TURTLE IN JULY

by Marilyn Singer ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 1989

This collection of animal poems, tied to the months and the cycle of the seasons, would be a good companion to Fleischman's duets (e.g., Joyful Noise, 1988). Singer's rhythmic, short-lined verse is full of sharp images and echoes of beasts (""Cow"": ""I approve of June/Fresh food to chew/and chew/and chew/Lots of room to move around. . .""; ""March Bear"": ""Who I?/Where I?/When I Now?/No matter/Need water/Few berries/Fresh ants. . .""). Pinkney's portraits of the animals in action are true to both life and Singer's verse, colorfully set in just the right amount of background detail. A fine, appealing book.

Pub Date: Sept. 1, 1989

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Macmillan

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 15, 1989

Categories: POETRY