Teaching Youth the Lessons of Humanity with Examples of Literary Devices in this Playful Poetry Book

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Author and high school English teacher, Todd Day, uses his literary charm and writing abilities to incorporate the fundamental lessons of life with jovial poetry that drives readers, both youth and adult, to make the most with what life has to offer.

PRLog - May 13, 2013 - HAMPSTEAD, Md. -- Never Play Checkers with a Leapfrog is a poetry book targeted towards children, but audiences of all ages will be able to read these often silly, yet insightful poems. Todd Day has been able to put a fresh set of eyes on the conventional happenings in our society. In a world where poetry continues to be under-appreciated, Day’s use of poetic muse is meant to spark a creative interest in young readers, guiding them towards a future that doesn’t have to be viewed as ordinary.

While Never Play Checkers with a Leapfrog acts as a children’s poetry book, both youth and adults can take away the valuable lessons of dreaming big, maintaining friendships and living life without fear. With a poetry style similar to the likes of Shel Silverstein, Todd Day incorporates moral teachings into simplistic situations. In addition, Never Play Checkers with a Leapfrog offers many examples of literary devices as a beneficial guide for its young readers. With this visual aid at hand, Day provides readers with literary tools that promote both creativity and writing. For those seeking a new route of personal expression, readers can recognize and articulate their feelings into their own unique styles of poetry.

Each poem in Never Play Checkers with a Leapfrog leads the reader to discover simple teachings that are not often seen in today’s society. Important life lessons tucked in amongst the prose provides guidance on appreciating others, being modest, having dedication and not judging others. Although designed specifically for late elementary and middle school age groups, these poems and teaching aids will delight readers of all ages.

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