Christine Duncan-Laud’s book, “Fingers and Paws: Poems for the Active Mind,” a fun-to-read book allowing children to learn and imagine, is now available for purchase

In a world that seems utterly senseless, a poem might help one delve deep, to read between the lines. Captivating poetry taps into common impulses and paints a picture that readers can relate to.

Teaching children the value of creative imagination at a young age is essential in order to elicit the necessary understanding that will guide them in their search for a meaningful existence.

The US Review of Books commended Christine Duncan-Laud’s book, Fingers and Paws: Poems for the Active Mind, commenting, “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.”

Fingers and Paws: Poems for the Active Mind is a book of poems written purely from the perspective of a child. These poems cover a wide range of themes that will naturally elicit a response from any child. The poems in this collection offer easily digestible short discussions on topics such as recognizing oneself, the importance of family, appreciating nature’s beauty, learning shapes and alphabets, and more.

The words were backed up by basic but meaningful drawings that elicited clearer and more imaginative meanings. Furthermore, this book not only contains poems but also serves 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 ties in with the notion that there is beauty in asking questions. 

The book is now available for purchase via our bookstore, https://authorreputationpress.com/products/fingers-and-paws-poems-for-the-active-mind.