A Writing Kind of Day by Ralph Fletcher

A Writing Kind of Day by Ralph Fletcher

It's easy to make one,
lying on your back in the newest snow.
You move your arms like wings.
Later you forget about your creation,
go inside for a mug of hot chocolate.
That's when she rises from the snow
takes a feathery breath, tries out her wings.

So begins a poem about making a snow angel, but it might also refer to the mysterious way that a poem comes into being and takes on a life of its own. In this new collection, Ralph Fletcher shows us how you can write a poem about almost anything: a baby sister, a Venus's-flytrap, a failing grandmother, a squished squirrel, grammar homework, and more. These poems take us inside the creative process as they reveal both the playfulness and the power of poetry. More than anything, they invite us to pick up pen and paper and write some poems of your own.

"Simple language and wide variety of moods and topics may help to get young writers off the stick" --Kirkus Reviews

"Many aspiring poets will see the reflection of their own creative spirits and aspirations in this lovely collection." --School Library Journal

"Sure to delight lovers of poetry and newcomers to the genre." --Library Media Connection

Ralph Fletcher is the author of numerous books for children, ranging from picture books through novels. He also conducts poetry and writing seminars. Fletcher resides in Lee, New Hampshire, with his family.

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ISBN 13	9781590783535
ISBN 10	1590783530
Title	A Writing Kind of Day
Author	Ralph Fletcher
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Astra Publishing House
Year published	2005-04-01
Number of pages	32
Prizes	Short-listed for Massachusetts Children's Book Award 2007
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.