Poems in Black and WhiteILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 6 and up Pages: 40 List Price: $17.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 3/1/2007 ISBN: 1-59078-412-X ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-412-9 |
Can the world be seen in black and white? Perhaps. Newborn feet ink birth certificates. Father's stethoscope hangs from the lab coat in his closet. Border collies look at the world in plain darks and lights, never marveling at the wonders of rainbows. Kate Miller explores our world through verse in this collection, finding in blacks and whites some of the most colorful images of everyday life. Her simple, inviting monotype prints will attract reluctant poetry readers. Awards
Reviews"Glimmers of brilliance: an artist to watch." "Both the lyrical poems and artful monotypes in this handsomely designed volume explore images in black and white. ...Each poem is etched like frost on a windowpane, the images both precise and evocative. While the topics focus on objects and people familiar to a young audience, the tone, voice and vocabulary of the poems may be better suited to an older audience. ...These poems and illustrations illuminate simple moments-"snow-white blossoms" of popcorn escaping from a pot, a black cat basking near white lace curtains-with remarkable sensitivity and insight." "Quiet, stirring poems and big monotype illustrations celebrate the wonder of black and white. ..." |
