One Big Rain: Poems for Every Season

Author:   Rita Gray ,  Ryan O'Rourke
Publisher:   Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
ISBN:  

9781570917172


Pages:   32
Publication Date:   22 July 2014
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 10 years
Format:   Paperback
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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 styles, while Ryan O'Rourke's playful yet sophisticated illustrations will appeal to readers of all ages.

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Author:   Rita Gray ,  Ryan O'Rourke
Publisher:   Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Imprint:   Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.20cm
Weight:   0.113kg
ISBN:  

9781570917172


ISBN 10:   1570917175
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   22 July 2014
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 10 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Introduction About haiku translations AUTUMN the falling leaves Black Cat The Mist and All November Rain on the broad hat WINTER under an umbrella Untitled Weather Report stars on the pond To the Thawing Wind SPRING tree-frogs Little Snail Rain The Sower a bush warbler SUMMER a lone watermelon Summer Rain Release hit by Summer Grass Acknowledgments

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"""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


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 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


Author Information

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. Visit Samantha online at www.samanthavamos.com. For 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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