Least Things: Poems About Small Natures
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The smallest of nature's wonders are treated with reverence, sensitivity, and gentle humor in this new collection of poems by celebrated writer Jane Yolen. Accompanied by Jason Stemple's extraordinary photographs, these fourteen poems, all in haiku form, eloquently capture common creatures in all their humility, quirkiness, and splendor. Young readers can easily identify the tree frog, snail, grasshopper, hummingbird, spider, and other tiny subjects while delighting in these thoughtful poetic gems filled with simple words and abundant imagination.

Hardcover: 32 pages

Publisher: WordSong (September 1, 2003)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1590780981

ISBN-13: 978-1590780985

Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #515,996 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #68 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Photography #1886 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry #17252 in Books > Children's Books > Animals

Age Range: 9 - 11 years

Grade Level: 4 - 6

This is a fabulous book that blends nonfiction information about animals, up close photographs, and haiku poetry. It also includes an author's note that gives valuable information about the author's process in creating this book.

Wonderful poems and great service. I was very satisfied!

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