Polar Bear, Arctic HareILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 4-8 Pages: 32 List Price: $16.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 3/1/2007 ISBN: 1-59078-344-1 ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-344-3 |
The Arctic may be a cold and unforgiving place, but it teems with wildlife—from the humble orange-golden bumblebee to the majestic beluga whale. Renowned poet Eileen Spinelli celebrates these and other hardy creatures in charming verse for younger readers. Spanning the four seasons, these poems, full of fanciful wordplay and playful images, capture the icy splendor of the Arctic's environment and its inhabitants. Eugenie Fernandes's beautiful, realistic renderings complement the word pictures. Curious facts about each creature are included in the back matter. Reviews"Light, inventive, easy-to-understand poetry." "Offers plenty to read aloud and talk about in classes across the curriculum." "Well paced, with a strong relationship between illustration and poetry, this book will help children understand this vital ecosystem and the beauty of its wildlife." |
