A Forest Song
$59.60
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
11 February 2025
Summary
This beautiful cento poem from two award-winning creators about experiencing a forest with all of your senses will make the perfect read-aloud for nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages.
An NCTE Notable Children’s Poetry Book
Into the forest, dark and deep, With miles to go before I sleep …
Beneath the holy oaks I wander. Here, O my heart, just listen!
This vivid and evocative poem reimagines classic lines of poetry from Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, Emil…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593480373 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593480376 |
| Author: | Kirsten Hall, Evan Turk |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 11 February 2025 |
| Weight: | 465g |
| Dimensions: | 264mm x 260mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
★ “A profound, unified message from poets, both past and present, to love and protect our natural environments.” —The Bulletin, starred review★ “Hall’s mastery of rhythm and flow is mesmerizing, transforming the borrowed words into a cohesive and enchanting experience.” —The Horn Book, starred review“An ode to our natural world that draws on poetic wordsmiths of the past….Nature in all its humbling majesty.” —Kirkus Reviews”[A] collaborative celebration of the forest that also serves as a gentle introduction to poetic conventions.” —Publishers Weekly“An evocative and inspiring homage to nature and an enchanting purchase for any collection.” —Booklist“A lyrical and sensory-rich exploration of the forest that captures the wonder and magic of nature….this book offers a great introduction to poetry and creative writing.” —School Library Journal
About The Author
Kirsten Hall
Kirsten Hall is a former preschool and elementary school teacher, and the author of several picture books which include The Honeybee, which was praised as “glorious” by The Wall Street Journal, The Jacket, a New York Times Notable Book, and The Gold Leaf, illustrated by Matthew Forsythe. In addition to writing, she operates her own boutique illustration and literary agency. Kirsten lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.
Evan Turk is an award-winning illustrator, author, and animator. He is the illustrator of Grandfather Ghandi, written by Arun Ghandi, which received an Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor and The People’s Painter, written by Cynthia Levinson which received a Robert F. Sibert Medal, and Muddy- The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters, which was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book, and is the author of many more. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and NPR. Originally from Colorado, Evan now lives in southern California with his husband and two cats.
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