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Foster, John
2 Reviews
(3)
PS
Illustrated by
Melanie Williamson.
Foster includes two of his own poems in this picture book collection of twenty-one nighttime poems. Traditional rhymes mix with favorites by Eve Merriam and Eleanor Farjeon along with poems by less-well-known writers. Acrylic paintings use delicately outlined people set against backgrounds that shade from twilight colors to midnight blue.
Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke
(3)
K-3
This handsome anthology of animal poems includes traditional poets as well as contemporary ones; the verse ranges in tone from funny and silly to serious and thoughtful. Seven illustrators with varying styles contribute to the appealing look of the collection. Many of the poems are more difficult than the title suggests, but this is a nice addition to the read-aloud shelf. Ind.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
2 reviews
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