Black Stars in a White Night Sky, Lawsons second book of poetry for children, includes fractonyms, concretes, as well as short lyrics and poems that dont rhyme. Lawson stretches the boundaries of what is normally thought of as childrens poetry, but not at the expense of the books entertainment value or clarity. The poems are written within hearing of both children and adults; philosophy and tomfoolery are equally at home in this exemplary new tome.
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For an older audience than the usual nonsense-verse crowd, this uproarious collection blends slapstick, puns, parodies, and sheer absurdity with lots of wry ideas. At the core is the delicious sound of words and rhymes (“Kit kiddle knickerbocker / Rick a back rong”; “an eloquent elephant out of its element”), but there are also plenty of wild connections (“There’s a worm in the apple of my eye”). And how about Humpty Dumpty trying to protect himself in the nest, only to break apart when the chicken hatches? Grade-schoolers will appreciate the images (“He leaps like spit off a frying pan”), and the irreverence can be thought-provoking (“the path to conformity is different for each person”). Tjia’s surreal art, in black-and-white silhouettes, is as rhythmic and absurd as the verse, which is perfect for reading aloud. Grades 4-7. --Hazel Rochman
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* "Staid design masks a terrific collection of poetic surprises, observations and ruminations...Displaying an uncommon ear for sound-play, Lawson also introduces a range of quirky characters...Tjia's monochromatic wash illustrations generally interpret these sparklers literally, but sometimes take imaginative leaps of their own...the poet's voice and sensibility are clear and consistent in this above-average gathering." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Lawson has compiled a collection of poetry that spans many topics about life and includes a variety of writing techniques. There is something for everyone from the young to the old in this brilliant work. Some poems rhyme while others simply have rhythm. The imagery and language used in many of the poems bring them to life. The illustrations complement Lawson's text beautifully. Poems such as "Humpty Dumpty" make the reader rely on the familiar, while others make the reader use his or her imagination. The sound effects and alliteration in such poems as "Hip-Hop Handsome Han" are great for readers looking for a poem to recite. The notes section at the end of the book offers helpful insight into some of the poems." --Library Media Connection
"These playful verses pass the true-poetry test: They show the world in a new light As even his titles prove, Lawson likes to turn words and ideas inside out and upside down, roll them around and see what surprises shake out..." --Washington Post
"These playful verses pass the true-poetry test: They show the world in a new light As even his titles prove, Lawson likes to turn words and ideas inside out and upside down, roll them around and see what surprises shake out..." --Washington Post
"Lawson has compiled a collection of poetry that spans many topics about life and includes a variety of writing techniques. There is something for everyone from the young to the old in this brilliant work. Some poems rhyme while others simply have rhythm. The imagery and language used in many of the poems bring them to life. The illustrations complement Lawson's text beautifully. Poems such as "Humpty Dumpty" make the reader rely on the familiar, while others make the reader use his or her imagination. The sound effects and alliteration in such poems as "Hip-Hop Handsome Han" are great for readers looking for a poem to recite. The notes section at the end of the book offers helpful insight into some of the poems." --Library Media Connection
"These playful verses pass the true-poetry test: They show the world in a new light As even his titles prove, Lawson likes to turn words and ideas inside out and upside down, roll them around and see what surprises shake out..." --Washington Post
"These playful verses pass the true-poetry test: They show the world in a new light As even his titles prove, Lawson likes to turn words and ideas inside out and upside down, roll them around and see what surprises shake out..." --Washington Post
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Whimsical and beautiful book!,
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This review is from: Black Stars in a White Night Sky (Hardcover)
This book was fantastic; it was almost shell silverstein-like in its wordplay and freshness. The writing was whimsical and thought provoking and it could be read by an adult or a child!
I really recommend it! Also, if you enjoyed this book you should look up The Hipless Boy, a graphic novel by Sully (the illustrator of Black stars in a White Night Sky, though he goes by his pen name) It is not for children but also thought provoking and beautiful.
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