Cover of Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer's Market by children's author Michelle Schaub showing two children and their dogs surrounded by fruits, vegetables, and other delights of the farmer's market.

"Sprightly illustrations and engaging rhymes will leave readers eager to sample market bounty." -Kirkus Review  (Click here for full review)

"This irresistible collection is sure to inspire many market expeditions." -Book Page (Click here for full review)

"Like a farmer's market, you will find a great deal of variety here...think about the different ways you can use these poems for fluency work." -NC Teacher Stuff (Click here for full review)

Spend a day at the farmers' market with food, fun, and a fresh harvest.  Through eighteen lively poems, follow the adventures of two new friends and their canine companions as they discover how much there is to love at the market. 

Published by Charlesbridge Available at your local bookstores or online from BOOKSHOP, ANDERSON'S, AMAZON and BARNES&NOBLE

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Children's author Michelle Schaub poses with her poetry collection Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer's Market in a giant green John Deere tractor.

Click on Image to watch a video of Michelle Schaub sharing fresh-picked poetry from the cab of this giant John Deere Tractor.

Michelle shares her poem "Wild Dreams in Two Voices" from Fresh-Picked Poetry.

Gold leaf Logo for Growing Good Kids Award, won by Michelle Schaub's book Fresh-PIcked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers' Market.

Fresh-Picked Poetry: 2018 growing good kids book award winner

Blue Compass logo for  Northern Lights Book AwaRd, won by Michelle Schaub's book Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers' Market

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