Bøker av Kalli Dakos

Recess in the Dark is a unique collection of poems that offers a new perspective on how students live in the Canadian North, complete with stunning illustrations of the natural beauty. Each poem touches on the different experiences of kids in far north, from seeing sled dogs, the Northern Lights to having recess in the complete darkness, and wearing long underwear when braving the cold weather. Every page is beautifully illustrated and most include fun facts about life in the Arctic circle.Share the magic of poetry with the growing young minds.

What really goes on at school! Funny poems and pictures explore the secret lives of school lunches, jungle gyms, pencils, and more.

The true potency of needing to express one's unhappiness and the power of having someone else listen and help is a strong message for young readers. Like a favourite teacher or mentor, they may not be around forever, just for a short but meaningful time.

This collection of insightful and endearing poems explores what kids experience on the inside that cannot be seen from the outside. From topics that readers experience every day, like the agony of waiting for recess, to the monotony of homework, to things that aren't easy to talk about, like death and bullying, the poems are incredibly relatable.

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