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The US Review of Books commends “Fingers and Paws: Poems for the Active Mind” by Christine Duncan-Laud as a wealth of poems that provide a feast for young minds

Poetry teaches readers to scratch the surface, to see what is behind the curtain. It enables readers to understand that everything has a deeper meaning and value behind the surface. A poem helps one dive deep, to read between the lines in a world that appears increasingly meaningless. Good poetry taps into universal impulses and creates a scene with which readers may identify.

The US Review of Books commended Christine Duncan-Laud’s book, Fingers and Paws: Poems for the Active Mind, saying, “While some poetry books for children are sparse in content, with only a select number of poems, this book serves up a wealth of poems, providing a feast for young minds. There is even a reference section at the end to help them digest the learning concepts used within the book. Furthermore, each verse is paired well with a captivating, bright, and inclusive illustration.”

Maria A. Hughes from the US Review of Books highlighted that “In this book, Duncan-Laud provides a rich variety of literary techniques (from rhyming pairs to metaphors and similes), perspectives, and themes. The latter range from simple concepts such as animals and weather to more complex ones that center around family, inclusion, and learning that are used to actively engage young readers.” Every page of Fingers and Paws: Poems for the Active Mind contains a new poem that introduces the wonders and lessons of life to the young minds of children. Because of the way the words are placed together, the meanings are attractively adorned and easily comprehended.

Without a doubt, the basic but profound images complemented the words, eliciting clearer and more imaginative thoughts. Furthermore, this book not only contains poetry but may also serve as an introduction to literary vocabulary and meanings, focusing on a few forms of figures of speech. It also offers advice on how to enjoy poetry reading, which fits in with the concept that there is beauty in asking questions.

The mix of innovative rhymes and gorgeous visuals will undoubtedly appeal to children’s inquiring minds and make sense to them. The book Fingers and Paws: Poems for the Active Mind is worth reading since it helps you learn while still having fun.

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