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As a companion volume to her poetry collections about earth and about water, Marilyn Singer now examines the nature of fire, an overlooked subject ... read full description

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Mar 13, 2010
Christine rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Approximate Interest Level/Reading Level: Upper Elementary

Format: Picture Book/Themed

Awards: ALA Notable Books for Children (2006)


With text and illustrations all in red, the collection of poems are themed around all things fiery and warm, from birthday candles to dragons to burning landmarks to toasting marshmallows. From the opening poem, “Fire has contradiction its heart.”
Oct 19, 2008
Patricia rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This short book of poetry discusses fire and warmth. When writing about a dragon the author ends the poem with, "...To snuggle in a pleasant cave where you're the central heating?" Clever poems.
Jan 28, 2012
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