Bibliograph

Marshmallow clouds, two poets at play among figures of speech, Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek ; illustrated by Richard Jones

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Label

Marshmallow clouds, two poets at play among figures of speech, Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek ; illustrated by Richard Jones

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Marshmallow clouds

Oclc number

1260819557

Responsibility statement

Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek ; illustrated by Richard Jones

Sub title

two poets at play among figures of speech

Summary

Celebrated poets Ted Kooser along with Connie Wanek, and illustrator Richard Jones, explore figures of speech in a spirited and magical way-and invite our imaginations out to play. A freewheeling romp through the world of imagery and metaphor, this quietly startling collection of thirty poems, framed by the four elements, is about art and reality, fact and fancy. Look around: what do you see? A clown balancing a pie in a tree, or an empty nest perched on a leafless branch? As poet Connie Wanek alludes to in her afterword-a lively dialogue with former US Poet Laureate Ted Kooser-sometimes the simplest sights and sounds "summon our imaginations" and cry out to be clothed in the alchemical language of poetry. This compendium of the fleeting and unexpected turns the everyday-turtles, trees, and tadpoles; cow pies, lazy afternoons, and pillowy white marshmallows-into poetic gold. A brilliant and timeless collaboration that evokes both the mystery and grandeur of the natural world and the cozy, mundane moments of daily life, this exquisitely illustrated collection is the go-to gift book of the season for poetry fans of all ages

Target audience

pre adolescent

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