One Big Rain
Poems for Every Season
$17.69
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2014
Summary
Revel in rain throughout the year–winter, spring, summer, and fall–in this playful poetry collection.Rita Gray has compiled twenty poems about precipitation, each written by well-known poets such as Kyoshi, Eve Merriam, Lilian Moore, and Carl Sandburg. Divided into poems written about rain within each of the four seasons, this compilation offers the reader a chance to revel in the beauty of precipitation and the poetry it inspires. The variety of poems opens the door for discussion of poetic styles, while Ryan OP#39;RourkeP#39;s playful yet sophisticated illustrations will appeal to readers of all ages.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570917172 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1570917175 |
| Author: | Rita Gray, Ryan O'Rourke |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Weight: | 91g |
| Dimensions: | 3mm x 165mm x 222mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-10 |
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Critics Review
“Soft and refreshing.” –Kirkus Reviews “This attractive collection offers a delightful introduction to nature poetry.” –School Library Journal
“Soft and refreshing.”
–Kirkus Reviews
“This attractive collection offers a delightful introduction to nature poetry.”
–School Library Journal
Rita Gray
Plt;pPgt;Plt;bPgt;Samantha R. VamosPlt;/bPgt; is the author of Plt;iPgt;Alphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains, Alphabet TrucksPlt;/iPgt; (illustrated by Ryan OP#8217;Rourke)Plt;iPgt;, The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden StirredPlt;/iPgt; (illustrated by Rafael LP#243;pez) P#8211; Plt;iPgt;2012 Pura BelprP#233; Illustration HonorPlt;/iPgt; P#8211; its companion book, Plt;iPgt;The PiP#241;ata That The Farm Maiden HungPlt;/iPgt; (illustrated by SebastiP#224; Serra), and Plt;iPgt;Before You Were Here, Mi AmorPlt;/iPgt; (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL.P#160; Samantha was born in the Midwest, grew up on the east coast, and lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to the Bay Area with her husband, son, and their rescue puppy, Bowie. Plt;brPgt;P#160; P#160;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;For many years Plt;bPgt;Ryan OP#39;RourkePlt;/bPgt;P#39;s illustrations have appeared in galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly illustration for the Plt;iPgt;Boston Globe Sunday MagazinePlt;/iPgt;. Plt;iPgt;One Big RainPlt;/iPgt; marks RyanP#39;s foray into childrenP#39;s picture books. He makes his home in Connecticut.Plt;/pPgt;
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