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Name: A kick in the head
Author: Paul B. Janeczko

📘 A kick in the head by Paul B. Janeczko

A colorful collection that introduces young readers to a variety of American poetic forms. Each page presents a poem designed for a picture book, providing a clear example of the form in action. At the book’s end, concise notes explain how each form is constructed, making it an educational companion for classrooms and home reading alike.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry

Authors: Paul B. Janeczko

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