Synopses & Reviews
With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror!
"Remarkable."The Washington Post
"This mind-bending poetry is accompanied by Masse's equally intelligent, equally amusing art."Time Out New York for Kids
Whats brewing when two favoritespoetry and fairy talesare turned (literally) on their heads? Its a revolutionary recipe: an infectious new genre of poetry and a lovably modern take on classic stories.
First, read the poems forward (how old-fashioned!), then reverse the lines and read again to give familiar tales, from Sleeping Beauty to that Charming Prince, a delicious new spin. Witty, irreverent, and warm, this gorgeously illustrated and utterly unique offering holds a mirror up to language and fairy tales, and renews the fun and magic of both.
Review
"Genius!" - Wired.com
“Singer and Masses companion to Mirror Mirror is just as inspired as its predecessor.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Fun, thoughtful, beautifully written poems that employ a poetic form called a reverso to spin a familiar fairy tale in a new direction.” - Shelf Awareness, starred review
"Singers poetry begs to be read aloud as listeners savor Masses accompanying illustrations. This is a must-have book for a librarys poetry section as well as for any personal collection." - Library Media Connection, starred review
"This volume is one to savor." - Kirkus Reviews
“Marilyn Singer's verse in Follow Follow practically dances down each page . . . the effect is miraculous and pithy.” - The Wall Street Journal
"These are delightful to read and read aloud, and theyre a curricular dream for discussions of poetry, folklore, and point of view." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Masses two-sided illustrations capture the changes in point of view, tone, and color...Singers reversos present lyrical and evocative moments that will surprise and delight children and provide them with opportunities for critical discussion." - School Library Journal
Follow Follow is one of Booklist's 30 Best Books of the Year, a Cybils Award finalist, and an IRA Teachers Choices Reading List pick.
Review
"A mesmerizing and seamless celebration of language, imagery and perspective." —
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Masses clever compositions play with symmetry, bringing this smart concept to its fullest effect." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Cleverly constructed and insightful."—The Horn Book, starred review
"Truly a visual, as well as a literary, puzzle and such a treat!" —Library Media Connection, starred review
“Fun, thoughtful, beautifully written poems that employ a poetic form called a reverso to spin a familiar fairy tale in a new direction.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review
With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror!
Mirror Mirror is an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best 100 Children's Book of the Year, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors Choice, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, a Washington Post Top 15 Childrens Book of the Year, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, a Publishers Weekly Best Childrens Book of the Year, a Land of Enchantment Book Award Winner, and one of Time Out New York Kids' 50 Best Books for Kids.
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Awards for Mirror Mirror: Mirror Mirror is an ALA Notable Book, one of the New York Public Library's Best 100 Children's Books of 2010, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2010, a Booklist Editors Choice, one of the Bank Street College of Education Best Books of the Year, a Washington Post Top 15 Childrens Books of 2010, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, a Publishers Weekly Best Childrens Books of 2010, and one of Time Out New York Kids's 50 Best Books for Kids.
Praise for Mirror Mirror:
"A mesmerizing and seamless celebration of language, imagery and perspective."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Masses clever compositions play with symmetry, bringing this smart concept to its fullest effect."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Cleverly constructed and insightful.
"—The Horn Book, starred review
"Truly a visual, as well as a literary, puzzle and such a treat!"
—Library Media Connection, starred review
Review
“Singer and Masses companion to
Mirror Mirror is just as inspired as its predecessor.” -
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Read alongside the traditional tales it plays off of or enjoyed on its own, this volume is one to savor." - Kirkus Book Reviews
"These are delightful to read and read aloud, and theyre a curricular dream for discussions of poetry, folklore, and point of view." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Praise for Mirror Mirror:
"A mesmerizing and seamless celebration of language, imagery and perspective." - Kirkus Book Reviews, starred review
"A must-purchase that will have readers marveling over a visual and verbal feast." - Booklist, starred review
"A remarkably clever and versatile book...a must-have for any library." - School Library Journal, starred review
"Masses clever compositions play with symmetry, bringing this smart concept to its fullest effect." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Cleverly constructed and insightful." - The Horn Book, starred review
"Truly a visual, as well as a literary, puzzle and such a treat!" -Library Media Connection, starred review
Mirror Mirror is an ALA Notable Book, one of the New York Public Library's Best 100 Children's Books of 2010, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2010, a Booklist Editors Choice, one of the Bank Street College of Education Best Books of the Year, a Washington Post Top 15 Childrens Books of 2010, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, one of Publishers Weekly's Best Childrens Books of 2010, and one of Time Out New York Kids's 50 Best Books for Kids.
Synopsis
Now one of Booklist's 30 Best Books of the Year "Genius "
Wired.com Marilyn Singer's verse in Follow Follow practically dances down each page . . . the effect is miraculous and pithy.
The Wall Street Journal Once upon a time, Mirror Mirror, a brilliant book of fairy tale themed reversos a poetic form in which the poem is presented forward and then backward became a smashing success. Now a second book is here with more witty double takes on well-loved fairy tales such as Thumbelina and The Little Mermaid.
Read these clever poems from top to bottom and they mean one thing. Then reverse the lines and read from bottom to top and they mean something else it is almost like magic
A celebration of sight, sound, and story, this book is a marvel to read again and again."
Synopsis
Poems perfect for a year in the life - a dog's life, that is!
Day in, day out, our dogs are there for it all. But they see holidays quite differently than we do - Halloween, for example, is when you can't tell the real cats from the costumes! And, of course, dogs have special days of their own, like Hole Digging Day or the dreaded Visit to the Vet Day. Perfect for dog lovers of all ages, this clever book by one of the leading children's poets celebrates all those days and more, looking at a whole year in the life of our canine companions.
Synopsis
Now one of Booklist's 30 Best Books of the Year!
"Genius!" Wired.com
Marilyn Singer's verse in Follow Follow practically dances down each page . . . the effect is miraculous and pithy.” The Wall Street Journal
Once upon a time, Mirror Mirror, a brilliant book of fairy tale themed reversosa poetic form in which the poem is presented forward and then backwardbecame a smashing success. Now a second book is here with more witty double takes on well-loved fairy tales such as Thumbelina and The Little Mermaid.
Read these clever poems from top to bottom and they mean one thing. Then reverse the lines and read from bottom to top and they mean something elseit is almost like magic!
A celebration of sight, sound, and story, this book is a marvel to read again and again.
About the Author
Marilyn Singer (www.marilynsinger.net) is the author of more than 50 children's books. Her book
Mirror Mirror was named a Washington Post Top 15 Children's Book of 2010 and a finalist for the Cybil Award in Poetry, as well as receiving six starred reviews. Ms. Singer, her husband, and their standard poodle divide their time between Brooklyn, New York, and Litchfield County, Connecticut.
Miki Sakamoto has illustrated numerous picture books for young readers. She lives in Los Angeles.