The Horn Book Guide

LITERATURE

Maynard, John, Editor

William Blake

48 pp. | Sterling | April, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8069-3647-5 $14.95

(3) 4-6 Poetry for Young People series. Illustrated by Alessandra Cimatoribus. After an introduction that focuses on Blake's life, talents, and forward-thinking vision, Maynard presents selections primarily from Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience. Each poem includes a brief introductory note; difficult words from the poems are defined in the margins. Luminous illustrations in blues, greens, and golds employ strong shapes and unusual angles. Ind.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister