Synopses & Reviews
Sijo, a traditional Korean verse form, has a fixed number of stressed syllables and a humorous or ironic twist at the end. Like haiku, sijo are brief and accessible. The verses in this book illuminate funny, unexpected aspects of the everydayandmdash;of breakfast, houseplants, tennis, freshly washed socks. Carefully crafted and deceptively simple, Linda Sue Parkand#39;s sijo are a pleasure to read and an invitation to experiment with an unfamiliar poetic form. Istvan Banyaiand#39;s giddy illustrations add a one-of-a-kind luster to a book that is truly a gem.
Review
andldquo;Fresh and collegial, this offering stands out.andrdquo;andmdash;Kirkus Reviews, starred review
andldquo;Banyaiandrsquo;s illustrations enhance the collection with an extra element of wit and imaginative freedom.andrdquo;andmdash;Horn Book
andldquo;Park wants readers to try sijo for themselves, and in an extensive authorand#39;s note she offers history, advice and encouragement.andrdquo;andmdash;Publishers Weekly
andldquo;A smart and appealing introduction to an overlooked poetic form.andrdquo;andmdash;School Library Journal, starred review
andldquo;With this lighthearted collection of her own sijo, the form will take a flying leap into the consciousness of both children and teachers.andrdquo;andmdash;Booklist, Starred Review
Synopsis
Is the night sky filled with stars, or are they really silver seeds? When you see fall leaves floating down from trees, could they be little brown parachutes? Maybe the moon is really a melon and your shadow is a silent friend. The lyrical poems and luminous illustrations in this stellar collection will stretch readers' imaginations. Can you believe what you see?
Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Francher.
Synopsis
This lively collection is packed with kid-friendly, "pocket-sized" poems of eight lines or less by such well-known poets as Eve Merriam, Karla Kuskin, and the anthologist herself, Bobbi Katz. The easy-to-memorize, pint-sized poems reflect many different facets of children's lives and are embellished with witty, winning art by the beloved Marylin Hafner, making a package that will be welcomed by children and their teachers.
Synopsis
A book of irresistible and deceptively simple sijo poems thatand#160;illuminate the funny, unexpected, amazing aspects of the everydayand#8212;of breakfast, thunder and lightning, houseplants, tennis, freshly laundered socks.
About the Author
Istvan Banyai is the creator of the award-winning childrenand#39;s bookandnbsp;Zoomandnbsp;and The Other Side. He lives in Connecticut.