Dazzling wordplay sets young imaginations spinning. Rebecca Kai Dotlich pays poetic tribute to things that shake or slap, whoosh or whirl, swirl or spill in this captivating book of verse. With charming illustrations by Karen Dugan, these twenty-three poems sparkle with clever imagery and crackle with dazzling wordplay. Here's a remarkable collection by a gifted poet.
Book Details
Format:
Trade Paperback
Price:
11.95 USD / 11.95 CAD
Published: 2010-08-01
ISBN: 9781590788288
Imprint:
Wordsong
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 10
Grades:
Grades K-2
Ages:
5-7 years
"Colors are bright without being garish and there's a sense of joy throughout. A different way of viewing the world around us."--Kirkus Reviews
"Colorful illustrations full of swirling movement enhance the playfulness of the verses. These imaginative poems could be used to inspire children's own creative writing."--School Library Journal
"[T]his exuberant physical romp is grounded in realism and the joy of language."--Booklist
