In this audio clip, Jon Scieszka playfully reads selected poems from his book Science Verse (Penguin, 2004). I enjoy his chuckles after each poem, and I love how he incorporates both humor and poetry into the curricular area of science.
Listen to Jon Scieszka read multiple short poems from his book Science Verse. Enjoy!
Here’s a favorite excerpt from the poem “Evolution”:
Your mama is that shape,
And your knuckles always scrape …
‘Cause Grandpa was an ape.
Poetry Friday is hosted at Becky’s Book Reviews this week.
Posted by Danika Brubaker, MLS, Author & Publisher Liaison Librarian
That’s a great book. Love his book with math rhymes too “Math Curse” — so funny.
Hi Danika,
I am saving your post to listen to Jon at the end of day. What a treat! Thanks!
Laura
Danika, I love Science Verse. Have to admit I haven’t listened to the CD again since I very first bought the book, so it was fun to hear Jon read these. Clearly, I’m gonna need to get that CD out and listen to it again:>)