We love this book because it is:
a shy child unlocking the power of her voice
about the power of poetry in giving children a platform to be heard
beautiful, vivid illustrations that emphases the magic created by poetry
Learning opportunities:
S & L ~ encouraging performance poetry
Reading ~ introducing poetry
PSED ~ how does the little girl feel a different points in the story? Add thought bubbles.
PSED ~ look at the different expressions on people’s faces throughout the story. Can you tell how they are feeling?
PSED ~ what do you think the little girl’s poem is about?
Geography ~ which countries do you think Mrs Flotsam has visited?
Reading ~ similes & metaphors
Reading ~ how does the little girl feel before she reads her poem aloud? What do you think the wind, mountain and cliff mean?
Art ~ compare the illustrations of the cliff/sharks & clouds vs performing the poem. How do they show how the little girl is feeling? Can you create two paintings to show contrasting emotions?
PSED ~ think of something that is important to you that you’d like everyone to know about
Writing ~ can you write a short poem about it?