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Articles by Kalli Dakos
Poetry from Daily Life: When we suffer, when we fail, a few words can elevate our pain Original
Kalli Dakos Special to the News-Leader Today’s guest on “Poetry from Daily Life” is Kalli Dakos, who lives in Ottawa, Canada. She was named after her Greek grandmother. Kalli (rhymes with Sally) derives from the Greek muse of poetry. Kalli fell in love with writing in the 5th grade and her first book was published in 1990. Special areas of her interest include poetry, picture books, magazine articles, and teacher materials.
A Teacher’s Lament
Don’t tell me the cat ate your math sheet, And your spelling words went down the drain, And you couldn’t decipher your homework, Because it was soaked in the rain. Don’t tell me you slaved for hours On the project that’s due today, And you would have had it finished If your snake hadn’t run away. Don’t tell me you lost your eraser, And your worksheets and pencils, too, And your papers are stuck together With a great big glob of glue. I’m tired of all your excuses; They are really a terrible bore.
School Library Journal Picks: Empathy
Empathy is when we feel what other people are feeling, or at least understand how they are feeling. Empathy can be sharing a look with a friend before you both break out in giggles, or it can be sensing the quiet part of them, the part they are not able to talk about out loud. To show empathy for them, you can offer a snack, a walk, a hand, or even just sitting still. We want them to feel less alone. We want them to know we are here for them, if they need us.
THEY ONLY SEE THE OUTSIDE
From the Horrible Harry series , Vol. 37 by Suzy Kline ; illustrated by Amy Wummer ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 27, 2018 A long-running series reaches its closing chapters. Having, as Kline notes in her warm valedictory acknowledgements, taken 30 years to get through second and third grade, Harry Spooger is overdue to move on—but not just into fourth grade, it turns out, as his family is moving to another town as soon as the school year ends.
Recess in the Dark
Recess in the Dark - Poems from the Far North Just arrived! Recess in the Dark is a unique collection of poems that offers a new perspective on how students live in the Canadian North, complete with stunning illustrations of our country's natural beauty. Share the magic of poetry with the next generation of young authors.
Best Kids Books of January 2019
Updated Jan. 25, 2019 Get Me Out of This Book Written by Deborah Cholette, Kalli Dakos and illustrated by Sara Infante picture book Recommend Ages: 4-8 A bookmark learns to use deep breathing, planning, and positive self-talk to conquer his fear of scary books. Max the bookmark hates scary books--until his coach teaches him the rules and tools for being brave. Max learns to (1) breathe deeply, (2) make a plan, and (3) think positive thoughts.
Teach Your Giraffe to Ski
Viviane Elbee 2018, May 10 2019, January 16 Teach Your Giraffe to Ski By Viviane Elbee Illustrated by Danni Gowdy Your giraffe wants to learn how to ski—but not on the bunny hill. She wants to go down the big scary slope! Enjoy this riotous journey as the narrator tries to reign their giraffe in—and learns something about courage along the way.
Best Poetry Books for Kids of All Ages
In the latest installment of our Facebook Live video series, Live From Our Library, Scholastic Librarian Deimosa Webber-Bey shares her top poetry book recommendations for children across all age groups. If you're searching for the perfect rhymes to read with your child during National Poetry Month, or any time of year, take a look at her selections below. You can also watch the Live Chat here.
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