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40 pp.
| Farrar |
March, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-374-35766-8$$15.00
(1)
K-3
Illustrated by
Natalie Babbitt.
Babbitt's illustrations, minimalist in form but not in impact, match the incisive delicacy of Worth's twenty-six poems. Worth's inspiration lies in finding beauty in the ordinary; her genius lies in her ability to communicate that vision in precise, original imagery. These are not just skillfully crafted, clever poems but pungent, thoughtful, often philosophical commentaries.
Reviewer: Mary M. Burns
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2002