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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2017 | Xpress Reviews Web Only
Gr 3 Up—This addition to the series, which began with Emily Dickinson, showcases the poetry of Carl Sandburg, the singing bard of America. Arranged in two categories, poems about people and places, the 36 free verse selections follow a brief biographical introduction by Benzel, who is noted for her work on the Sandburg Project: Prayers for the People. Acrylic illustrations are paired with the poems and are most effective when portraying the natural world. Least successful are Crawford's simplistic renderings, such as the letters th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on June 1, 2018
These handsomely designed and illustrated books introduce the work and lives of these masterful poets; each book's editor explains the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
