Nicholas Ruddock
It was fun to read. I liked that they added different types of poems and animals.
– Grade 3 student
This is a Tiny Fragile Snake
Fifteen poems explore close encounters with animals … and choosing to respond tenderly.
Whether it’s helping a hummingbird escape, respecting a bear’s habitat, admiring a heron’s beauty, or giving way to ants at a picnic, the human response in these poems is to do no harm, and to help whenever possible. The poems follow a seasonal progression, ending with a final poem that imagines where each animal might be on a winter night.
Inspired by personal experiences, Nicholas Ruddock’s poems are simply written, with a pleasing rhyme, and fun to read aloud. In the spirit of the text, Ashley Barron’s cut-paper collage illustrations portray each creature with respectful realism, in environments ranging from rural and wild to urban and suburban.
A delightful dip into poetry for young animal lovers!
Read on to find the recommendations for This is a Tiny Fragile Snake courtesy of June Avenue Public School’s Grade 3 and 4 students!
“I think it was really nice and made you really calm when you read it because it is not so hard to read. It is about
a snake.”
– Grade 3 student
“It was fun to read. I liked that they added different types of poems and animals.”
– Grade 4 student
“I liked this book because it’s telling you about different animals and what they like.”
– Grade 3 student