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Sep 24, 2013 | ISBN 9780763663490 | 5-9 years Buy
Mar 03, 2005 | ISBN 9780763619879 | 5-9 years Buy
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Sep 24, 2013 | ISBN 9780763663490 | 5-9 years
Mar 03, 2005 | ISBN 9780763619879 | 5-9 years
“Children will get the feel of the city and its delights from both the word pictures and the substantial artwork.” — BooklistSeventeen poems by Lilian Moore speak to the joys and everyday wonders of city living, including the hush of a snowy morning, the grandeur of skyscrapers and bridges, the phantom faces reflected in store windows, and the transforming effects of a neighborhood mural painted “on the blank / unwindowed wall” by someone “dreaming / to the slap of a / wet brush.” Brought to life through Roma Karas’s simple, vibrant illustrations, this collection of poetry offers a loving tribute to small moments in the big city.Back matter includes an index of first lines.
Brought to life through Roma Karas’s simple, vibrant illustrations, this collection of poetry by Lilian Moore offers a loving tribute to small moments in the big city, and to the children who live there.Lilian Moore had a lifetime of experience as an author of books for young readers — and a particular expertise for observing and celebrating life from a child’s point of view. In this collection, seventeen poems speak to the joys and everyday wonders of city living, including the hush of a snowy morning, the grandeur of skyscrapers and bridges, the phantom faces reflected in store windows, and the transforming effects of a neighborhood mural painted "on the blank / unwindowed wall" by someone "dreaming / to the slap of a / wet brush."Back matter includes an index of first lines.
MURAL ON SECOND AVENUE: AND OTHER CITY POEMS collects previously published poems by Lilian Moore, with artwork as electric as the urban beat by Russian-born artist Roma Karas.—Publishers WeeklyThe joys of city life are extolled in a book whose charm lies in simple observations.—BooklistConveying an idyllic but never sugary view of urban life, this gathering not only marks a strong debut for the illustrator, but highlights the timeless quality of so much of Moore’s poetry.—Kirkus ReviewsThese poems speak loudly to children; their simply stated messages spread encouragement to fledgling writers.—School Library JournalFew surpass Lilian Moore’s genius at translating experience and observation into poetry for the very young. Here the late poet’s abillities are handsomely showcased.—Horn Book, TheMoore, a master of translating everyday experiences into poems for children, describes summer rain, window shopping, construction, murals, and other city happenings.—Book Links
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