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A Crossing of Zebras

Animal Packs in Poetry

By Maddox, Marjorie & Huber, Philip

Publishers Summary:
Everyone has heard the phrase a school of fish[ But what about a rumba of rattlesnakes,; an army of ants; or a crash of rhinos? Derived from both oral and written traditions, collective nouns go back centuries. These terms not only charm us with their sound, but they provide a bit of insight into animal behavior. Readers can find these and other terms--from alley cats to zebras--in fourteen thought-provoking poems by Marjorie Maddox. She and artist Philip Huber create a wonderful combination of rich wordplay and captivating art that tickles the imagination.

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ISBN
978-1-59078-510-2
Publisher
Wordsong


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on July 1, 2008

Gr 2-5 Starting with evocative collective animal nouns, such as a "tower of giraffes" and a "charm of butterflies," Maddox offers 14 brief poems. Teachers will appreciate the use of alliterative language, imagery, and lighter-than-air whimsy. In "A Rumba of Rattlesnakes," for example, the poet ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

Each title of the book's fourteen animal-themed poems is the collective noun that describes the group, some commonly known (e.g., school of fish) and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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