Today’s cozy read‑aloud features a reflective selection of poems from Poetry for Kids: Carl Sandburg, a beautifully curated introduction to Sandburg’s lyricism. These poems highlight the landscapes, atmospheres, and gentle movements that define his writing — fog rolling in, waves rising, roads stretching forward, windows framing sunsets, and valleys echoing with song.

For this video, I chose poems that create a quiet “Wandering Places Journey”:

a soft entrance through fog, a shifting sea, a moment of introspection, a road toward endings, a window onto evening light, and a final valley of warmth.

Before recording, I made a small index‑card collage inspired by Robert Crawford’s palette — muted greens, soft blues, and the rural textures that echo Sandburg’s landscapes. This quiet ritual helps me enter the illustrator’s world with intention.

🎥 Watch the full cozy read‑aloud and wander through Sandburg’s quiet places with me.