SEACOAST POETRY GUIDE

The more we delve into Celia Thaxter’s poem about little Piccola, the more we discover how popular this poem used to be. We’re trying to bring it back. So here is a bonus Web page with additional illustrations from books that featured the holiday poem. Below you’ll also find a detailed study guide for homeschoolers who may wish to use the poem with students.  (Continued below) 

Pictures of Piccola 

Following are four more illustrations of Piccola and the sparrow taken from books published between 1875 and 1920. 

READ: The poem Piccola
READ: An essay on Celia Thaxter’s poem
STUDY:For homseschool students and teachers, Click for Guide

CONTINUE FOR PICCOLA STUDY GUIDE (next page)