Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
Praise for Mirror Mirror:
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"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
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"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 Children’s Books of 2010, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, one of Publisher’s Weekly Best Children’s Books of 2010, and one of Time Out New York Kids's 50 Best Books for Kids.
Review
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.
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.
Review
“Marilyn Singer's verse in
Follow Follow practically dances down each page . . . the effect is miraculous and pithy.” -
The Wall Street Journal
“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
"The adage “there are two sides to every story” is truly manifest. 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
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.
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.
Synopsis
Once upon a time...
These magically enchanting words begin the first of twenty-eight timeless tales retold or written by Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, The Brothers Grimm, and others. Artwork filled with exquisite color and detail brings beautiful princesses, wicked stepmothers, wild swans, and enchanted felines to life on these pages. Children will enjoy hearing such favorites as "Cinderella" and "Puss in Boots," as well as lesser-known tales from Russia, Japan, and other countries. This stunning collection of classic stories is a must for every book enthusiast.
Synopsis
Originally published in 1958, this book contains a selection of 28 traditional stories from the French, German, Danish, Russian and Japanese traditions. Includes The Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Puss in Boots, Thumbelina, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast.
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About the Author
Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than ninety children's book in a wide variety of genres, including many collections of poetry. Her best-selling Reverso Poems books have received numbers honors. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, and Washington, CT, with her husband and pets.
Table of Contents
The sleeping beauty /by Charles Perrault --The frog princess (from the Russian) --Donkey-skin /by Charles Perrault --Kuzma and the fox (from the Japanese) --Puss in boots /by Charles Perrault --Thumbelina /by Hans Christian Andersen --Green snake /by Madame d'Aulnoy --The tinder box /by Hans Christian Andersen --Cinderella /by Charles Perrault --Kip, the enchanted cat (from the Russian) --Grace and Derek /by Madame d'Aulnoy --Urashima and the turtle (from the Japanese) --Thumbkin /by Charles Perrault --The wild swans /by Hans Christian Anderson --Hans and the striped cat /by the Brothers Grimm --Little Red Riding Hood /by Charles Perrault --The white deer /by Madame d'Aulnoy --Beauty and the beast /by Madame Leprince de Beaumont --Silvershod (from the Russian) --Queen cat /by Madame d'Aulnoy --Cowlick Ricky /by Charles Perrault --The seven crow princes /by the Brothers Grimm --Bluecrest /by Madame d'Aulnoy --The royal ram /by Madame d'Aulnoy --Bright, Deardeer, and Kit /by Madame la Comtesse de Segur --Dawn, the golden haired /by Madame d'Aulnoy --Finn, the keen falcon (from the Russian) --Fairies /by Charles Perrault.