A book that will inspire readers to connect more deeply with the
natural world, from the award winning author of Sometimes I Feel Like A
Fox.
Inspired by the expression "once in a blue moon," Danielle Daniel has
created a book of short poems, each one describing a rare or special
experience that turns an ordinary day into a memorable one. She
describes the thrill of seeing a double rainbow, the Northern Lights or
a shooting star as well as quieter pleasures such as spotting a turtle
basking in the sun or a family of ducks waddling across the road.
In accessible language and delightful, naïve images, Once in a Blue
Moon celebrates the magical moments that can be found in the beauty and
wonders of nature.
With the same simple yet sophisticated design as Danielle's
award-winning picture book Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox, this book is a
very accessible and inviting introduction to poetry for young readers.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.5
Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7
With prompting and support, describe the relationship between
illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a
story an illustration depicts).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or
appeal to the senses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration,
rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or
song.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7
Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to
what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize
aspects of a character or setting)
