Status
Available
Call number
Series
Collection
Publication
Sterling (2008), Edition: Reprint, 48 pages
Description
Presents a collection of poems by the beloved American author who, as a young man, travelled across the Midwest as a hobo.
User reviews
LibraryThing member paroof
I love the fact that this book exists! Carl Sandburg is my favorite poet and having this book to share with my children is a joy. Not that I can't share his poetry with them anyway, but this makes it even easier.
LibraryThing member annashapiro
The gorgeous, soft, Hopper-esque (pastel I think?) illustrations illuminate so incredibly well the touching & sensitive poetry of Carl Sandburg. They manage to incorporate both Sandburg's sensitivity to life and his American pride. My favorites are 'The Fog' where he likens a cats creeping paws to
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the nearing mist, and 'Arithmetic' where he discusses the more practical questions about life and mathematics, as well as 'October Paint'. What a beautiful collection from a true master. Show Less
LibraryThing member sunnyburke
I love the Poetry for Young People series! This is a beautiful book filled with wonderful poems by Carl Sandberg and the art only enhances the wonderful poems. I especially like the poem "Buffalo Dusk" because I had just finished teaching my kids about Native Americans and I wish I could have read
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this poem to them. Show Less
LibraryThing member SarahLinfield
Great book full with metaphors and deep meaningful sentences. The poems would fit more for students in higher elementary grades. Some poems have adult themes that may not be age appropriate for children. Some individual poems would fit great for specific lessons on various topics.
Awards
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (11th Edition: 1993-1995)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
10 inches
ISBN
140275471X / 9781402754715