Music and Harmony in Children's Poetry (page 2)

Cover art for HIP HOP SPEAKS TO CHILDREN

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2008

HIP HOP SPEAKS TO CHILDREN: A CELEBRATION OF POETRY WITH A BEAT

edited by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Kristen Balouch

"The variety of poetic forms and performance styles (sometimes elucidated on the CD, as well is in Giovanni's introduction) makes this collection an excellent source of material not found together elsewhere. (Poetry anthology. 7-12)"

The subtitle is more descriptive of the content of this engaging book than the title. Read full book review >

Cover art for SIPPING SPIDERS THROUGH A STRAW

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2008

SIPPING SPIDERS THROUGH A STRAW: CAMPFIRE SONGS FOR MONSTERS

by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Gris Grimly

"All together now. (Poetry. 8-12)"

There's no printed music but few readers will feel the lack, as DiPucchio expertly recasts 18 chestnuts into rousingly icky versions that practically sing themselves. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 30, 2006

JAZZ

by Walter Dean Myers, illustrated by Christopher Myers

"This offering stands as a welcome addition to the literature of jazz: In a genre all too often done poorly for children, it stands out as one of the few excellent treatments. (Picture book/poetry. 8+)"

A cycle of 15 poems and vivid, expressive paintings celebrate that most American genre of music: jazz. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 1, 2005

JAZZ ABZ: AN A TO Z COLLECTION OF JAZZ PORTRAITS

by Wynton Marsalis, illustrated by Paul Rogers

"Yeahhhh. (Poetry. YA)"

At last: a jazz book that thrillingly, exhilaratingly, palpitatingly gets it. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2003

DEAR WORLD

by Takayo Noda, illustrated by Takayo Noda

"This sweetly lyrical children's debut, with its deeply engaging visual and thematic currents, is bound to linger with readers and pre-readers alike. (Picture book/poetry. 5-10)"

Using brilliant, subtly modulated colors and expressively shaped pieces of handmade paper, Noda creates a world of deceptive simplicity in neat collages of stylized houses, orchards, and gardens, of seasonal changes, of glowing arrays of stars, birds, fish, and flowers. Read full book review >

Cover art for ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 2001

ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

by Cecil Frances Alexander, illustrated by Bruce Whatley

"Lovely. (Picture book/poetry. 5-9)"

All things are indeed "bright and beautiful" in the serene, sharply detailed country scenes Whatley (Wait! Read full book review >

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Music and Harmony in Children's Poetry (page 2)