Thursday, May 1, 2008

Pet Poems

Hopkins, Lee Bennett (sel) I Am The Cat
J 811.008 I
Twenty four poems showcase the cat. A nice
array of poets are included—William Carlos
Williams, T.S. Eliot, Eleanor Farjeon, and others.
Check out these cool poems..”Cat on the Radiator”
and “The Cat Lady.”









Katz, Susan Oh, Theodore!: Guinea Pig Poems
J 811.54 Katz
Poems about loving and caring for a pet guinea pig.

When Theodore first got home, he had a slow time
getting used to the people and sounds. A boy wins
him over with patience and love. One day, Theodore
gets lost and after being missed by the boy, he
finally makes his presence known.










Nash, Ogden The Tale Of Custard The Dragon
E Nash
In this humorous poem, Custard the cowardly dragon

saves the day when a pirate threatens Belinda and her
pet animals.














Pearson, Susan Who Swallowed Harold?
J 811.54 Pearson
Check out these hilarious poems….”Do Goldfish Pee?”
“Who Swallowed Harold” and “My Turtle’s In The Toilet.”
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you’ll probably relate to these
funny poems.


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