Bibliograph

Central heating, poems about fire and warmth, Marilyn Singer ; illustrated by Meilo So

Type

Label

Central heating, poems about fire and warmth, Marilyn Singer ; illustrated by Meilo So

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Central heating

Oclc number

54677455

Responsibility statement

Marilyn Singer ; illustrated by Meilo So

Sub title

poems about fire and warmth

Summary

As a companion volume to her poetry collections about earth and about water, Marilyn Singer now examines the nature of fire, an overlooked subject in the realms of poetry. From forest fires and prairie fires to the fires on backyard grills; from chili peppers to birthday candles; to jack-o-lanterns, menorahs, Christmas lights, and holidays around the earth; to dragons who provide their own central heatingb7sthese lyrical poems present a fresh a nd insightful view of fire of all kinds. Meilo So combines strong linocut art with her signature brushwork in striking illustrations reproduced in fire-red. From the Hardcover edition

Table Of Contents

Contradiction -- Fire-bringers -- Appetite -- Landmark -- Forged -- Fire fighters -- Dragon -- Hot water -- Chili peppers -- Birthday party -- Toasting marshmallows -- Distance from the sun -- Center of the earth -- Desert day -- Prairie fire -- Forest fire -- Summer magic -- Holidays -- Inspiration

Target audience

juvenile

Classification