The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
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The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
by Janeczko, Paul B. | HC | VeryGood
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780763669638
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10
0763669636
ISBN-13
9780763669638
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202555175
Product Key Features
Book Title
Death of the Hat: a Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
Number of Pages
80 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Language Arts / Composition & Creative Writing, Poetry / General, History / General
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes, Raschka, Chris
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
23.1 Oz
Item Length
10.1 in
Item Width
10.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2013-957308
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
Raschka's playful watercolors on crisp, white backgrounds distill both images and emotions from the poems. ... Another winning collaboration from two luminaries. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Raschka's lively, vibrant watercolors frame the text, enhancing and imbuing the poems with life.... This award-winning pair have once again delivered a book to be celebrated.... An excellent addition to any collection --School Library Journal (starred review) Janeczko and Raschka's stellar fourth poetry collaboration, following A Poke in the I and other acclaimed titles, presents a chronological "history" of the development of poetry, from the Middle Ages to the present.... Janeczko's selections and Raschka's characteristically airy illustrations let readers uncover layers of meaning, possibility, and emotion in poems from Rumi, Emily Dickinson, William Wordsworth, Pablo Neruda, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and others. Janeczko's substantial introduction gives an overview of poetry's evolution over the centuries, yet works like Lord Byron's "A Riddle, on the Letter E" resonate powerfully on their own: "The beginning of eternity, the end of time and space,/ The beginning of every end, and the end of every place." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) This accessible collection, containing poems from a wide variety of eras, regions, and styles and by a diverse group of writers, is a subtly thoughtful and engaging gateway to classic poetry, and a superb resource for the classroom. --Booklist (starred review) That all the poems are about objects unifies the collection; their chronological organization provides structure ... Raschka's soft, impressionistic watercolors showcase each poem. --Horn Book Raschka's droll sweeps of watercolor and ink are by turns bright, bold, humorous and solemn, while Janeczko's selections range from simple riddles to longer meditations.... The way in to this poetry is through objects, yet the intangible universe of human thought and experience is captured here with them. These things that seem so real are only temporary, but the poems may last for centuries. --The Washington Post An interesting mixture of old-fashioned tastes and contemporary sensibility. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The practical pleasure of an anthology of poetry is the ease with which you can dip in--and bail out. Children and their parents are likely to feel both impulses with "The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects," an elegant if faintly odd collection of verses compiled by Paul B. Janeczko. Ornamented with Chris Raschka's loose, lively watercolors, the pages seem to emanate cheer, but there is an elegiac feel to many of the pieces that will leave a more melancholy impression on the reader. --The Wall Street Journal Truly a young person's introduction to the heights and depth and breadth of poetry...For many a bewildered adult, wishing to bring poetry to a young reader and not knowing how or where to begin, "The Death of the Hat,'' will be a positive godsend. --The Boston Globe Much like peanut butter and jelly, poetry and art are a perfect pair. Janeczko and Raschka have again prepared another delicious snack; the watercolors are a delicacy, light and playful. --School library Connection This historical approach to poetry and poets through the ages is a wonderful addition to poetry collections. --Literacy Daily, Raschka's playful watercolors on crisp, white backgrounds distill both images and emotions from the poems. ... Another winning collaboration from two luminaries. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Raschka's lively, vibrant watercolors frame the text, enhancing and imbuing the poems with life.... This award-winning pair have once again delivered a book to be celebrated.... An excellent addition to any collection -School Library Journal (starred review), Raschka's playful watercolors on crisp, white backgrounds distill both images and emotions from the poems. ... Another winning collaboration from two luminaries. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Raschka's lively, vibrant watercolors frame the text, enhancing and imbuing the poems with life.... This award-winning pair have once again delivered a book to be celebrated.... An excellent addition to any collection -School Library Journal (starred review) Janeczko and Raschka's stellar fourth poetry collaboration, following A Poke in the I and other acclaimed titles, presents a chronological "history" of the development of poetry, from the Middle Ages to the present.... Janeczko's selections and Raschka's characteristically airy illustrations let readers uncover layers of meaning, possibility, and emotion in poems from Rumi, Emily Dickinson, William Wordsworth, Pablo Neruda, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and others. Janeczko's substantial introduction gives an overview of poetry's evolution over the centuries, yet works like Lord Byron's "A Riddle, on the Letter E" resonate powerfully on their own: "The beginning of eternity, the end of time and space,/ The beginning of every end, and the end of every place." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) This accessible collection, containing poems from a wide variety of eras, regions, and styles and by a diverse group of writers, is a subtly thoughtful and engaging gateway to classic poetry, and a superb resource for the classroom. -Booklist (starred review) That all the poems are about objects unifies the collection; their chronological organization provides structure ... Raschka's soft, impressionistic watercolors showcase each poem. -Horn Book, Raschka's playful watercolors on crisp, white backgrounds distill both images and emotions from the poems. ... Another winning collaboration from two luminaries. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Grade From
Third Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
A celebrated duo reunites for a look at poems through history inspired by objects--earthly and celestial--reflecting the time in which each poet lived. A book-eating moth in the early Middle Ages. A peach blossom during the Renaissance. A haunted palace in the Victorian era. A lament for the hat in contemporary times. Poetry has been a living form of artistic expression for thousands of years, and throughout that time poets have found inspiration in everything from swords to stamp albums, candles to cobwebs, manhole covers to the moon. In The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects, award-winning anthologist Paul B. Janeczko presents his fiftieth book, offering young readers a quick tour of poets through the ages. Breathing bright life into each selection is Chris Raschka's witty, imaginative art.
LC Classification Number
PN6109.97.D43 2015
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- v***v (2063)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAlthough this book was not as described, with no picture of it in the listing, the seller communicated well and quickly gave me a full refund while letting me keep it. The minimal packaging left the book a bit vulnerable (typical for ThriftBooks), but it did arrive safely and timely. As usual, it’s hit or miss with this seller, but often times you can get great values, and their customer service is always very good. Many other sellers with millions of transactions don’t even communicate.
- 2***j (113)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI've ordered several items from this vendor now and they've always been what they were advertised as. This was no exception. Both discs were in great shape as well as their jewel cases. Delivery is good, packaging is simple but effective for what you're paying and I haven't had any get damaged. Will keep buying from this vendor because of the results so far and good prices, too.