Mural on Second Avenue and Other City Poems

By: Lilian Moore, Roma Karas (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 24 September 2013

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Paperback
32 Pages

Age
5 - 9

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
28.2 x 21.2

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âChildren will get the feel of the city and its delights from both the word pictures and the substantial artwork.â — Booklist

Seventeen poems by Lilian Moore speak to the joys and everyday wonders of city living, including the hush of a snowy morning, the grandeur of skyscrapers and bridges, the phantom faces reflected in store windows, and the transforming effects of a neighborhood mural painted âon the blank / unwindowed wallâ by someone âdreaming / to the slap of a / wet brush.â Brought to life through Roma Karas’s simple, vibrant illustrations, this collection of poetry offers a loving tribute to small moments in the big city.
Back matter includes an index of first lines.

Industry Reviews

MURAL ON SECOND AVENUE: AND OTHER CITY POEMS collects previously published poems by Lilian Moore, with artwork as electric as the urban beat by Russian-born artist Roma Karas.
--Publishers Weekly

The joys of city life are extolled in a book whose charm lies in simple observations.
--Booklist

Conveying an idyllic but never sugary view of urban life, this gathering not only marks a strong debut for the illustrator, but highlights the timeless quality of so much of Moore's poetry.
--Kirkus Reviews

These poems speak loudly to children; their simply stated messages spread encouragement to fledgling writers.
--School Library Journal

Few surpass Lilian Moore's genius at translating experience and observation into poetry for the very young. Here the late poet's abillities are handsomely showcased.
--Horn Book, The

Moore, a master of translating everyday experiences into poems for children, describes summer rain, window shopping, construction, murals, and other city happenings.
--Book Links

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