Even if there were no wonderful poetry in this book (which there is), it would stand on its own as a stunning tribute to children's illustration. Nine Caldecott medalists are represented here, including Maurice Sendak, Arnold Lobel, and Leo and Diane Dillon. This meaty selection of more than 100 poems includes many old favorites such as "The Gingerbread Man" by Rowena Bennett and poems by A.A. Milne and e.e. cummings, as well as limericks, humorous verse, and contributions from many cultures. Each section of poems--grouped by themes ranging from "Spooky Poems" to "Mostly Nonsense"--is illustrated by a different artist. You'll find biographical notes about the illustrators and indexes to the poems by title, first line, and author. Any collector of beautiful children's books--young or not so young--will sing a song of glee while leafing through this excellent collection. (Ages 4 to 9)
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A collection of 115 poems by a variety of well-known authors with illustrations by nine Caldecott medalists.
Sing a Song of Popcorn: Every Child's Book of Poems ANNOTATION
A.A. Milne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Shel Silverstein, Carl Sandberg, and Langston Hughes are among the contributors to this splendid collection. The one hundred twenty-eight poems are divided into nine thematic sections, each illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist. Originally intended for classroom use, the editors were careful to choose poems that would instill in children a love for poetry.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Here is a stunning collection of poetry ranging from ancient to contemporary, gloriously illustrated in full color by nine Caldecott Medal-winning artists.
Culled from the works of renowened poets which include Shel Silverstein, Robert Louis Stevenson, Emily Dickinson, Edward Lear, and Ogden Nash, these 128 selections are as varied as life itself. There are poems that are funny, some that are touching, some that are profound, and some that are pure nonsense. Some of them are spine-tingling, while others will leave the reader with a warm, peaceful glow. A cultural diversity is also represented in the subject matter, the poets, and the artists.
SYNOPSIS
A.A. Milne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Shel Silverstein, Carl Sandberg, and Langston Hughes are among the contributors to this splendid collection. The one hundred twenty-eight poems are divided into nine thematic sections, each illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist. Originally intended for classroom use, the editors were careful to choose poems that would instill in children a love for poetry.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Mary Quattlebaum
In the introduction to this book, the editor says the title was chosen to "make clear that this was a joyous collection that belonged in every home with a child in it." Indeed, the poems and wordplay within are as lively as popcorn, and the illustrations provide a feast for the eyes, if not for the palate. The poems, selected by Scholastic editors de Regniers, Eva Moore, Mary Michaels White, and Jan Carr, are arranged into nine sections, with such titles as "Fun with Rhymes," "Mostly Nonsense," "Story Poems," and "Mostly People." Each section is illustrated by a Caldecott Medal winner, with Trina Schart Hyman's exuberant kids, Arnold Lobel's expressive animals, and Maurice Sendak's wacky creations frolicking across the pages. Leo and Diane Dillon, Richard Egielski, and Marc Simont also lend their pens, brushes, sense of color, and considerable talents to this collection. Especially beautiful are Marcia Brown's impressionistic watercolors for the poems in "Mostly Weather" and "In a Few Words." To get into the Halloween spirit, try making a batch of popcorn balls and reading the section on "Spooky Poems," awash with Margot Zemach's tricky bats, snickery witches, sickle moons, and one disgruntled owl.
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