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Poetry for Young People: Emily Dickinson
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Ideal for children and young readers beginning to explore poetry, as well as educators and parents seeking an accessible introduction to Emily Dickinson's work.
A collection of poems about ordinary, everyday things and occurrences, which are filled with magical charm and graceful beauty.
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Now beautifully redesigned, this collection brings us into the world of Poetry for Young People: Emily Dickinson, where even the most ordinary things can turn magical.
In addition to a brief biography of Emily Dickinson, more than 35 much-loved poems are included, such as “I'm nobody, who are you?” and “I started early, took my dog.”
Superb, yet always child-friendly, images make this a volume not to be missed.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781402754739
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2008
Country: United States
Imprint: Union Square Kids
Illustration: all in color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Chi Chung
- Edited by Frances Bolin, Schoonmaker
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 212.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Frances Schoonmaker is a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teacher's College, Columbia University. She has taught and lectured in China, Japan, Mexico, England, and India, and served as the head of the teacher education initiative for the Teachers College/UNICEF Afghanistan Project.
Chi Chung's illustrations have been published in numerous children's books, including Goldilocks and the Three Bears (1992), The Treasure Hunt (1992), The Hottest Day of the Year (1988), and Sam Learns to Cook (1988). Chi Chung lives in New York City.
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