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I really enjoyed this poetry collection book. I thought that it would be perfect for all ages as it is very expressive. The poems are very versatile as it shares the unique adventure of farmer's markets and the hidden joys that come with it.

The poetry book, Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers' Market, is a collection of poems. These poems explore a day at an urban farmers‘ market. It dives deeper into the world of adventures that young readers experience at a farmer's market as it is very expressive. Overall, it highlights people you'll see, what to eat, and how produce is grown.

Sally's Sweet Corn
“Get your roasted corn here!
Can't be beat this time of year!
Eat it fast!
Eat it slow!
Crunch in circles!
Nibble rows.
Wipe the butter off your chin.
Ear to ear, you're sure to grin.
Quick, before it disappears!
Step right up the sweet corn's here!“

The book contains various elements of poetry including sound patterns and a sense of imagery. Specifically, the poems incorporate the use of rhyming words among the lines represented within them creating an easy and continuous flow. Additionally, the poems allow the readers to imaginatively tap into their sense of sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch as they imagine themselves exploring the various components of a farmers market.

This book contains a collections of poems that work together to tell a story that celebrates and portrays a day spent at a farmers market. The poem highlights the things to do, people to see, and things to eat while at the market. The poems also with the share the readers the various foods that farmers work hard to grow, harvest, make, and then share with their community to encourage healthy eating habits.

This was a very fun poetry book for many reasons. It told a story throughout the book while also being in poem form with different themes. Each poem talked about a different aspect of the farmers market. This could be a great read for younger students who might be going on a field trip to the farmers market or for a group of students learning about the farmers market and being a famrer.

Sally's Sweet Corn

“Get your roasted sweet corn here!
Can't be beat this time of year!
Eat it fast.
Eat it slow.
Crunch in circles.
Nibble rows.
Wipe the butter off your chin.
Ear to ear, you're sure to grin.
Quick, before it disappears!
Step right up the sweet corn's here!“

This children's book contains various elements of poetry including sound patterns and a sense of imagery. Specifically, the poems incorporate the use of rhyming words amongst the lines presented within them creating a very easy and continuous flow. Additionally, the poems allow the readers to imaginatively tap into their sense of sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch as they imagine themselves exploring the various components of a farmers' market.

This book contains a collection of poems that work together to tell a story that celebrates and portrays a day spent at a farmers' market. The poems highlight the things to do, people to see, and things to eat while at the market. The poems also share with the readers the various foods that farmers work hard to grow, harvest, make, and then share with their community to encourage healthy eating habits.