Synopses & Reviews
Combining a diverse selection of classic quotations and forty-eight poems, twelve for each of the four seasons, with the energetic and colorful paintings of a Caldecott Medal winning illustratror, this is the definitive collection of poems about the seasons for children and adults. Spring births a polliwog that becomes a "full frog"; in summer, wildflowers choreograph an extravaganza; autumn's apples are found in generations of people's pockets; and winter's snowfall makes inanimate objects more beautiful than we could ever imagine. In addition to master poets Carl Sandburg, Richard Brautigan, Joseph Bruhac, and Karla Kuskin, twnety-nine of the poems have been especially commissioned by a host of contemporary poets such as Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Joan Bransfield Graham, J. Patrick Lewis, and Marilyn Singer. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The exciting, bold palette of Caldecott Medallist David Diaz brings the seasons to life and asks us to look at the seasons all over again, for the first time.
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and#8220;These splendid poems give readers of all ages a meaningful and rich glimpse of the gifts (and nuisances) that each seasons brings.and#8221; and#8211;andlt;bandgt;Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviewandlt;/bandgt;
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Award-winning poet and Caldecott-Medallist illustrator offer a captivating new collection with Sharing the Seasons
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LEE BENNETT HOPKINS is a distinguished poet, writer, and anthologist whose poetry collections include the highly acclaimed Hand in Hand: An American History Through Poetry, illustrated by Peter Fiore, and My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States, and America at War, both illustrated by Stephen Alcorn. Mr. Hopkins's numerous awards include the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for ?lasting contributions to children's literature? and both the Christopher Award and a Golden Kite Honor for his verse novel Been to Yesterdays: Poems of a Life. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida.
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This diverse anthology of poems--12 for each of the four seasons--paired with energetic and colorful paintings is the quintessential tribute to nature. Caldecott Medalist Diaz's exciting, bold artwork complements each poem, bringing the seasons to life. Full color.
Synopsis
This diverse anthology of poems—twelve for each of the four seasons—paired with energetic and colorful paintings is the quintessential tribute to nature. In addition to selecting poems by masters like Carl Sandburg and Karla Kuskin, Lee Bennett Hopkins has specially commissioned poems from such contemporary artists as Rebecca Kai Dotlich and J. Patrick Lewis. Caldecott Medalist David Diaz has created an entirely new palette for this collection, and his exciting, bold artwork perfectly complements each poem, bringing the seasons to life and helping readers of all ages to perennially see the essence of each season anew.
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;LEE BENNETT HOPKINS andlt;/Bandgt;is a distinguished poet, writer, and anthologist whose poetry collections include the highly acclaimed andlt;iandgt;Hand in Hand: An American History Through Poetryandlt;/iandgt;, illustrated by Peter Fiore, and andlt;iandgt;My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United Statesandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;America at Warandlt;/iandgt;, both illustrated by Stephen Alcorn. Mr. Hopkinsand#8217;s numerous awards include the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for and#8220;lasting contributions to childrenand#8217;s literatureand#8221; and both the Christopher Award and a Golden Kite Honor for his verse novel andlt;iandgt;Been to Yesterdays: Poems of a Lifeandlt;/iandgt;. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida.andlt;Bandgt;DAVID DIAZandlt;/Bandgt; has been an illustrator and graphic designer for more than twenty-five years. His childrenand#8217;s book illustrations have earned him many honors and awards, including the Caldecott Medal for andlt;iandgt;Smoky Nightandlt;/iandgt; by Eve Bunting. He also illustrated the Newbery Medal winner, andlt;iandgt;The Wandererandlt;/iandgt; by Sharon Creech, andlt;iandgt;The Gospel Cinderellaandlt;/iandgt; by Joyce Carol Oates,andlt;iandgt; Angel Faceandlt;/iandgt; by Sarah Weeks, and andlt;iandgt;Little Scarecrowand#8217;s Boyandlt;/iandgt; by Margaret Wise Brown, which was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. His bold, stylized work has appeared in editorials for national publications such as andlt;iandgt;The New York Timesandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Washington Postandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Business Weekandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;The Atlantic Monthlyandlt;/iandgt;. He lives in Carlsbad, California, and more of his work can be seen at diazicon.com.