Synopses & Reviews
DAYS LIKE THIS is a book of celebration--whether it's the novelty of sleeping outdoors, the delight of picnicking on the beach, or the sheer joy of bouncing on the bed in the afternoon. These small poems, some familiar, some new, have been carefully selected by Simon James, the acclaimed author-illustrator of LEON AND BOB, whose expressive line and watercolors portray an everyday world overflowing with wonder and possibility. With words and pictures given space to breathe, this is a collection of poems to read and revel in from beginning to end.
Synopsis
Both old and some new, James offers a collection of short poems by such authors as Eve Merriam, Ogden Nash, and Charlotte Zolotow. A "Child" and "Family Fun" Best Book of the Year selection. Full-color illustrations.