A Foot in the Mouth: Poems to Speak, Sing, and Shout
“Poetry is sound,” states the compiler of this collection by way of introducing readers to the anthology’s auditory qualities. From mood to metrics and from volume to voice, the thirty-seven poems presented in this album beg to be un-silenced from the page through vocal performance by individuals, families, and classrooms. Energetic illustrations by Chris Raschka accentuate the text with colorful watercolor, ink, and paper collage. Playful, somber, melodic, and crisp, the tonal range of the poems offers something for everyone. Familiar selections such as Edward Lear’s “The Owl and the Pussy-Cat” and “Double, double, toil and trouble” from Shakespeare’s Macbeth complement less familiar, but sound, selections. ©2009 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 9 and older
Age Range:
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Poetry
Subject:
Anthologies
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2009
Pages: 61
ISBN: 9780763606633
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 811 Janeczko