Cool Melons - Turn to Frogs!: The Life and Poems of Issa
by Matthew Gollub and Kazuko G. Stone
Like the haiku form of poetry itself, here is a book that is all grace and wonder.... read more
13 Total Resources 4 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Picture Book
Year Published 1998
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 860L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Books about Haiku
- Reading Picture Books, Writing Poetry
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Matthew Gollub
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Lesson Plan from Lee & Low
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Awards & Distinctions 4

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 1999

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2022
Selection, 1999

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2022
Selection, 1999

CCBC Choices
Selection, 1998
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