The poems are from a broader spectrum of poets than you usually find in children's books. Anthologies of poetry for young people are never in short supply…But Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems is a glorious example of the genre. Janeczko's selections were also amazing and as expected Sweet's illustrations made this anthology so rich and beautiful. Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems (Paperback) By Paul B. Janeczko, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator) $7.99 . On barbed-wire fences. Most beautiful fireflies poems ever written. Hardcover, 9780763648428, 0763648426 Recommend! A red fence covered with black crows sits lonely and bare in snow. The poems and the artwork are exceptional and beautiful. RIF is a 501(c)(3). Janeczko is no stranger to the recent trend which has seen poetry presented in fun and digestible ways for children: A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms and its iterations. Summary: Acclaimed poet and anthologist Paul B. Janeczko has compiled a collection of poems that captures all the beauty, feeling, and mystery of each season. The following, A Happy Meeting, from Joyce Sidman, I absolutely adore: . The illustrations are pleasant and the poetry OK but I won't be hurrying back to read this book again. ISBN: 978-0763648428. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. (Elephant and Piggie #22), Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone (Audiobook). Melissa does not shirk from exploring the art behind these verses, however, the latter of which I especially enjoyed, recalling Blade Runner-like prisms of light in broken glass. But why? when the season shifts, but the tone – color, content – of the illustrations subtly transition in a way that mirrors the actual changes of seasons, and such that you know you are now in Fall, with or without being told. Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko, Melissa Sweet. The selections are by both children’s poets (Charlotte Zolotow, April Halprin Wayland, J. Patrick Lewis, Eve Merriam, and more) and adult poets (Carl Sandburg, Robert Frost, Ted Kooser, William Carlos Williams). Love the imaginary world filled with color that Melissa Sweet ... Gorgeous illustration work! If I was still teaching I might use these poems as examples of what I would like my students to try writing. A snowman’s scarf and mittens blow in the wind. then marriage: mud. I keep this on my kitchen table (there are always books on my kitchen table) & just page through it or return to favorite poems every now & again. I've had it almost a year. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Firefly July : A Year of Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko (2018, Trade Paperback) at the best … from a rain puddle. Firefly July's printable guide for educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking... Firefly July's printable guide for parents and families provides hands-on activities and ideas for... Oh Say Can You Seed? Many of the poets we were familiar with but I was really, really excited to be introduced to Ted Kooser! Best of all, they illuminate the poetry with genuine wit, intelligence and emotion. Please try again. Amazing! Her mother likes it a lot, it has nice poetry. I knew this would be special because we love Melissa Sweet's illustrations. Fine illustrations. In 36 poems, we explore everything from rain puddles, to fireflies, old trucks and snow, to the moon. They capture and expand the spirit and sensibility of the verses they illustrate to wonderful effect." on Aug 19, 2014. Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017. Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems book. Organized according to season, the poems take you from spring to summer to fall to winter. Bibliographic Information: Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeszko, illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Amazing! Her attention flags quickly if the language or meaning is too obscure, or the poem too long without clear direction. Organized according to season, the poems take you from spring to summer to fall to winter. I collect lovely picture books, and this is one of my all-time favorites! Each page is like a tiny present, and it’s no wonder, with the best writers gathered here—Carl Sandburg, Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Patricia Hubbell, Jim Harrison, Ted Kooser, and many more. A welcome mat of moonlight By The poems are short and accessible enough to engage young readers, and can be a good gateway to the genre of poetry. Every reader—or listener—will have his or her favorite poem, but some that are outstanding include Gerald Jonas’ “In Passing,” Joyce Sidman’s “A Happy Meeting,” J. Patrick Lewis’ “Firefly July,” April Halprin Wayland’s “Sandpipers,” and Ted Kooser’s “Snow Fence.” Only a few of the poems are universally familiar: William Carlos Williams’ “The Red Wheelbarrow,” Carl Sandburg’s “Fog,” and—arguably—Robert Frost’s “Dust of Snow.” For young children, most of the others will be agreeable surprises, and each entry offers a happy encounter with words put beautifully together. The poems are short, accessible and child-friendly, but they are far from unsophisticated. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Wipe your feet I was thrilled to come across Firefly July, a gorgeous compilation of poetry, illustrated with fresh and vibrant art, perfect for children. Poems are grouped by seasons. on Mar 16, 2015. I love the beautiful poetry book! Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. There was a problem loading your book clubs. I, Gorgeous seasonal anthology of short poems. We checked this book out of the library. . The compiler, Paul Janeczko, is an acclaimed poet himself, and Melissa Sweet’s art has won numerous awards, including A River of Words being selected as a Caldecott Honor Book. My 10-year-old and 7-year-old daughters both loved it but so did my husband, mother, and I. I have kept a copy for myself and used it with a creative writing class for middle schoolers. Listen . . Age or Interest Level: ages 6-9, grades 1-4 Reader’s Annotation: Experience the beauty, feelings, and changes of each season in 36 short poems and illustrations. Finding out, though, will be a great learning experience for me. By My 10-year-old and 7-year-old daughters both loved it but so did my husband, mother, and I. Celebrated poet and anthologist Paul B. Janeczko pairs with Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet for a collection of short poems to sample and savor. It only takes a few words, if they’re the right words, to create a strong image. In her poem entitled "Happy Meeting" rain hits dust creates "cinnamon kisses." They are alternately delicate and bold, mistily atmospheric and scorchingly bright. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Same for WCW's urban alley, Between Walls. / With faint dry sound, / Like steps of passing ghosts, Is reviewing works of poetry essentially a ridiculous thing to attempt? 2014. This one's a year-round delight! I loved this book and bought it for my granddaughter. I have given them to grandchildren and to friends celebrating births of children. Firefly July: A Year Of Very Short Poems invites children to sample poems … It was fun to find poems by Jim Harrison and Ted Kooser. ISBN: 978-0763648428. Love the imaginary world filled with color that Melissa Sweet creates!! But “Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems” is a glorious example of the genre. This book is just too beautiful to pass up! . I collect lovely picture books, and this is one of my all-time favorites! You pop one in and can't help but move on to the next. It makes me wonder now what's missing from the other poems. November Night Each of these poems is like a baby star, to be cupped, and capped, and kept. A truly wonderful collection of words and images that are meant to be relished and pondered and shared. (The smartly-dressed snowmen are enjoying the breeze.) I wish I had had this book when I was teaching. on Mar 16, 2015. Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. Many of the poets we were familiar with but I was really, really excited to be introduced to Ted Kooser! Why Included: This is a lovely poetic study of the changing of seasons in a way that is both rooted in but also goes beyond nature. I have purchased six of these lovely anthologies and plan to purchase more. Every poem evokes a moment, and, combined with its corresponding full-bleed illustration, the season is captured for readers to remember, experience, or anticipate. I like this book because you can have the students memorize a poem every month instead of waiting for National Poetry month. Janeczko's selections were also amazing and as expected Sweet's illustrations made this anthology so rich and beautiful. Selected by acclaimed poet Paul B. Janeczko and gorgeously illustrated by Melissa Sweet, Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems invites children to sample poems throughout the four seasons. Averaging nine poems per season, Firefly July is easily picked up and enjoyed on any page. Something went wrong. This book divided into seasons is chock-full of my favorite kinds of poems--super short imagistic ones. on Apr 27, 2020. Literacy Central is a free resource for parents, teachers and children thanks in part to the generous support of Macy’s. The stars are a night sky of clover. before getting into bed. 2014. My favorite poem was by Joyce Sidman although that is no surprise given that she is one of my favorite poets. Poetry need not be inaccessible; I believe this book is a means to that end.
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