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    Mirror Mirror

    A Book of Reverso Poems

    Author Marilyn Singer
    Illustrated by Josée Masse
    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Dutton Books for Young Readers
    10.31"W x 10.31"H x 0.36"D  
    On sale Mar 04, 2010 | 32 Pages | 9780525479017
    Grades 1-4
    Reading Level: Lexile NP
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    Witty, irreverent, and exquisitely illustrated, this unique collection holds a cheeky mirror up to language and fairy tales, and renews the magic of both!

    "Remarkable."—The Washington Post

    "This mind-bending poetry is accompanied by Masse's equally intelligent, equally amusing art."—Time Out New York for Kids

    There are two sides to every story, from the princess and the frog, to the beauty and the beast, to Sleeping Beauty and that charming prince.

    In this unique collection of reversible verse, classic fairy tales are turned on their heads. Literally. Read these clever poems from top to bottom. Then reverse the lines and read from bottom to top to give these well-loved stories a delicious new spin.
    © Laurie Gaboardi
    Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than 90 children’s books in a wide variety of genres. View titles by Marilyn Singer
    Josée Masse View titles by Josée Masse
    *"A mesmerizing and seamless celebration of language, imagery and perspective."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    *"Masse’s clever compositions play with symmetry, bringing this smart concept to its fullest effect."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

    *"Cleverly constructed and insightful."—The Horn Book, starred review

    *"Truly a visual, as well as a literary, puzzle and such a treat!"—Library Media Connection, starred review

    *“Fun, thoughtful, beautifully written poems that employ a poetic form called a reverso to spin a familiar fairy tale in a new direction.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review

    With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror!

    Mirror Mirror is an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best 100 Children's Book of the Year, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors Choice, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, a Washington Post Top 15 Children’s Book of the Year, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, a Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year, a Land of Enchantment Book Award Winner, and one of Time Out New York Kids' 50 Best Books for Kids.

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    Witty, irreverent, and exquisitely illustrated, this unique collection holds a cheeky mirror up to language and fairy tales, and renews the magic of both!

    "Remarkable."—The Washington Post

    "This mind-bending poetry is accompanied by Masse's equally intelligent, equally amusing art."—Time Out New York for Kids

    There are two sides to every story, from the princess and the frog, to the beauty and the beast, to Sleeping Beauty and that charming prince.

    In this unique collection of reversible verse, classic fairy tales are turned on their heads. Literally. Read these clever poems from top to bottom. Then reverse the lines and read from bottom to top to give these well-loved stories a delicious new spin.

    Author

    © Laurie Gaboardi
    Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than 90 children’s books in a wide variety of genres. View titles by Marilyn Singer
    Josée Masse View titles by Josée Masse

    Praise

    *"A mesmerizing and seamless celebration of language, imagery and perspective."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    *"Masse’s clever compositions play with symmetry, bringing this smart concept to its fullest effect."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

    *"Cleverly constructed and insightful."—The Horn Book, starred review

    *"Truly a visual, as well as a literary, puzzle and such a treat!"—Library Media Connection, starred review

    *“Fun, thoughtful, beautifully written poems that employ a poetic form called a reverso to spin a familiar fairy tale in a new direction.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review

    With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror!

    Mirror Mirror is an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best 100 Children's Book of the Year, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors Choice, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, a Washington Post Top 15 Children’s Book of the Year, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, a Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year, a Land of Enchantment Book Award Winner, and one of Time Out New York Kids' 50 Best Books for Kids.

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