Items related to African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways
African Acrostics The wild animals of Africa spring to life in clever, lighthearted poems and compelling, evocative photographs. Inside every acrostic is a secret message, often lurking in the first letter of each line (read top to bottom). Full color. Full description
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
Harley's poetry consists of carefully crafted descriptive word imagery that is right on target...full-page, full-color photos of the animals are perfect companions to the facing selections.
--School Library Journal (starred review) Noyes's photographs perfectly encapsulate the poems, the two creating a harmonious whole that is more than the sum of its parts...This belongs in every collection--for the poetry, for the photographs, for the information.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This dramatic picture book will draw readers with its mix of short poems and clear color photos of wild animals in the game parks of Namibia.
--Booklist Noyes's photographs, taken mostly in Namibia, are creatively composed and capture each animal's unique qualities. Together, poetry and photography make for a superb collection.
--The Horn Book Crocodile, hippo, kudu, and other creatures in the stunning photos gaze at readers, who can learn more about writing acrostics and about the featured animals in notes at the end.
--School Library Journal Young wordsmiths will itch to try their hands at the verse form after reading this.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Accompanied by bold (and sometimes very entertaining) photographs by the multi-talented Deborah Noyes, the playful pieces on these pages more than ably capture their subjects, in wonderful language that make them a true cut above the most poems I've read in this form. I predict that teachers will go ga-ga for this one.
--Shelftalker blog Animals acting as such, not as charming book characters. The last three lines about a hunting lioness are "Even / Sunlight/ Shivers." There are pages at the back to explain more about acrostics, animals and the photographs. A winning trifecta. ne.
--Chicago Tribune A nice "multi-genre" picture book of poetry and lots of information. One of the many fun acrostic poems is "Hornbill's Hot Day." And what child would not delight in seeing the photograph of a hornbill?
--Booklights (PBS Parents blog) Magnificent photography depicting a variety of African creatures and some skillful poetic imagery combine with the wordplay mentioned in the title to make this book intriguing.
--Journal Inquirer Clear close-up pictures by Deborah Noyes of African animals dominate each page. The poems about each animal are in crisp and larger-than-usual print font. The pages are, therefore, strikingly simple and uncluttered.
--Canadian Review of Materials As well as being a grrreat read, this book offers a ready model for young poets and photographers eager to create their own tributes to the natural world.
--Washington Parent Readers of any age could enjoy the awesome pictures and creative poems.
--Winston-Salem Journal If you're planning to teach your students how to write acrostic poetry, then this is a book you HAVE to have in order to lift the level of their acrostic poetry writing. Using African Acrostics as a touchstone text will challenge all of the budding poets in your class to stretch themselves when they craft acrostic poetry.
--Two Writing Teachers blog
About the Author:
--School Library Journal (starred review) Noyes's photographs perfectly encapsulate the poems, the two creating a harmonious whole that is more than the sum of its parts...This belongs in every collection--for the poetry, for the photographs, for the information.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This dramatic picture book will draw readers with its mix of short poems and clear color photos of wild animals in the game parks of Namibia.
--Booklist Noyes's photographs, taken mostly in Namibia, are creatively composed and capture each animal's unique qualities. Together, poetry and photography make for a superb collection.
--The Horn Book Crocodile, hippo, kudu, and other creatures in the stunning photos gaze at readers, who can learn more about writing acrostics and about the featured animals in notes at the end.
--School Library Journal Young wordsmiths will itch to try their hands at the verse form after reading this.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Accompanied by bold (and sometimes very entertaining) photographs by the multi-talented Deborah Noyes, the playful pieces on these pages more than ably capture their subjects, in wonderful language that make them a true cut above the most poems I've read in this form. I predict that teachers will go ga-ga for this one.
--Shelftalker blog Animals acting as such, not as charming book characters. The last three lines about a hunting lioness are "Even / Sunlight/ Shivers." There are pages at the back to explain more about acrostics, animals and the photographs. A winning trifecta. ne.
--Chicago Tribune A nice "multi-genre" picture book of poetry and lots of information. One of the many fun acrostic poems is "Hornbill's Hot Day." And what child would not delight in seeing the photograph of a hornbill?
--Booklights (PBS Parents blog) Magnificent photography depicting a variety of African creatures and some skillful poetic imagery combine with the wordplay mentioned in the title to make this book intriguing.
--Journal Inquirer Clear close-up pictures by Deborah Noyes of African animals dominate each page. The poems about each animal are in crisp and larger-than-usual print font. The pages are, therefore, strikingly simple and uncluttered.
--Canadian Review of Materials As well as being a grrreat read, this book offers a ready model for young poets and photographers eager to create their own tributes to the natural world.
--Washington Parent Readers of any age could enjoy the awesome pictures and creative poems.
--Winston-Salem Journal If you're planning to teach your students how to write acrostic poetry, then this is a book you HAVE to have in order to lift the level of their acrostic poetry writing. Using African Acrostics as a touchstone text will challenge all of the budding poets in your class to stretch themselves when they craft acrostic poetry.
--Two Writing Teachers blog
Avis Harley has written several books of poetry for children, including THE MONARCH'S PROGRESS: POEMS WITH WINGS. She lives in Vancouver.
Deborah Noyes the editor of GOTHIC!, THE RESTLESS DEAD, and SIDESHOW. A former zookeeper, she also wrote and illustrated ONE KINGDOM: OUR LIVES WITH ANIMALS. She lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Deborah Noyes the editor of GOTHIC!, THE RESTLESS DEAD, and SIDESHOW. A former zookeeper, she also wrote and illustrated ONE KINGDOM: OUR LIVES WITH ANIMALS. She lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCandlewick Pr
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0763636215
- ISBN 13 9780763636210
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages40
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 76.67
Shipping:
£ 3.21
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0763636215
Buy New
£ 76.67
Convert currency
Stock Image
African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0763636215
Buy New
£ 77.40
Convert currency
Stock Image
African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0763636215
Buy New
£ 77.57
Convert currency
Stock Image
African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways Harley, Avis and Noyes, Deborah
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1. Seller Inventory # Q-0763636215
Buy New
£ 77.80
Convert currency
Stock Image
African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0763636215
Buy New
£ 85.26
Convert currency