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Gr 5–8—In their latest collaboration, Sidman and Zagarenski invite readers to ponder the power of words. Arranged in four sections, 29 brief poems include chants and charms; spells and invocations; laments and remembrances; and praise songs and blessings. By turns hopeful and comedic, melancholic and wistful, they touch on universal themes: lost love, the uneasiness of change, and the comfort of pets. Many kids will relate to the nostalgia and regret for the packed-away toy in "Lament for Teddy...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Sidman and Zagarenski present "Chants & Charms," "Spells & Invocations," "Laments & Remembrances," and "Praise Songs & Blessings" for a variety of occasions and in a variety of poetic forms. Each section begins by briefly defining the terms ("Charm: A verse spoken aloud that acts as a talisman or protection"), then continues with Sidman's emotional (and sometimes qu...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Sidman and Zagarenski present "Chants & Charms," "Spells & Invocations," "Laments & Remembrances," and "Praise Songs & Blessings" in a variety of poe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More