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Emily Dickinson (Poetry for Kids) : Emily Dickinson - Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson (Poetry for Kids)

Emily Dickinson

By: Emily Dickinson, Susan Snively (Editor), Christine Davenier (Illustrator)

Hardcover | 26 October 2016

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Let your children discover the works of poet Emily Dickinson in Emily Dickinson (Poetry for Kids).

This beautiful collection is the perfect way to introduce your children to the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Includes excellent illustrations and explanatory text.


As the premier title in the Poetry for Kids series, Emily Dickinson introduces children to the works of poet Emily Dickinson. Poet, professor, and scholar Susan Snively has carefully chosen 35 poems of interest to children and their families. Each poem is beautifully illustrated by Christine Davenier and thoroughly explained by an expert.
The gentle introduction, which is divided into sections by season of the year, includes commentary, definitions of important words, and a foreword.


'This arresting edition makes for a wonderful introduction to Dickinson's poetry that's sure to captivate all ages.' - Kirkus Reviews (starred)


'Thick, creamy paper and a clean but vivacious design, combined with Davenier's friendly, thoroughly charming ink and watercolor illustrations make this fine collection of Dickinson's poetry an appealing gift for children or adults.' - Shelf Awareness




Industry Reviews
"This arresting edition makes for a wonderful introduction to Dickinson's poetry that's sure to captivate all ages." - Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"I'm already a HUGE Emily Dickinson fan so the poems, to me, are wonderful. But, what sets this book apart are the whimsical illustrations. They bring the poems to life! Especially for children." - Melissa Taylor, Imagination Soup
"It's a solidly good book in a promising new series - and one I was happy to stumble upon this week, as Dickinson is so much balm for one's soul." - Julie Danielson, kirkusreviews.com
"A beautiful introduction to Dickinson for upper elementary poets." - Rachel Zuffa, Racine Public Library, WI, for School Library Journal

"Thick, creamy paper and a clean but vivacious design, combined with Davenier's friendly, thoroughly charming ink and watercolor illustrations make this fine collection of Dickinson's poetry an appealing gift for children or adults." - Karin Snelson, children's & YA editor, Shelf Awareness

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