Do You Know Me? - by The Twinkys & Jeannie Fredrick & Kathy Triebwasser (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Your children will laugh and learn as they acquire knowledge about sea animals. The gorgeous illustrations inspire the beauty and awe of sea life. Your little learner will be thrilled to discover new facts and words. When it comes to choosing the right book for your young child it's a jungle out there. That's why <em><strong>Do You Know Me? Poems About the</strong></em> <strong><em>Sea</em></strong> delivers marine science content that's brain boosting and fun.</p><p>This is a perfect book for children who love to play guessing games. The rhyming poems about sea animals are smart and interactive. Now they're not just reading, they are playing to solve the riddle which takes learning to new level. Parents and teachers will love reading them aloud. </p><p>Children meet the sea animals as they go on adventures and experience the joy of poetry. The collection of poems features dolphins, ghost crabs, hammerhead sharks, shrimp, and barnacles. Our book was created with young children in mind to inspire their imagination. The poems take on big issues like endangered species and conservation. It's easy for little learners to become budding marine scientists and sea life lovers.</p><p>Here's a few lines from one of the poems.</p><p>Do You Know Me?</p><p>I'm a gigantic gray ominous guy I'm never your foe</p><p>My ancestors all lived twenty million years ago</p><p>I can weigh twelve hundred pounds like six men together</p><p>I swim in schools all day in any kind of weather</p><p>Guess Who I Am?</p><p>Playful poetry, imaginative illustrations and science come together in a guessing game to make learning about sea life a delightful experience for children. <em><strong>Do You Know Me? </strong></em><em><strong>Poems About the Sea</strong></em> highlights sixteen different animals that will entice a child's curiosity about the greater world around them. The rhyming poems are riddles for a child to guess the animal the poem is describing. Each poem has an illustration, facts, and new words. A glossary accompanies the poems. </p><p>The book invites children's creativity. Your child will treasure the confidence of knowledge. We can imagine lots of young and inquisitive little ones asking many questions as a result of these poems. Susan Law, retired educator says, "<strong>D<em>o You Know Me? Poems About the Sea</em> </strong>i<em>s a poetry book for children that is engaging and informative, as well</em> <em>as entertaining</em>." Science and art come together to make sea life come alive for children.</p><p>The poems were written by The Twinkys. We are a group of five women writers whose goal is to share our love of the ocean and its creatures with children in a joyful way. Our writing group wanted to write a sea life poetry book for children who love to play guessing games. Glenn Shuck, Atlantic Beach photographer says, "<em>Several very talented </em><em>ladies came together to create this wonderful book that will work on the coffee table, as well as gifts for your family."</em> </p><p>Each author brings her own special voice and expertise to each delightful poem. Lucy Cortese, Jeannie Fredrick, Tish Hubbard, Kathy Triebwasser, and Mary Zirakparvar are our authors. Tish Hubbard our illustrator has created amazing illustrations that sets off this book as a work of art.</p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Over the past twenty years, I have reviewed hundreds of children's books. This one stands out. In fact, it is my favorite. A group of talented authors collaborated on the poems in this book. They use a playful rhyming cadence to describe seaside creatures. They then challenge young readers to answer the question "Do You Know Me?" Children will love these fun poems. So will their parents and grandparents. They will especially enjoy the game-like questions they pose. And they will be engrossed by the stunning artwork that accompanies the poems. -Gerry Giordano, Ph.D., Professor of Education, University of North Florida Dr. Giordano has published more than a dozen books about education.</p><p><em><strong>Do You Know Me? Poems About the Sea</strong></em> is a fascinating book of poetic riddles about life in and around the ocean. This is a captivating book full of interesting facts that can be enjoyed by both young and old alike. The beautiful illustrations bring the organisms to life. The poets deserve a lot of credit for weaving so much complex information into such a readable format. If you read it carefully, it will leave you wanting to know more. -A. Quinton White, Jr., Ph.D., Exec. Dir., Marine Science Research Institute, Jacksonville University</p><p>This lovely book is not a story but rather a collection of poetic descriptions of beautifully illustrated creatures of the ocean and shorelines. Pictures, rhymes, facts and vocabulary offer a format that draws the reader in while providing enjoyable learning. Each poem targets a different subject with a variety of ocean and shoreline residents included. With each subject comes descriptive information, a wonderful illustration and natural facts. The book covers many creatures that can be found on a trip to the beach while other ocean dwellers capture the imagination.The "Guess Who I Am" format reinforced by "Facts About Me" and "Words You Learned from Me", draws readers in while teaching them about each creature. The book combines fun and engaging poetic descriptions with great illustrations to introduce them to ocean and seaside residents. This is a great read for youth and even adults who want to learn about these creatures of the sea in an entertaining format. It will entice kids to ask more questions and encourage continued learning about the ocean and its creatures. Learning about the creatures of the ocean is the first step in instilling appreciation and a desire to care and protect this wonderful and vital part of our world. -John M. Shellhorn Environmentalist</p><p>What a charming book! Well-done, Twinkys! Guided by their talents and passion for the sea, the Twinkys have created a beautiful book for all ages. Creatures of the sea become alive via poetry, paintings, and an abundance of fascinating facts. This is a treasure to be enjoyed alone or with family and friends. -Marianne B. Barnes, Ph.D., and Lehman W. Barnes, Ph.D., Retired science educators</p><p>The TWINKY team has created a book that will appeal to ocean lovers of all ages. Each page highlights one of sixteen marine creatures using a wonderful blend of science facts, poetry and illustrations. -Maia McGuire, Ph.D., UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Agent, Interim Associate Program Leader for Florida Sea Grant Extension</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>
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