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Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children’s author Patricia Herber, holds a B. S. Degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University and a master’s degree from Penn State University. She is a retired first grade teacher who taught and resides in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Since retiring, she has been enjoying traveling, reading, following school sporting events, and spending time with her blessed grandchildren. It is her hope that she will nurture in them a joy of reading that will last a lifetime. She is especially delighted to share her engaging collection of rhyming poems and amusing illustrations through this book.

Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children is a delightful collection of poems and colorful artwork that uses rhymes to teach about holidays, dental health, fire safety, animals, dinosaurs, etc. The author, Patricia Herber, firmly believes that the concept of rhyming is an important skill that can be a fun way to help children learn to read. Written in an easy-to-read and listen-to format, children will enjoy turning the pages as they learn fun facts and view amusing illustrations. This totally entertaining book will surely capture your child’s attention and is appropriate for toddlers through age ten.

“A Journey to a Fun and Exciting Land is Brought to Us by a Compilation of Beautiful Poems

Nursery rhymes go way back. Quick research on its history will suggest that it had been used as an educational tool to teach children about past events since the 16th Century. This goes to show that rhyming is one of the most effective ways of rearing a child’s mind.

Patricia Herber and her 31-years of teaching experience for first-graders share her belief in rhyming as a tool for increasing the vocabulary of children. In her book, “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children,” she will treat every child to a rhythmic adventure that will help them improve their reading and vocabulary.

Herber has always been passionate about children and writing. Over the years, she had compiled an impressive collection of poems and rhymes. In this anthology, she presents some of these works, and it will surely transport children into a land where all things cute and adorable exists. From butterflies, bears, rainbows, puppies to holidays, occupations, history, fire safety, dinosaurs, and many more. She also incorporated vibrant and colorful illustrations that will help retain the attention of any child and will let them explore the realms of their imagination. On top of this, it will also educate them as Herber subtly introduces words that can improve the child’s vocabulary. Her word choice, paired with her fun and rhythmic writing style, will surely inspire them to read and learn more. The book certainly deserves all of the high-praises from people who had already bought a copy.”