Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night
Joyce Sidman’s poetry explores various beings of the night with fresh, descriptive imagery and perspectives. A moth writes about its love for the primrose that nourishes and camouflages it. A baby porcupine—or porcupette—confidently confirms its ability to protect itself by raising its quills and doing a pirouette. As dawn begins, the moon asks where everyone from the night has gone, realizing that it will be another day before the sights and sounds of darkness return. Each of Sidman’s captivating poems is accompanied by a paragraph providing factual information about the subject. Rick Allen’s detailed, colored linoleum print illustrations lend additional beauty to this gratifying nocturnal experience. ©2010 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Rick Allen
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 9-13
Age Range:
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Formats:
Picture book
Poetry
Subjects:
Nature/Environment
Nighttime
Perspective/Point of View
Publishers:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Houghton Mifflin
Publish Year: 2010
Pages: 29
ISBN: 9780547152288
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 811 Allen