First published in 1997 and unavailable for three years, this ALA Notable Book of 200 poems for animal lovers is now being reissued with a price lowered from $22.95 to $19.95. Culled by Jack Prelutsky from the works of more than 100 highly acclaimed poets of the twentieth century, here is a poetic parade of the animal kingdom that ranges from the lowly earthworm to the majestic whale and just about every creature in between. Some of the poems are playful and funny; others are insightful and thoughtfulbut all are brief and fun to read aloud. Whether by Ogden Nash or Seamus Heaney, William Carlos Williams or Marianne Moore, the striking images of each poem are captured in the deft brushstrokes, sure sense of color, and lyrical compositions of Meilo So, a brilliant young watercolorist. The Beauty of the Beast is a big, joyous book offering lasting value. Altogether, it is a beautiful gift for the whole family to treasure, grow with, and cherish. Complete with author and title indexes.
Children's Literature
Poetry is fun, declares Andrew Carroll, executive director of the American Poetry and Literacy Project. It is language at its finest and most playful. Carroll, who sees the art form as sparking everything that's worthwhile in life-curiosity, creativity, empathy, a sense of wonder. suggests that parents interested in helping to kindle that spark in their kids should make poetry a treat, not a type of homework, and they should share books full of beautiful illustrations and great sounds. These 200 animal poems reflect a variety of poetic styles and moods, with watercolor paintings that capture the spirit of creatures from ladybugs to lions and these selections would be a wonderful choice to meet Carroll's criteria.
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Literature & Fiction
- Poetry
- Literature & Fiction
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Author :
Language : English
Edition : First Edition
Published :2006-03-14
Number Of Pages : 112
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 067987058X
ISBN-13 : 9780679870586
Item weight : 1.45 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 8.5 in x 10.9 in
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