The Beauty of the Beast
Poems from the Animal Kingdom
Prelutsky, Jack (EDT)
So, Meilo (ILT)
Hardcover
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
First published in 1997 and unavailable for three years, this ALA Notable Book of 200 poems for animal lovers is now being reissued with a price lowered from $22.95 to $19.95. Culled by Jack Prelutsky from the works of more than 100 highly acclaimed poets of the twentieth century, here is a poetic parade of the animal kingdom that ranges from the lowly earthworm to the majestic whale and just about every creature in between. Some of the poems are playful and funny; others are insightful and thoughtful--but all are brief and fun to read aloud. Whether by Ogden Nash or Seamus Heaney, William Carlos Williams or Marianne Moore, the striking images of each poem are captured in the deft brushstrokes, sure sense of color, and lyrical compositions of Meilo So, a brilliant young watercolorist. The Beauty of the Beast is a big, joyous book offering lasting value. Altogether, it is a beautiful gift for the whole family to treasure, grow with, and cherish. Complete with author and title indexes.
BOOK REVIEWS
Bewarethis book may let a zoo loose in your library! These poems are alive, from one set of endpapers to the other. Prelutsky has selected a remarkable array of poems full of movement and sound from primarily English and American contemporary writers, proving that he has as good an ear for other poets work as he does for his own. . . . Meilo Sos illustrations lend a different mood to each spread and bind the selections more securely than paper and thread. This is a collection to savor for years. A well-designed, comprehensive, satisfying book, this is certainly a superlative collection.School Library Journal, Starred
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 067987058X
ISBN(13-digit): 9780679870586
Dewey Decimal: 811.008/036
Library of Congress: 96014423
Book Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Language: ENG
Paper Weight (lb): 1.58
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