Sometimes I Feel Like a River - Danielle Daniel

n nFollowing the huge success of Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox, this companion book is a lyrical celebration of our relationship to the natural world.n nIn each of twelve short poems, a child tells us how or why they feel like the sun, a river, a mountain, a cloud, the rain, a forest and more. Their deeply felt connections and identification with these wonders point to how much we are all part of the natural world. Each poem comes to life through vivid, playful illustrations that show the children immersed in their surroundings.

The book serves as a gentle call to action -- to notice, appreciate, preserve and protect our environment, while delighting in all its beauty. n nA mindfulness activity -- A Mindful Walk or Roll -- invites young readers to use their senses to experience their surroundings to the fullest. Includes a brief author's note that highlights our connections to the natural world.n n n n nKey Text Featuresn nauthor's noten nillustrationsn npoemsn nprocedural textn n n n nCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: n nCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.5n nRecognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).n nCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2n nRetell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.n nCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4n nIdentify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.n