl’s poems beckon us into a shimmering world of sensation and perception, an invitation to apprehend again the delicate interaction between nature’s determined presence and our wandering, searching souls.”— Dr. Jennifer A. Reimer, author of several books, including the poetry book, Keşke”A lovely collection of verse by a budding young poetess, it is sure to both entertain and educate. Including free verse, an ode, haikus, and more, it even has instructions and ideas for poetry of your own. It was a true delight to read.”— Feather Chelle, award-winning author of many children’s books, including the poetry book, The Colors of Darkness