Mural on Second Avenue and Other City Poems |
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| Author:
| Moore, Lilian |
| Illustrator:
| Karas, Roma |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7636-6349-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.99 |
Book Description:
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"Children will get the feel of the city and its delights from both the word pictures and the substantial artwork." -- Booklist Seventeen poems by Lilian Moore speak to the joys and everyday wonders of city living, including the hush of a snowy morning, the grandeur of skyscrapers and bridges, the phantom faces reflected in store windows, and the transforming effects of a neighborhood mural painted "on the blank / unwindowed wall" by someone "dreaming /...
More Description "Children will get the feel of the city and its delights from both the word pictures and the substantial artwork." -- Booklist
Seventeen poems by Lilian Moore speak to the joys and everyday wonders of city living, including the hush of a snowy morning, the grandeur of skyscrapers and bridges, the phantom faces reflected in store windows, and the transforming effects of a neighborhood mural painted "on the blank / unwindowed wall" by someone "dreaming / to the slap of a / wet brush." Brought to life through Roma Karas's simple, vibrant illustrations, this collection of poetry offers a loving tribute to small moments in the big city.
Back matter includes an index of first lines.