Poetry from Planet Earth

By Ana Monnar

Ana Monnar

This children's poetry book is appropriate for ages 10 and up.

The book provides simple guidelines for writing poems. It also offers helpful websites. The poems throughout the book are educational.

Couplets

Acrostics

Haikus

School to Work

Natural Disasters

Thank God

Land

The Universe

Character Education

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Feb 17, 2003
• ISBN: 9781410708991

Ana Monnar

Ana Monnar earned a Masters Degree in the area of Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Florida International University. Mrs. Monnar has been teaching for more than 20 years. She’s taught second, third and fourth grades. She also had the opportunity to work as a Reading Curriculum Specialist and Reading Leader. She has written successful grant proposals and earned the title, “Teacher of the Year” in the 1980’s. Mrs. Monnar has inspired many learners to write Award winning pieces. Her students have won trophies and certificates for District Contests such as Young Authors, Books With Wings and Poetry Contests. Mrs. Monnar married Mr. Octavio Monnar on August 20, 1982. They were blessed with three children. Photography, reading, writing and going to the three children’s activities are all fun and exciting diversions for the author. Mr. Monnar is currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. He can’t remember the names, but he can sense the love and bond is still there from his wife, children, family and close friends.

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© 2003 by Ana Monnar. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or

transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,

or otherwise, without written permission from the author.

ISBN: 978-1-4107-0899-1 (e-book)

ISBN: 1-4107-0900-0 (Paperback)

ISBN: 1-4107-0901-9 (Hardcover)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2003090082

IstBooks-rev. 02/04/03

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Couplets

Thanks to inspiring teachers

Let children laugh and play

Would you like to dance ballet?

It is not very entertaining

While you were eating salad

Always be kind and caring to your pets

My parrot’s name is Sunny

This is my daughter Anna

Look at Alex dribbling

I have always loved blue jeans

School to Work

Imagine That!

Police Officers

Firefighters

Attorneys

Judgmental Judge

Architects

Pianist

Detectives

Photographer

Farmer

Hair Stylist

Florist

Authors

Acrostics

Elvira

Reni

Good Manners

Please

Thank You

Haikus

Gray and cloudy sky

Feathered friends chirping

Chilling, freezing air

Soft silky petals

Spring is in the air

Sunset, breeze, calm night

From nature’s sunset

Humongous, furry

Orka is splashing

Blissful ice weather

Natural Disasters

Tornado

Flood

Hurricanes

Earthquakes

Avalanche

Thank God

Nature’s Beauty

Flying Freely

Land

Jump Rope Rhythm and Rap

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Seven Continents

The Universe

Planet Earth

Star Light, Star Bright

The Milky Way

The Solar System

Character Education

Learning

Red Ribbon

Delegate

The Law of the Funnel

What Would You Like to Do Today?

Courtesy Is King

Hope

Responsibility

Compassion

Communication

Enhance Your Etiquette

Engage in Polite Conversation

Grant Others Happiness

Patience Is a Virtue

Ask for Permission

Devotion

Extended Kindness

Be Polite

Short Fuse, Not Worth It

Give Support

Attempt

Be Hospitable

Cooperation

Obligation

Wise Choices

Good Old-Fashioned Fun

Fingerprints

Buddy Reading

True Friends

What’s So Special About Andrew?

My Three Children

Kevin

Unity

Glossary

About the Author

This book is

dedicated to my three loving children, Alberto, Anna and

Alexander. All three were and will always be a gift from God.

Acknowledgments

My deepest appreciation goes to my family, friends and to all the special

people that have been helpful, encouraging and supportive.

Clipart by ArtToday.com

Coral Gables Youth Center

Couplets

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