One Big Rain by Rita Gray - ISBN: 9781570917172
Paperback
Previous title: One Big Rain: Poems for Rainy Days

One Big Rain

Poems for Every Season

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  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    3 November 2014

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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 …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781570917172
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:222mm x 165mm x 3mm
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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

About The Author

Rita Gray

Samantha R. Vamos is the author of Alphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Trucks (illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke), The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred (illustrated by Rafael L pez) - 2012 Pura Belpre Illustration Honor - its companion book, The Pinata That The Farm Maiden Hung (illustrated by Sebasti Serra), and Before You Were Here, Mi Amor (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL. 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. many years Ryan O’Rourke’s illustrations have appeared in galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly illustration for the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. One Big Rain marks Ryan’s foray into children’s picture books. He makes his home in Connecticut.

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