Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems
Marilyn Singer
(Author)
Josée Masse
(Illustrator)
Description
With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror! "Remarkable."--The Washington Post "This mind-bending poetry is accompanied by Masse's equally intelligent, equally amusing art."--Time Out New York for Kids What's brewing when two favorites--poetry and fairy tales--are turned (literally) on their heads? It's a revolutionary recipe: an infectious new genre of poetry and a lovably modern take on classic stories.First, read the poems forward (how old-fashioned!), then reverse the lines and read again to give familiar tales, from Sleeping Beauty to that Charming Prince, a delicious new spin. Witty, irreverent, and warm, this gorgeously illustrated and utterly unique offering holds a mirror up to language and fairy tales, and renews the fun and magic of both.
Product Details
Price
$18.99
$17.66
Publisher
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
March 04, 2010
Pages
32
Dimensions
10.2 X 10.1 X 0.4 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780525479017
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About the Author
Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than 90 children's books in a wide variety of genres. Josée Masse is a recognized artist in her native Canada, having illustrated numerous French and American picture books.
Reviews
"A mesmerizing and seamless celebration of language, imagery and perspective." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Masse's clever compositions play with symmetry, bringing this smart concept to its fullest effect." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Cleverly constructed and insightful."--The Horn Book, starred review "Truly a visual, as well as a literary, puzzle and such a treat!" --Library Media Connection, starred review "Fun, thoughtful, beautifully written poems that employ a poetic form called a reverso to spin a familiar fairy tale in a new direction." --Shelf Awareness, starred review With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror! Mirror Mirror is an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best 100 Children's Book of the Year, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors Choice, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, a Washington Post Top 15 Children's Book of the Year, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year, a Land of Enchantment Book Award Winner, and one of Time Out New York Kids' 50 Best Books for Kids.
