Jane Yolen has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of
America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. Her many awards
include both the Kerlan Award and the Regina Medal for the body of
her work. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and St. Andrews,
Scotland. janeyolen.com
Josée Masse is the illustrator of the critically-acclaimed
reverso poems by Marilyn Singer (Mirror Mirror, Follow Follow, and
Echo Echo) and the Frog and Friends (I Can Read) series by Eve
Bunting. She lives in Montreal, Canada. joseemasse.com
★"Twenty-one poems...encourage children to explore what is under
their feet using imagination and wonder. (E)ach poem honors the
ability of young readers to navigate syntax, imagery, and wordplay.
Yolen's treatment of the underground is expansive...(and) Masse's
mixed-media illustrations portray the imaginary points of view with
aplomb. A thoughtful exploration of nature expressed in poetry that
should open the eyes of children to unseen worlds."—Kirkus Reviews,
starred review
★"Yolen pays tribute to the natural...and the man-made...as well as
musing on lost cities, (and) pirate treasure...Blending creativity
with scientific fact, (her) poems appeal to readers' imaginations
and intellects alike."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"...This collection illuminates the rich world of activity that
goes on beneath our feet. The warm, naturalistic illustrations of
underground scenes...often contain an element of charming
whimsy...(and) nicely compliment the verses. Great for either a
school or public library."—Booklist
"Through a variety of poetic forms, readers will...uncover buried
history...The text embodies wonder and factual information...The
detailed illustrations...tie the book together and provide little
Easter eggs for kids to notice on every page. For scientists and
daydreamers, this...volume of poetry approaches the world from a
variety of thought-provoking perspectives in an attractive and
engaging package." —School Library Journal
“This book of short, fun poems… could be used to teach both poetry
and content. The illustrations are bright and feature two children
discovering all the wonderful things that live underground.”—School
Library Connection
“Twenty-one poems invite children to consider the worlds—natural
and manmade— beneath their feet…. shifting perspectives add a sense
of playfulness. Notes…for each poem round out this title, offering
extra information, conversation starters, and possibly inspiration
for children to write about their own subterranean interests."—The
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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