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If You Could Be An Animal, Which One Would You Be?

by Diane B. Cormier; Edited by Michael J. Cormier; Illustrated by Laurie A. Faust

20 pages; Saddle stitched; Children's. Illustrated.; catalogue #06-0964; ISBN 1-4120-9210-8; US$10.00, C$11.50, EUR8.21, £5.75

Boys and girls are fascinated by animals and often mimic them. This poetry book encourages children to use their imagination and jump like a frog or stomp like an elephant.

Children of all ages are fascinated by animals. Girls and boys have vivid imaginations and love to pretend. They mimic different kinds of animals that reflect their looks, personalities, and behaviors. In this book of rhymes, children quack like a duck, run fast like a cheetah, swim like a fish, etc.

At the end of the book, children will have a chance to personalize their books by writing their own poems and answering the question: If you could be an animal, which one would YOU be?

This book of poems will excite preschoolers with its musical verse and colorful illustrations. Primary school children will use their imaginations and imitate some of these animals. Older girls and boys will be encouraged to write poems of their own. There is something for all young children to enjoy in this fun-filled poetry book.

Diane Cormier was born on December 3, 1945 in Somerville, MA. She has been married to her husband, Roland, for 34 years and lives in Western Massachusetts. Her family includes her daughter, Kim, and son-in-law, Mike; her son, Mike, and daughter-in-law, Caroline; and her beautiful 20 month-old granddaughter, Alyssa.

Diane has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in guidance as well as a special certification in reading. She has taught elementary students for 13 years. She was also a reading department chair and reading resource teacher of middle school children for 21 years. She is now retired after 34 wonderful years in education.

The author enjoys crafts, reading, writing poetry, jogging, traveling, Broadway plays, and spending time with her loving family and friends.

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