Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse by Marilyn Singer
What’s brewing when two favorites—poetry and fairy tales—are turned (literally) on their heads? It’s a revolutionary recipe: an infectious new genre of poetry (the reverso) and a lovably modern take on classic stories. See two sides of the story: first, read the poems forward (how old-fashioned!), then reverse the lines and read again to give familiar tales, from Sleeping Beauty to that Charming Prince, a delicious new spin - on one side of the page, Little Red Riding Hood is skipping through the forest in her hood – on the other side, the Wolf is watching Little Red skip through his hood. This is a fascinating way to look at twelve beloved fairy tales. Have fun "holding up a mirror" and exploring the other stories that these poems tell!
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If the Shoe Fits: Voices from Cinderella by Laura Whipple
If the Shoe Fits: Voices from Cinderella takes a fresh look at an old and favorite story. In thirty-three poems it brings to life not only the voices of well-loved characters, but also voices of characters not usually heard from -- including the glass slipper, without which the story would not have a happy ending. On the stage set by the story we hear each player tell the tale from their point of view, answering the questions that swirl around Cinderella.
Guyku by Bob Raczka
A humorous haiku collection perfect for guys (big and small) that celebrates outdoor fun throughout the seasons.