Playful, kid-friendly poems from five alternating points of view explore the volcanic process and its effect on the surrounding land, flor... read full description
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Jul 26, 2010
Dolly
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A short book of poems, repeating over the course of a day, with each element (the volcano, the cricket, the sun and moon, and the road signs) having its own unique format and style. It's an interesting way to see the volcanic eruptions from different perspectives. And the author's notes at the back are very informative and shed light on the meanings behind some of the verse. Our girls liked to read the times of the day, written as the first letter of each line in the sun and moon sections.
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Jul 16, 2010
Tasha
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This book of poems follows a day on a an imaginary Hawaiian volcano. All of the creatures on the volcano know that something is about to happen, from the lava flow crickets to the ferns. Even the sun and the volcano itself have poems from their perspective. Young readers will enjoy the tension as it mounts towards the eruption and then the drama and intensity of the eruption itself.
Peter’s poetry ranges through a variety of different styles in the book. Each different voice has More...
Peter’s poetry ranges through a variety of different styles in the book. Each different voice has More...
May 24, 2010
Melissa
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This unique book offers dynamic, fact-filled poems from five points of view. We learn how critters such as ferms and lava crickets experience an eruption, adn alos hear from a roadway and the sun/moon--as well as the volcano itself. Creative and engaging, this book provides a fresh and fascinating look at volcanoes and the effect of their activity on the surrounding wildlife and landscape.
Jul 06, 2011
Angie
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I pretty much have to pick up anything Steve Jenkins touches ... love his collage art! Would love to see/touch some of the works in progress. Will have to make do with looking at the different textures.
I liked many of the poems in this book. I think the construction signs were my favorite. "Darn! This active volcano is always under construction."
I liked many of the poems in this book. I think the construction signs were my favorite. "Darn! This active volcano is always under construction."
Oct 23, 2010
The Library Lady
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The fabulous as ever art by Steve Jenkins makes me give this book a 3 rather than a 2. And it may help hold the attention of younger children who will be indifferent to the text.
Jul 17, 2010
Christine
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Playful poems from five alternating viewpoints tell the story of an exciting day--from sunrise to moonrise--on a young, about-to-shout volcano."--Dust jacket flap. www.hcpl.net
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