This week I'm sharing a few autumn-themed poems from my friend and vlog partner, Heidi Bee Roemer's collection COME TO MY PARTY AND OTHER SHAPE POEMS (Henry Holt 2004).
Dancing Leaves
Crimson and coral and yellow as butter--
We reach up to snatch waltzing leaves as they flutter.
Hip, hip, hooray for fall's festive confetti!
Let's-- Heap the leaves up and jump!
Are you ready?
Pumpkins for Sale
Rumple dimple dumplin' pumpkin patch!
Buy a perfect pumpkin- mix and match.
Riddle diddle rumpkin pumpkin spree.
Pick one you can carry...
and your pumpkin is free!
I believe this was Heidi's first published trade book. It is full of delightful poems for all seasons, and it's one that has lasted the test of time. It was a favorite of my children, and now my granddaughter is enjoying it, too!
Catherine Flynn at Reading to the Core blog is hosting this week's round up. Click over to enjoy all of this week's poetry goodness.
Oh, this post makes me smile, Kimberly - for your exuberant welcome for Fall (my forever-favorite season, too) and for these colorful bouncy words of Heidi's as well... it's always a poetry party when Heidi's around! Thank you, & enjoy the season.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robyn! I'm glad you enjoyed the poems and share my love for Fall :)
DeleteThese are so much fun. Congratulations, Heidi! My favorite line is the jumping rope of words.
ReplyDeleteThank you! So glad you enjoyed them :)
DeleteFall is my favorite season, too, and these Heidi's poems are perfect celebrations of the season. I love "fall's festive confetti!" Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDelete"Falls festive confetti" is one of my favorite lines, too, Catherine. Heidi has a delightful way with words and images. So glad you enjoyed them :)
DeleteI love Fall, too, Kimberley, and love these poems of Heidi's that you shared. Our trees are just turning, but leaves "yellow as butter" have been swirling around for a while. And today we had snow, though the usual Fall wonderful weather will be back soon. Happy Fall!
ReplyDeleteOh no, on the snow, Linda! Fall is my favorite, but what comes after is my least favorite. I'm hoping for a snowless October and November. I'm glad you enjoyed the poems:) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteKimberly, those pumpkins on your porch are so much fun! Happy fall, and thanks for sharing the dancing leaves. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Irene! :)
DeleteA transplanted northerner, "fall's festive confetti" is what I miss most. Thanks for sharing Heidi's delightful book, Kimberly. Your porch is so inviting!
ReplyDeleteGlad I (with Heidi's words) could bring a little fall to your neck of the woods, Michelle :)
DeleteWhat fabulous poems, love the word play and rhythm! And you have the BEST and most colorful Fall display on your front porch. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed the poems and the front porch, jama. Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteThank you, Kimberly for inviting us in for a look into the fall season via your festive porch. I can see why your children and granddaughter enjoy Heidi's poems. They have wonderful rhyme and a beat to keep children excited to repeat.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carol!
DeleteHeidi is a pro with wordplay! I'm so happy for all her success. Those pumpkins on your porch are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda! :)
DeleteIt's been a beautiful fall here in Maine and I've been enjoying the leaf confetti. I love your festive porch! Heidi's book has always been a favorite with my students.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're enjoying fall in your neck of the woods, Molly, and that your students are still enjoying Heidi's book :)
DeleteWelcome, fall! It's my favorite season, too. Thank you for sharing these delightful poems. I'm ready to dance with those leaves!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed them, Kay. Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteThanks for this look back to what is clearly a classic--that I missed! These poems will work well with my preK kids. Enjoy the season!
ReplyDeleteIf you get a chance to get a copy of the book, your kiddos will enjoy each and every poem. It's a delight!
DeleteSuch sweet poetry for little ones. I'll have to share these with my Kindergarten poets!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed them, Christie, and I'm sure your little ones will enjoy them, too :)
DeleteI love your porch! Fall is my favorite season, too! And thanks for sharing Heidi's wonderful poems. I don't have grandkids yet, but I think I'll get a copy of that to share with the kiddos I work with (and maybe grandchildren someday).
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