Poems to Grow By

Poems to Grow By is a collection of 48 children's poems written and illustrated by the author over a 50-year time period beginning when she was only 8-10 years old. Written by a female Professor Emeritus of Environmental Geology at the University of Notre Dame (Indiana USA) the collection includes many environmental science and travel-themed poems as well as poems focusing on family and fun. Written for children of all ages the poems are whimsical thought-provoking and inspirational. The book is divided into five sections: Ever a Child Near and Far Nature's Mystery The Rhyme's the Thing and Wise and Foolish Poems. In addition to simple illustrations the collection includes many photographs taken over the course of the author's travels near and far. This is a book designed for generations of poetry lovers to read and enjoy together. It is a celebration of science music literature art and family and of the amazingly beautiful diverse world in which we live.