{"product_id":"is-it-true-a-collection-of-childrens-poetry-9781944986360","title":"Is It True?: A Collection of Children's Poetry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChildren's Poetry Book About Idioms and Common Expressions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs It True?\u003c\/em\u003e is a humorous poetry collection that helps children understand the confusing idioms and expressions adults use every day. Written by Wyoming Poet Laureate Eugene M. Gagliano, this illustrated book turns literal misunderstandings into learning moments filled with laughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Idioms Through Poetry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChildren hear adults say things like \"Your father's in the dog house,\" \"Lost your marbles,\" or \"Double-jointed\" and take these phrases literally. This poetry collection explores how these common sayings sound strange to young minds and provides an interactive way for parents and teachers to explain their actual meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInteractive Reading Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a read-aloud book, \u003cem\u003eIs It True?\u003c\/em\u003e encourages parent-child interaction through poetry. Each poem presents a child's literal interpretation of adult expressions, creating opportunities for discussion and shared learning. The humorous approach makes language development engaging for early readers and older children alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Value for Classroom and Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis poetry collection supports literacy development and language comprehension for ages 4-12. Teachers use it for classroom reading to introduce figurative language concepts, while parents appreciate it as an educational tool that doesn't feel like a lesson. The wordplay and illustrated format keep children returning to read the poems repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Author Eugene M. Gagliano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEugene M. Gagliano is a Wyoming Poet Laureate, retired elementary teacher, and award-winning children's author. His previous work, \u003cem\u003eMy Teacher Dances on the Desk\u003c\/em\u003e, won the 2010 Delaware Diamonds Book List Children's Choice Award. He has also authored \u003cem\u003eC is for Cowboy, a Wyoming Alphabet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLittle Wyoming\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAngel's Landing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBooger\u003c\/em\u003e, and the award-winning \u003cem\u003eDee and the Mammoth\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Gift Giving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt an affordable price point, this paperback makes an excellent educational gift for young readers. Whether for birthdays, classroom rewards, or building a home library, \u003cem\u003eIs It True?\u003c\/em\u003e combines entertainment with language learning in a format children genuinely enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGagliano, Eugene:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Children's author and Wyoming Poet Laureate, Eugene M. Gagliano, is the author of My Teacher Dances on the Desk, a humorous collection of children's poetry (winner of the 2010 Delaware Diamonds Book List Children's Choice Award). Gene is a retired elementary teacher, and author of C is for Cowboy, a Wyoming Alphabet; Little Wyoming; Angel's Landing, Booger, and the award winning Dee and the Mammoth.","brand":"Sastrugi Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493283172626,"sku":"9781944986360","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1791480a-4522-49a5-8ae3-cb8c08860a80.jpg?v=1730641748","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/is-it-true-a-collection-of-childrens-poetry-9781944986360","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}