Reviews for Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems

The average rating for Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-05-08 00:00:00 Chantal Salar Oh, how I love this book! It is the perfect mix of penguin and poetry. These poems provide a really interesting way to teach kids about rhyming poetry while also teaching content. I love the pictures and enjoyed reading this book. Can't wait to use it in my classroom. I want my own copy! (mine was from the school library)

Review # 2 was written on 2010-03-13 00:00:00 Ben Down Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems by Judy Sierra is a themed book of penguin poems intended for readers in preschool through grade two. I gave it four stars. This book of poetry is creative and fact-filled and it follows a rhythmic beat and rhyme structure. Each poem teaches the reader about a different aspect of penguins. Poems included "My Father's Feet," "Regurgitate," "Belly Sliding," and "Penguin's First Swim." Readers are able to learn, in a fun way, facts about young and adult penguins and about penguin topics including environment, adaptations, mating, taking care of young, predators, food eaten, mating, and how penguins play and hunt. Penguins are introduced to young readers in a creative and fun way, leaving young readers to want to study and find out more about these Antarctic creatures and how they grow up too! I was able to "watch" this book on BookFlix, a Scholastic website that pairs fiction and nonfiction books in a variety of categories and allows the reader to watch the books and read along with them as the words are highlighted. The rhythm and rhyme of the poems as they were read and sung aloud really allowed the reader to enjoy hearing stories and facts about penguins. Different music styles accompanied the poems and visuals, with the genres of love ballads, rock and roll, jazz, "surfer" styles, country, and rock anthem are just among a few types of music featured. Truly a fun way to watch and learn about penguins! Hearing the music and seeing the penguins interact and move really let me enjoy their true beauty and unique features! This type of musical, rhythmic, and upbeat presentation of the poems really let me emotionally connect to all different things penguin!