Jed’s Really Useful Poem (Flying Foxes)

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When the old oak tree in the park dies, the local paper runs a competition for children to write a poem about trees.

Jed starts writing immediately. The prize is his photo in the paper and lunch with the mayor! But best of all, Jed discovers that even an old oak tree can have many new lives…Recycling makes caring about the environment a worthwhile project for all young readers.

From the Back Cover.

Jed can’t wait to find out if his tree poem will be published in the newspaper. Will he get to plant a sapling in the park and have lunch with the mayor? Jed only hopes the mayor doesn’t eat posh food for lunch.
A clever combination of the themes of poetry writing and recycling that prompts the reader to take action.

With additional activities and information, Flying Foxes are the perfect springboard for learning.