Shape Me a RhymeILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 10-12 Pages: 32 List Price: $17.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 9/1/2007 ISBN: 1-59078-450-2 ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-450-1 |
Writer Jane Yolen and photographer Jason Stemple continue their acclaimed series of poetry books in this collection focusing on shapes and forms found in nature. The award-winning writer and photographer uncover the beauty and variety of natural forms in twelve masterful poems and photographs. A circle? Look no farther than the sun. An oval? Eggs-actly inside a nest. A crescent? The moon provides an assortment to admire each month. Jane Yolen's well-crafted, elegant poems allow readers not only to look at shapes anew but to experience them on an emotional level. Jason Stemple's stunning photos unveil the symmetry of simple forms that are often overlooked. Reviews"Beautifully designed, displaying eye-catching photography and inventive use of typography and placement. ...Very enjoyable." "Yolen’s delightful word pictures are paired to great effect with Stemple’s impressive color photographs. ... There’s much to consider in each image, and language-arts teachers will relish this book’s ability to jump-start student creativity. It should also appeal to readers who will appreciate its thoughtful approach to nature." |
