Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold
- Subject
- Poetry - General
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Size
- 24.1 cm × 28.2 cm
- ISBN
- 9780547906508
In this outstanding picture book collection of poems by Newbery Honor-winning poet, Joyce Sidman (Song of the Water Boatman, Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night), discover how animals stay alive in the wintertime and learn about their secret lives happening under the snow. Paired with stunning linoleum print illustrations by Rick Allen, that celebrate nature's beauty and power.
About the creators
Joyce SidmanAuthor
The Newbery Honor winner and Sibert Medalist Joyce Sidman is today’s foremost nature poet for children. Accolades for her books include two Caldecott Honors, the Lee Bennett Hopkins Award, the Claudia Lewis Award, and many stars and best books lists. For her award-winning body of work, she won the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. She lives in Wayzata, Minnesota. Visit joycesidman.com
Rick AllenIllustrator
On the tip of Lake Superior at the Kenspeckle Letterpress in Duluth, Minnesota, Rick Allen creates stunning prints, pressing original linoleum cuts, curious wood engravings, eccentric broadsheets, and other printed ephemera in collaboration with his wife and creative partner, Marian Lansky, and their assistant, Janelle Miller. Visit www.kenspeckleletterpress.com.
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What reviewers said
"Each poem brings a sense of humor, respect, or wonder to its subject." —Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Concluded with a glossary of big but fascinating words, this is equally suited to curricular units and cozy reads in front of a fire." —Booklist, starred review * "A work to be savored by young artists and scientists." —Kirkus, starred review * "Winter Bees distinguishes itself with a focus on the science of animal survival, coupled with superlative illustrations. Readers young and old will enjoy this winter journey and marvel at the wonders of nature." —School Library Journal…
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