Crossing of Zebras, AILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 8–12 Grades: 4–6 Pages: 32 List Price: 16.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 4/1/2008 ISBN: 1-59078-510-X ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-510-2 |
A poetic slant on collective nouns. Everyone has heard the phrase a school of fish. But what about a rumba of rattlesnakes, an army of ants, or a crash of rhinos? Derived from both oral and written traditions, collective nouns go back centuries. These terms not only charm us with their sound, but they also provide a bit of insight into animal behavior. Readers can find these and other terms—naming groups from alley cats to zebras—in fourteen thought-provoking poems by Marjorie Maddox. She and artist Philip Huber create a wonderful combination of rich wordplay and captivating scratchboard art that piques the imagination. Reviews"If you love to hear words dance, or can envision language in motion, you must pick up this book and read it aloud to someone who adores listening to fun and imaginative poetry. ... The words come alive by the rhythm they keep as they are read. The poetry is animated with rich language and is full of life." |
