DEAR ACORN (LOVE, OAK)

DEAR ACORN (LOVE, OAK) by Joyce Sidman. Illustrated by Melissa Sweet.

While not entirely dedicated to fall, this book of letter poems is going on my fall booklist because of 3 of the selections: the letter poems from Oak to Acorn and back, one from the school to a brick and back, and one from a coat to a button and back.

I love a great picture book dedicated to a certain poetry type. This one checks that box. I love to read books like this to all my kids that are home at the time, and then have them write their own poem in that particular style. I jump in as well on the writing, and then we all share. What makes this book fun is the initial letter of one connected thing to another and then the return response. Pair that with Melissa Sweet's fantastic collage-styled artwork. Mix up some whimsy, nature, and children playing and frost it with the element of movement, and you'll have Melissa Sweet's personal style of art. It is wonderful!

As a side note: the book contains poems from Bubble and Sky, Cloud and Droplets, Pebble and River, Toes and Child, etc.