Manger
Lee Bennett Hopkins
(Author)
Helen Cann
(Illustrator)
Description
There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech for one hour. In this rich collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and a dozen other poets imagine what responses they might offer. The poems represent a diverse group of animals, but all come together with one singular purpose: celebrating the joy of the miraculous event. This collection of graceful poems provides readers with a Nativity story unlike any other -- at times gently humorous, at times profound, but always inviting readers to appreciate the wonder of Christmas. This book is a perfect gift for the holiday season. Includes poems by...- Lee Bennett Hopkins
- Joan Bransfield Graham
- Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
- X. J. Kennedy
- Jude Mandell
- Marilyn Nelson
- Jane Yolen
- Ann Whitford Paul
- Prince Redcloud
- Rebecca Kai Dotlich
- Michele Krueger
- Alma Flor Ada
- Alice Schertle
Product Details
Price
$17.00
$15.64
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
September 01, 2014
Pages
33
Dimensions
8.9 X 10.75 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780802854193
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About the Author
LEE BENNETT HOPKINS is a distinguished poet, writer, and anthologist whose poetry collections include the highly acclaimed Hand in Hand: An American History Through Poetry, illustrated by Peter Fiore, and My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States, and America at War, both illustrated by Stephen Alcorn. Mr. Hopkins's numerous awards include the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature" and both the Christopher Award and a Golden Kite Honor for his verse novel Been to Yesterdays: Poems of a Life. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida.
Helen Cann is an illustrator, painter, and mapmaker based in England. She has illustrated over twenty books, including How to Make Hand-Drawn Maps (Chronicle), World of Dance (Barefoot), and Manger (Eerdmans). Her work has appeared in exhibitions around the world and has been commissioned as props for film and television. Follow Helen on Instagram @helencannart or visit her website at helencann.co.uk.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews (STARRED review)
"A lovely collection for those who wish to emphasize the Christian nature of the holiday, worth savoring slowly during the Christmas season."
Booklist
"A luminous addition to poetry collections."
The Horn Book
"The poems convey both the majesty and intimacy of that night [when Christ was born]. Decorative mixed-media illustrations highlight each animal on its own double-page spread."
The Storytellers
"This charming collection represents the majesty and wonder of a special night celebrated by Christians throughout the world."
Children's Illustration
"Helen Cann's lovingly detailed artworks (watercolor and mixed media) add to the warm traditional feel of the collection, and create, with the sound of the poems, a book to carefully relish."
School Library Journal
"Warm and satisfying, this is a top choice for holiday gift-giving or sharing in a classroom, church, or library."
Midwest Book Review
"Captivating color illustrations of each animal complement the humble poems. . . . Highly recommended."
"A lovely collection for those who wish to emphasize the Christian nature of the holiday, worth savoring slowly during the Christmas season."
Booklist
"A luminous addition to poetry collections."
The Horn Book
"The poems convey both the majesty and intimacy of that night [when Christ was born]. Decorative mixed-media illustrations highlight each animal on its own double-page spread."
The Storytellers
"This charming collection represents the majesty and wonder of a special night celebrated by Christians throughout the world."
Children's Illustration
"Helen Cann's lovingly detailed artworks (watercolor and mixed media) add to the warm traditional feel of the collection, and create, with the sound of the poems, a book to carefully relish."
School Library Journal
"Warm and satisfying, this is a top choice for holiday gift-giving or sharing in a classroom, church, or library."
Midwest Book Review
"Captivating color illustrations of each animal complement the humble poems. . . . Highly recommended."
