and animals (as revealed through their artwork and poetry), pet care, pet overpopulation, habitat loss, and the question of hunting. The chapters are illustrated with children's poems and colorful artwork showing the meaning of the lessons to them. The chapters also include poems by well-known writers to expose children to great poetry at an early age. There is a section devoted to handling disclosures of child or animal abuse. Appendices include lesson plans, vocabulary lists, innovative homework ideas, techniques for teaching poetry writing, ideas for role plays, and an extensive resource list.

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