Blooming Beneath the Sun - Hardcover

Rossetti, Christina

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1534440925 ISBN 13: 9781534440920

Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, 2019

Synopsis

Newbery Award honoree Ashley Bryan has hand-selected a collection of celebrated English poet Christina Rossetti’s poems to illustrate with his inimitable flourish.

The world changes so quickly, but the joy and fun of being a child always remains. Christina Rossetti’s classic nursery rhymes have embodied the simple essence of childhood for centuries, and now award-winning illustrator Ashley Bryan brings new life to them with this wonderfully illustrated selection of Rossetti’s poetry.

Bryan’s bright and intricate collage art perfectly complement Rossetti’s simple text, and together they create a vibrant book for both kids—and kids at heart.

About this title

About the Author:

Ashley Bryan grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he has shared the joy of song with children ever since. A beloved illustrator, he was recently named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book, Freedom Over Me. He has also been the recipient of the Coretta Scott King—Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award; the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award; has been a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer; a Coretta Scott King Award winner; and the recipient of countless other awards and recognitions. His books include Freedom Over Me; Sail Away; Beautiful Blackbird; Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum; Let It Shine; Ashley Bryan’s Book of Puppets; and What a Wonderful World. He lives in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine.

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 4-Bryan's vibrant artwork brings to life a collection of classic Rossetti poems that are sure to delight and interest poetry and art fans alike. Bryan's signature collage style is bright and detailed, and works to highlight the poems. The selected poems are accessible to young readers and are reminiscent of nursery rhymes with their easy-to-identify rhythm and rhyme schemes. The subject matter is also familiar, covering dreams, the natural world, and family. Children will be surprised to find that the poetry was written in the 1800s. The detail and careful execution in the cut-paper art are impressive. Young readers will likely find inspiration from both the poetry and the artwork. VERDICT Bryan's lively and colorful artwork makes Rossetti's poetry approachable and enjoyable for all ages.-Ellen Conlin, Naperville Public Library, ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1534440925
• ISBN 13: 9781534440920
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Bryan Ashley