= Not bad. Might read twice. = Fun read first few times. Would get from library again. = Very enjoyable. Wouldn't mind owning a copy. = Awesome! Never tiresome for children, parents, teachers, or writers. May just have to buy this book.This week's pick is Mirror Mirror, A Book of Reversible Verse by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Josee Masse.
Year: 2010
Word Count: not very many (14 poems)
Book Level: unsure
Book Level: unsure
Age: 4-8
Topic: Fairy Tales, Poetry
Theme: N/A?
First Lines:
Who
says
it's true-
down
is
the only view?
If you believe that,
this poem
will challenge
you.
Up
is
something new.
RATINGS
CHILDREN: I had to explain some of the poems to my children, but they really enjoy the awesome artwork. It's vibrant and lyrical. Lyrical illustrations? Yes, I think so...
CHILDREN:
I had to explain some of the poems to my children, but they really enjoy the awesome artwork. It's vibrant and lyrical. Lyrical illustrations? Yes, I think so...
PARENTS: This is one of my new favorite books! I got it for my daughter for Christmas, but I think I like it more than she does. Now I need to find all the original fairy tales so my children will know them, too.
This is one of my new favorite books! I got it for my daughter for Christmas, but I think I like it more than she does. Now I need to find all the original fairy tales so my children will know them, too.TEACHERS:
Perfect for an intro to a poetry or fairy tale unit. Students will love trying out there own reversos! Could even assign one poem to a pair of students and have them do a study comparing the poem to the original fairy tale.WRITERS:
This has got to be one of my new all-time favorite books. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book! I could re-read it over and over and just soak of Marilyn's masterful command of the English language. AWESOME! I have even tried a few of my own reversos.
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Lyrical illustrations, loe the description. I am a big fan of Marilyn's work. I would definitely read this. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSounds great!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this book!
ReplyDeleteNot a poet, but I'll have to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteThe artwork looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose illustrations look amazing. Totally worth checking out for a change in perspective.
ReplyDeleteBooks that children can interact with are the best. This one will be a big hit at our house.
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing me to Marilyn's work. The artwork sounds beautiful! The entire book sounds unique!
ReplyDeleteThe colors in the artwork are gorgeous and I love the layout of the Snow White piece! Wonderful choice this week :)
ReplyDeleteThis does sound like a unique book. I'll have to check it out. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteUnique indeed. I had to restrain my "request it" finger when I looked it up in the library catalog though... I must finish and return the books I have before starting another inundation of requests!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun book! Me and my sister love this book!
ReplyDeleteThis just boggles my mind. I mean, how long did that take?! Now I've got to go try a reverso too!
ReplyDeleteIsn't this one of the most clever books you've ever seen? I was absolutely impressed with every spread.
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