Description
With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror!
"Remarkable."-The Washington Post
"This mind-bending poetry is accompanied by Masse's equally intelligent, equally amusing art."-Time Out New York for Kids
What's brewing when two favorites-poetry and fairy tales-are turned (literally) on their heads? It's a revolutionary recipe: an infectious new genre of poetry and a lovably modern take on classic stories.
About the Author
Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than 90 children's books in a wide variety of genres.
Josee Masse is a recognized artist in her native Canada, having illustrated numerous French and American picture books.
Reviews
"A mesmerizing and seamless celebration of language, imagery and perspective." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Masse's clever compositions play with symmetry, bringing this smart concept to its fullest effect." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Cleverly constructed and insightful."-The Horn Book, starred review
"Truly a visual, as well as a literary, puzzle and such a treat!" -Library Media Connection, starred review
"Fun, thoughtful, beautifully written poems that employ a poetic form called a reverso to spin a familiar fairy tale in a new direction." -Shelf Awareness, starred review
With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror!
Mirror Mirror is an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best 100 Children's Book of the Year, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors Choice, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, a Washington Post Top 15 Children's Book of the Year, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year, a Land of Enchantment Book Award Winner, and one of Time Out New York Kids' 50 Best Books for Kids.
Awards
Winner of Cybils (Poetry) 2010. Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2011. Short-listed for Bluebonnet Awards 2012 and North Carolina Children's Book Award (Junior Book) 2012 and Virginia Readers Choice Award (Elementary) 2013 and Red Clover Award 2012 and Charlotte Award (Intermediate/Grades 3-5) 2012 and Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 2011 and Volunteer State Book Awards (Intermediate) 2013 and Sequoyah Book Awards (Children's) 2013 and Beehive Awards (Poetry) 2012 and Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2012 and Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Grades 3-5) 2013 and Rhode Island Children's Book Awards 2012.
Book Information
ISBN 9780525479017
Author Marilyn Singer
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Dutton Books for Young Readers
Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers
Weight(grams) 442g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 264mm * 8mm
"Remarkable."-The Washington Post
"This mind-bending poetry is accompanied by Masse's equally intelligent, equally amusing art."-Time Out New York for Kids
What's brewing when two favorites-poetry and fairy tales-are turned (literally) on their heads? It's a revolutionary recipe: an infectious new genre of poetry and a lovably modern take on classic stories.
First, read the poems forward (how old-fashioned!), then reverse the lines and read again to give familiar tales, from Sleeping Beauty to that Charming Prince, a delicious new spin. Witty, irreverent, and warm, this gorgeously illustrated and utterly unique offering holds a mirror up to language and fairy tales, and renews the fun and magic of both.
About the Author
Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than 90 children's books in a wide variety of genres.
Josee Masse is a recognized artist in her native Canada, having illustrated numerous French and American picture books.
Reviews
"A mesmerizing and seamless celebration of language, imagery and perspective." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Masse's clever compositions play with symmetry, bringing this smart concept to its fullest effect." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Cleverly constructed and insightful."-The Horn Book, starred review
"Truly a visual, as well as a literary, puzzle and such a treat!" -Library Media Connection, starred review
"Fun, thoughtful, beautifully written poems that employ a poetic form called a reverso to spin a familiar fairy tale in a new direction." -Shelf Awareness, starred review
With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror!
Mirror Mirror is an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best 100 Children's Book of the Year, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors Choice, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, a Washington Post Top 15 Children's Book of the Year, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year, a Land of Enchantment Book Award Winner, and one of Time Out New York Kids' 50 Best Books for Kids.
Awards
Winner of Cybils (Poetry) 2010. Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2011. Short-listed for Bluebonnet Awards 2012 and North Carolina Children's Book Award (Junior Book) 2012 and Virginia Readers Choice Award (Elementary) 2013 and Red Clover Award 2012 and Charlotte Award (Intermediate/Grades 3-5) 2012 and Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 2011 and Volunteer State Book Awards (Intermediate) 2013 and Sequoyah Book Awards (Children's) 2013 and Beehive Awards (Poetry) 2012 and Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2012 and Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Grades 3-5) 2013 and Rhode Island Children's Book Awards 2012.
Book Information
ISBN 9780525479017
Author Marilyn Singer
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Dutton Books for Young Readers
Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers
Weight(grams) 442g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 264mm * 8mm
