Sweet Corn: Poems

By James Stevenson

Book Overview

Lemonade stands, bike rides, treehouses--moments as simple and magical as sweet corn in summer. James Stevenson--poet, author, artist, actor, and much more--captures these precious "snapshots" of life in this delightful poetry collection. Twenty-eight poems, combined with soft, colorful illustrations, will bring smiles, laughs, and memories of special times experienced by every child.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688173047
• ISBN13: 9780688173043
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Sweet Corn

Do you like poetry? Well, this is a book that your gonna want to read. James Stevenson uses powerful words to get you into the poems, and it will make you want to read more. But I'm sure you'll love his poem "Tree House." "Mountaineers and pirates Ascend and Descend" "How many people are up there now?" "Green leaves keep it secret." You'll be delighted by all of his poems. I love this book and so will you. So go read "Sweet Corn."

Quirky Corn

TEXT SUMMARY= James Stevenson has united in this volume a variety of short poems that range from ryhming, to free verse, and always include a twist of one kind or another.VISUAL SUMMARY= The poems are accompanied by small watercolour and black pen sketches, or laid out in different patterns and orientations in ways that relate to the poem's subject. Varying the text size and font as well create visual images simply with just the words.CRITIQUE= While not as popular as the rhyme and simple humour of Jack Prelutsky or Shel Silverstein, Stevenson's own work is something innovative and new, introducing children to non-rhyming free-verse. Although the humour is not the type that makes you crack out laughing, with a little extra thinking, it will definitely make you smile. The layout of the book is simple and consistant, with page numbers and titles at the top, and then the poem spread over the page or mixed with illustrations. Overall, the book seems to be a nice hidden gem filled with amusing quirks.