M
is for
Minnesota
written by kids
for kids
A
is for Apple
Honeycrisp apples, so crunchy and sweet.
They are my favorite fruit to eat.
B
is for
Boundary
Waters
In the Boundary Waters
on a sunny day,
You may see otters
splash and play.
C
is for
Cherry on a Spoon
Big fat cherry on a spoon,
Round and red like a balloon.
D
is for
Dogsledding
Teams of dogs run
through snow,
Taking mushers where
they want to go.
E
is for Entertainment
At Mall of America there’s so much to do:
An aquarium, a theme park, and tons of stores, too.
F
is for Farming
Minnesota farmers grow many useful crops.
Corn, soybeans, oats, and sugar beets are tops.
G
is for Gray Wolf
Gray wolves on the move, pups in tow,
Through deciduous forests hunting prey as they go.
H
is for Hockey
Many Minnesota players who skate in our games
Go on to have careers full of fame.
I
is for Ice House
In an ice house I gave fishing a try,
And before long I caught a walleye.
J
is for Jell-O Salad
Of all the sweets I’ve found in Jell-O,
My favorite by far is the marshmallow.
K
is for Kayaking
When kayaking it’s fun to explore
All our lakes, even Lake Superior.
L
is for Loon
If you want to find a loon
Listen for its beautiful tune.
M
is for Minneapolis
We used to be the city that milled all the flour,
But now there’s hustle and bustle every hour!
N
is for
Northern Lights
As the sun and gases collide and play,
Purple, red, and green make a colorful display.
O
is for Ojibwe
Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, and Chippewa are all one nation.
They came to Minnesota in a westward migration.
P
is for Prairies
Grass so tall, expanse so vast—
I’ve come to see the prairie at last.
Q
is for Queen
Who is bigger, better, butter? At the State Fair
