Synopses & Reviews
“Ms. Worth brilliantly employs all aspects of the poets craft.” -
The New York Times Book Review
Each of the exquisite twenty-three poems in this posthumous collection by Valerie Worth carefully distinguishes one animal from all other creatures and captures it in all of its wonderful singularity - from wasp to snake to wren. The way Worth perfectly illuminates the uniqueness of each animal in her precise and elegant free verse will delight both fans of her celebrated Small Poems and readers encountering her poetry for the first time.
Breathtakingly rich cut-paper illustrations by Steve Jenkins provide a perfect counterpoint to Worths spare style, and together poetry and picture bring every animal vividly to life. Animal Poems is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Review
"This stunning collection will encourage readers to become careful observers, and to make the world of nature their own."
—Starred, Publishers Weekly "Vivid imagery and an expert command of sound and meter distinguish this collection of poems about animals.”
—Starred, Booklist “Will resonate with poetry lovers, but should also open doors for those who feel daunted by poetry.”
—Starred, School Library Journal, April 2007
“The works of Valerie Worth stand out as quiet portraits capturing the essence of the most ordinary subjects.” —Book Links, March 2007 “Impressive and regal.”—The Horn Book, May / June 2007
“The cut-paper illustrations are as rich in detail and color as the poetry they accompany.”—Kiwi Magazine
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* andquot;Each poem brings a sense of humor, respect, or wonder to its subject.andquot;
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* andquot;Each poem brings a sense of humor, respect, or wonder to its subject.andquot;
andmdash;Publishers Weekly, starred review
* andquot;Concluded with a glossary of big but fascinating words, this is equally suited to curricular units and cozy reads in front of a fire.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist, starred review
* andquot;A work to be savored by young artists and scientists.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus, starred review
* andquot;Winter Bees distinguishes itself with a focus on the science of animal survival, coupled with superlative illustrations. Readers young and old will enjoy this winter journey and marvel at the wonders of nature.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal, starred review
andquot;A handsome, persuasive, and authentic ambassador for creatures in their natural state.andquot;
andmdash;Horn Book Magazine
andquot;A collection thatand#39;s as crisp as the first snowfall, Winter Bees is the pefect way to pass a chilly afternoon.andquot;
andmdash;Bookpage
andquot;This author-artist duo makes winter wonder-filled.andquot;
andmdash;Shelf Awareness
* andquot;Sidman is a master at retaining overall momentum while giving the individual poems their own form and style.andquot;
andmdash;Bulletin, starred review
Synopsis
Rich cut-paper illustrations deftly portray a posthumous collection of twenty-three poems that carefully distinguishes one animal from all other creatures and captures it singularity, from wasp to bear. By the author of Small Poems. 12,500 first printing.
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Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold summons forth the charms and dictates of winter. Just as Joyce Sidman captured the drama of the pond in Song of the Water Boatman and the night woods in Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night, here she captures the drama of the cold.
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Why donand#8217;t snakes freeze to death?
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How does the tiny honeybee survive frost?
Learnand#160;aboutand#160; the secret lives of animals happening under the snow and howand#160;itand#160;buds to spring!
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Come to the bitter cold that blows through these poems! Feel the warmth of life that breathes into the beaver burrowing deep beneath the snow.
Discover the safe places where creatures survive, and how they stay alive in the wintertimeand#8212;untiland#160; roots poke from puddles of slush and broken ice to welcome the sun!
Then watch as spring melts the frost from this outstanding collection of poems paired with stunning linoleum prints that celebrate nature, along with her beauty and power.
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and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; In this outstanding picture book collection of poems by Newbery Honor-winning poet, Joyce Sidman (
Song of the Water Boatman,
Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night)
, discover how animals stay alive in the wintertime and learn about their secret lives happening under the snow. Paired with stunning linoleum print illustrations by Rick Allen, that celebrate natureand#39;s beauty and power.
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About the Author
VALERIE WORTH (1933-1994) is the author of many books for children, including All the Small Poems and Fourteen More and Peacock and Other Poems, which appeared on Fanfare, The Horn Book's Honor List, and was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. STEVE JENKINS has written and illustrated many picture books, including Actual Size and the Caldecott Honor Book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? He lives in Boulder, Colorado.