After seeing some of the lovely illustrations from this book on Olga Godim's post, I had to see if my library had this. The title alone ensured I had to read this. As a poetry book, it's a lovely picture book. Seriously, most of these pictures are quite lovely, though some remind me of the ugly ...
A stirring collection of poems about global peacemakers and social activists, quite a few lesser-known but worth knowing. Brief biographical sketches follow the poems. A good collection of contributing illustrators, too,
I really like this book. There are many perspectives with which to experience this story of one hundred years of a house. Illustrator Roberto Innocenti is magnificent. The oversize format is ideal; the poetry of J. Patric Lewis is pitch-perfect. A book to savor.
This biography won't appeal to everyone, but to those it does, it is a treat. Excellent poetic biography of blues legend Robert Johnson. A picture book for an older audience; one that adults will surely appreciate. Stylistically appropriate illustrations from Gary Kelley wrap this package up perfect...
A delightful collection of poems coupled with stunning photographs that you know will be awesome because it's, well, National Geographic. A wonderful anthology for classrooms, libraries and homes.
1/2/13 ** Take time to peruse this book slowly - it has layers like an onion. Each page has its own poem about some aspect of bluesman Robert Johnson. Some pages have lyrics of Johnson's songs. At the bottom of each page, there is a running footer of lines from yet another poem about Johnson's li...
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