By Ted Kooser, Connie Wanek (author) , Richard Jones (illustrator)
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Winner of the CLiPPA 2023
In this captivating collection of thirty exquisite poems, celebrated poets Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek, along with illustrator Richard Jones, explore the wonders of nature in a spirited and magical way - and invite our imaginations out to play.
A freewheeling romp through the world of imagery and metaphor, this quietly startling collection is framed by the four elements and divided into thoughtfully-curated sections, exploring art and reality, fact and fancy.
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Look around: what do you see? A clown balancing a pie in a tree, or an empty nest perched on a leafless branch?
This charming compendium of the fleeting and unexpected turns the everyday - towering trees and tiny tadpoles; roaring fires, lazy afternoons, and pillowy white marshmallows - into poetic gold. A brilliant and timeless collaboration that evokes both the mystery and grandeur of the natural world and the cosy, mundane moments of daily life, this wonderfully illustrated collection is the go-to gift book of the season for poetry fans of all ages.
Featured in The School Librarian under 'Editor's Picks' for poetry - School Librarian
Ted Kooser was the US Poet Laureate from 2004 to 2006 and won a Pulitzer Prize for his book of poems Delights & Shadows . His picture books include Bag in the Wind and The Bell in the Bridge , both illustrated by Barry Root; House Held Up by Trees , a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year, illustrated by Jon Klassen; and Mr. Posey's New Glasses , an International Literacy Association Children's Choice, illustrated by Daniel Duncan. Ted Kooser lives in Garland, Nebraska.
Connie Wanek has been writing since her hand could hold a pencil. She is the author of four books of poetry, including Rival Gardens: New and Selected Poems , the second book in the Ted Kooser Contemporary Poetry Series. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.
Marshmallow Clouds by Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek Wins the 2023 CLiPPA Children's Poetry Award
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Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Poetry Award (CLiPPA) 2023
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A freewheeling romp through the world of imagery and metaphor, this quietly startling collection is framed by the four elements and divided into thoughtfully-curated sections, exploring art and reality, fact and fancy. Look around: what do you see?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Marshmallow Clouds: Poems Inspired by Nature and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Marshmallow Clouds: Poems Inspired by Nature features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Poetry Books for Children, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Marshmallow Clouds: Poems Inspired by Nature was written by Ted Kooser, Connie Wanek and published by Walker Books Ltd
Marshmallow Clouds: Poems Inspired by Nature has 72 pages
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