From Publishers Weekly
Beginning in the Arctic Circle, traveling all the way to England and making pitstops in places like Nicaragua, Mozambique and the Czech Republic, readers make a poetic pilgrimage in (Aug.)
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From School Library Journal
Gr. 1-5-A rich collection, both lighthearted and serious, from over 50 different countries. Many are narrative poems that open up new vistas through imagery and language. Attractively designed, delicate folklike sketches in acrylic paints accompany each selection, capturing its essence, be it humor, pathos, memory, or tradition. A brief preface will help readers appreciate the range of poetry represented, with each selection intended to introduce a new experience and a different culture. A simple, colorful map locates the places where the selections originate. Although aspects of some of the poems may be specific to the countries or cultures from which they come, there is a universality to the collection, emphasizing the commonality of our world.
Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
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Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
