I’ve never participated in this before, so I have no idea if I’m doing it right! And I’m a day early, because Thursday is 15 Words or Less Day here at my blog. But here are 10 rhyming nonfiction picture books I have loved. Some I wish I had written. Others, I’m just glad the authors wrote:>) I hope you fall in love with some of these books as much as I have.
They are full of lively language, great information, and great art! Thank you to all these writers–and many more–whose work brings me so much joy!
There’s some odd cropping going on, so here are the full covers:
Amy’s ability to pick ONE tiny detail serves this book wonderfully.
Jennifer brings flawless meter and wonderful voice to this book.
Rita uses a unique rhyme scheme/meter and structure here. (Why are there so many fabulous rhyming books about birds?)
I adore Linda’s work. This book, along with the one below, is what inspired me to write rhyming nonfiction years ago.
I love how succinctly Lola explains the scientific process of eruption and land formation. Crazy good!
Gripping space drama by Linda!
Miranda’s text just flows–appropriately enough–and surprises.
You can always count on April for insight into nature and pure wildlife appreciation!
I’m new to Susan’s work. Vivid art and brief rhymes — love it!
I seriously didn’t know a topic like composting could be so much fun until I read Mary’s book.
To find more #pb10f0r10 posts visit the roundup here or search on that hashtag on Twitter. Enjoy!
Love Every Day Birds! I’m looking forward to checking out the other books on your list!
I know we’re sharing on Google Docs, and you can always move yours if there’s a different link. It’s so hard to choose, and these are all great, Laura. I love Amy’s book and An Island Grows, and Compost Stew is new to me, will look for it! Glad to see you here!
Great list–I’m copying and saving!
Our picture book study group is talking about rhyming books this month, and I always try to bring nonfiction titles, so your post is perfectly timed for me!
I’ve got my library tab open for reserves already! Great collection/theme!
There’s a lot of books here I don’t know so thanks for the ideas!
Great theme! Last February when I was looking at nonfiction books for #nf10for10 I kept getting hung up on those books that blurred the lines between the two genres. You have solved that problem here. And I’m thinking that next year’s #nf10for10 might have something to do with birds. Thanks for the list!
Yeah, that line blurring is tough. I’m surprised (though glad) that my latest book, If You Were the Moon (which is basically a poem but not rhyming), was classified as nf, since it opens with a scene of a young child and the moon talking to each other. Also, I’m not even a huge bird person, but there are SO many awesome rhyming bird books:>)
Gorgeous list. Many of these are my favourites too like An Island Grows and Water is Water. Castles, Caves and Honeycombs is new to me – will be on the lookout for it.
Thanks, Carrie–That is a beautiful book. Hope you enjoy it. It’s an oldie but goodie:>)
This list includes a few of my favorites. An Island Grows was new to me however and I’ll look to order a copy.
Thanks.
Tammy
Apples with Many Seeds.
What a lovely surprise to discover my COMPOST STEW in this terrific roundup! Thank you so much for including it, Laura, and for sharing all of these wonderful titles, several also favorites of mine! I’m delighted to find my book in such stellar company, and look forward to checking out the rest.
:>) Happy to have it there–it’s a book that really surprised me. I love that!