Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217) K003 Poem Book

Students in Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217) K003 class published their first poetry book in May 2010.  See some of the poems below.

Elephants
I like elephants
Ask me why
    Because they have long trunks
    Because they have tusks
    Because they are gray
    Because they eat lots of grass
    Because
    Because
    Because, that's why
I like elephants

Monster
I have a pet monster
He's really a lobster
He sweeps the floor
And dusts the door
He's really obnoxious

Children think they're very wild
High in the trees
I think they're the best
My sister likes them too
Playing on the vines
A very nice animal
No ordinary monkey
Zoos keep them safe
Excellent climbers
Extraordinary animals
See them if you can!