This diverse anthology of poems--twelve for each of the four seasons--paired with energetic and colorful paintings is the quintessential tribute to...
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Sep 24, 2010
Elizabeth
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Yesterday I was frustrated. Very very frustrated. I'm a children's librarian. Patrons tell me what they desire and I find just the right book for the right occasion. Yesterday a fellow walked into my children's room with a simple request. He was going to read to a group of preschoolers and he wanted easy books on the seasons. This is one of those seemingly simple requests that can make your mind go blank faster than anything. After gaping like a fish for approximately a minute my brain started c
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Apr 19, 2010
Krista
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Another reliable work from Hopkins backed by Diaz' brilliant, bold but always evocatively beautiful artistry. Simple poems organized by each of the four seasons, Diaz' illustrations infuse the poems with effervescence and joy, pulling the reader into a sense of reminiscence and daydream making the book a wonderful read for all ages. Personally, I am drawn to the Summer collection, being an August baby, as well as the color palette chosen by Diaz for this season is vibrant. However, of particular
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Sep 26, 2010
Dolly
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This is a fun and whimsical book of poetry about the seasons. Some poems rhyme, some do not, but they are short and entertaining and convey the different atmosphere and feeling of each season of the year. This is good for us, since we just moved to the East Coast from Hawaii, where there's really only a rainy season and a dry season. With twelve easy to read poems per season, this is an easy poetry book to read together with children, whether you read one poem or one season at a time.
Jun 20, 2010
Bonnie
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Wonderful book of poetry on the seasons. Lovely compilation. Fun, pastoral, folksy art.
One poem that I especially loved that I wanted to use in a little camp booklet is called Wildflowers. I wrote the author asking for permission to use it and lo and behold she wrote back granting me permission and pointing me to her blog!
What great fun! For all poetry lovers out there.
One poem that I especially loved that I wanted to use in a little camp booklet is called Wildflowers. I wrote the author asking for permission to use it and lo and behold she wrote back granting me permission and pointing me to her blog!
What great fun! For all poetry lovers out there.
Oct 12, 2010
Tricia
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Beautifully illustrated collection of poems representing the seasons. I love the fact that the season is not included in each poem---there is more reach than that--like the "Scarecrow Prince" for autumn and "Budding Scholars" for spring. Would be nice as a gift and poems could easily be shared in library programs ranging from preschool through school-age audiences.
Oct 01, 2010
Reader
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Hopkins collects poems to celebrate each and every season. From the lap on which a warm contented cat sits to the sheer joy of a parade on a summer day, each of these poets invoke a different seasonal splendor. Art by David Diaz perfectly complements these poems. A joy to read and a true classic. - B
Sep 29, 2010
Lindsay
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So many wonderful poems are included and can be used with Pre-K through school age kiddos. Striking illustrations. I will be getting a lot of mileage out of this collection.
Jan 12, 2012
Kelly
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Great book for teaching poetry. Every type of poem is included, and it goes through each season. Poems for all ages. This would be a great tool for a Literacy Center.
Jun 24, 2011
Mrs Bond
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Collection of poems organized by season, beginning with Spring. Colorful illustrations cover the pages. Includes index of titles, authors and first lines.
Dec 03, 2010
Allison
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I was unimpressed with the majority of the poems selected--I feel children will get bored. . .even older kids and middle school students.
Nov 29, 2010
Heather
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The selection of poems is great, and David Diaz's illustrations are beautiful, with perfect color selections for each season.
May 03, 2010
Arapahoe Library District
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A nice selection of poems about all aspects of the seasons. David Diaz's vibrant illustrations are terrific!
Nov 10, 2010
Laura
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Gorgeous anthology of seasonal poems! I have a new favorite to pair with Barbara Juster Esbensen's Swing Around the Sun.
Jul 21, 2010
Elegant, eminently readable poems organized by season, with luscious illustrations by David Diaz.
Sep 18, 2010
Donalyn
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This beautiful collection of quotes and poems--12 for each season-- pair classic and contemporary works and David Diaz' mixed media illustrations to create a treasure.
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