Tall Tales For Teens and Tykes (and a thing or two parents might like)

Tall Tales For Teens And Tykes is a collection of narrative poetry that is humorous, entertaining, and educational. Most of the poems contain clever rhymes and characters, and are sure to encourage students to read. In addition to being fun to read, the poems tell stories that teach students to deal with issues they commonly face in school and at home - such as bullying, accepting change, and the importance of doing chores to name a couple. They also encourage students to look at things from different perspectives or "see both sides of a coin". Parents and students alike will delight in their overall funny approach to handling the inevitable challenges that come along for today's youth. Teachers will also find value in the book as a teaching tool for lessons in areas such as the elements of poetry, theme, vocabulary, and making inferences to name a few - and will be pleased with how happy their students are to read the book. The author, Dale Smith, has 18 years of experience in teaching English, Reading, and curriculum design for grades 6 through 12.