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
A 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, and the witty last line winds up each poem with a surprise. The verses in this book illuminate funny, unexpected, amazing aspects of the everyday--of breakfast, thunder and lightning, houseplants, tennis, freshly laundered socks. Carefully crafted and deceptively simple, Linda Sue Park's sijo are a pleasure to read and an irresistible invitation to experiment with an unfamiliar poetic form. Istvan Banyai's irrepressibly giddy and sophisticated illustrations add a one-of-a-kind luster to a book that is truly a gem.
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 children's book Zoom and The Other Side. He lives in Connecticut.