Families come in all shapes and sizes. In Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers: A Collection of Family Poems, Mary Ann Hoberman introduces us to families—“What is a Family?” describes different types of families, while “Vacation” gives a humorous look at taking a family of five on vacation—when no one is sure where they are going. The rhyming verses cover family topics such as new babies, family reunions and being an only child. The underlying theme of family permeates each offering and reminds us that in part, we are who we are due to our family.
Through often amusing verses, Mary Ann Hoberman laughs her way through families. The rhymes are primarily narrative and are enhanced by the expressionistic illustrations by Marilyn Hafner. The collection of poems takes a different look at something that we all take for granted sometimes—our family.
I would recommend this book for students in grades K-3.
Keywords associated with this book: family, poetry, childhood, tradition, father, mother, sister, brother, vacation
Through often amusing verses, Mary Ann Hoberman laughs her way through families. The rhymes are primarily narrative and are enhanced by the expressionistic illustrations by Marilyn Hafner. The collection of poems takes a different look at something that we all take for granted sometimes—our family.
I would recommend this book for students in grades K-3.
Keywords associated with this book: family, poetry, childhood, tradition, father, mother, sister, brother, vacation
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