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PreS-Gr 2—The city pulses with nature in this collection of 27 short poems that take a closer look at the habits of many plants, insects, birds, and animals. Beginning with a mother mouse scurrying back and forth under the table with scraps of paper to build her nest, the poems deftly steer readers through the cycle of a year. Dandelions sprout at the bus stop bench, and pigeons "strut/turn/dip" in a courtship dance. Community gardens grow, and raccoon kits learn how...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Flowers, birds, and small creatures abound--even in the shadows of tall buildings and bus stops--in this poetic celebration of nature in th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More