I Heard a Bluebird Sing

by Fisher, Aileen; Cullinan, Bernice E.; Emery, Jennifer; Emery, Jennifer; National Council of Teachers of English

• ISBN13: 9781563971914
• ISBN10: 1563971917
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-08-01
• Publisher: Wordsong

Summary

Aileen Fisher's first book of poems was published in 1933. But her work is forever fresh and timeless. With a child's heart and a knowing hand, she has honed simple words and ideas into small poetic gems that shine with clarity and sensitivity. Now young readers from across the country have chosen their favorite Aileen Fisher poems in this marvelous collection compiled by Bernice Cullinan, editor in chief of Wordsong. This important anthology celebrates the work of one of America's beloved writers for young people. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Aileen Fisher has written numerous books of poetry for children Bernice E. Cullinan is professor of early childhood and elementary education at New York University Jennifer Emery is a free-lance illustrator and a graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 5
Acknowledgments	p. 6
Introduction	p. 9
Family and Friends	p. 10
Growing	p. 12
Plans	p. 13
If I Were My Mother	p. 14
Fairy Tale	p. 15
Birthday	p. 16
Birthday Present	p. 17
Climbing	p. 18
Hideout	p. 19
New Neighbors	p. 20
Staying Overnight	p. 21
Pets	p. 22
My Puppy	p. 24
My Dog Ginger	p. 24
A Pony	p. 25
My Cat	p. 26
Cat Bath	p. 27
Clever Creatures	p. 28
Knowing	p. 30
Tightrope Walker	p. 31
Busy Summer	p. 32
Upside Down	p. 33
Twice Born	p. 34
Butterfly Wings	p. 35
Baby Chick	p. 36
Snail's Pace	p. 37
Wild Ones	p. 38
The Furry Ones	p. 40
At Night	p. 41
Mouse Dinner	p. 42
Bluebird	p. 43
The Hawk	p. 44
The Sparrow	p. 45
When It Comes to Bugs	p. 46
A Cricket	p. 47
Feet	p. 48
Bears	p. 49
Weather and Seasons	p. 50
Weather	p. 52
Deer Mouse	p. 53
Autumn Concert	p. 54
In the Snow or Sun	p. 55
Snowball Wind	p. 56
Merry Christmas	p. 57
Valentines	p. 58
The Spinning Earth	p. 59
Permissions	p. 61
Selected Works by Aileen Fisher	p. 63
Index	p. 64
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