| Word of a new
baby in the family is always the best news possible. The
news of Keira Bean's arrival was especially compelling for
her great aunt, Sue Whittaker. She began to imagine the life
of a much loved only child, in poems. Simple poems to begin
with, using simple language. Language that would expand as
the child grew from a Young Sprout to Full of
Beans then into the Bean There, Done That stage.
So far, Auntie Sue's insight is right on. Keira Bean reminds
her of a blossom that opens to reveal a new miracle every
day. |
About the Book
If you like to laugh with
your kids, Songs for Keira Bean: Poetry to Grow With
is a collection of 38 humorous poems that will appeal to the
young and the young at heart. The dazzling illustrations add
to the fun, with Buddy, the imaginary dinosaur, getting into
the act constantly after he "came to tea, and ate up
all the broccoli." He is there through The Training
Blues, and is in complete sympathy with the Grumpy
Thoughts from a Sleepy-time Gal.
When Keira Bean starts to
explore her neighbourhood and make friends, Buddy goes
along, visiting playschool, enjoying a snowball fight, and
learning to do stunts on the trampoline.
Family interactions do not
escape his notice either. When Daddy Has an Owie, he
feels the pain. When Keira Got a Stuffy Nose, he
offered first-aide. And when Keira decides On Tuesday I
Want to be Boss, she has his full support.
Songs for Keira Bean:
Poetry to Grow With, is a peek into the family of a much
loved only child. There are poems to pass the time as she
enjoys the bath – or tolerates having her hair washed –
and others to share on walks with Mom and Dad, car rides, at
meal times, through the seasons, while learning to count, on
holidays, when the Queen comes to tea and while Keira plays
hide-and-seek with her dad.
A poem is a song without a
tune so readers are encouraged to add their own music and
double their fun. |
