Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Swirl by Swirl; Spirals in Nature
Here is another jaw-dropping celebration of nature from the team of Joyce Sidman (poet) and Beth Krommes (illustrator). This one features spiral forms found on animals and plants, or in the ocean and sky. While the poetry is wonderful, the scratchboard illustrations steal the show. Readers can spend hours finding all the spirals on these pages. End notes add factual details for readers wanting more information about featured animals and plants. This gorgeous book could be a resource for science, and possibly math classes (Fibonacci numbers).
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