On a trip to the zoo, young Jonathan returns a lost hat to Marianne, a woman who wears all black and scribbles notes on a little book. When Marianne invites him to tour the zoo with her, Jonathan makes a new friend and learns that he too can write poetry. With lighthearted illustrations and a poetically told story, this picture book about poet Marianne Moore offers readers a glimpse of the writing process and their own potential to become writers. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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