A Planet Is a Poem

Amanda West Lewis

2024년 5월 · Kids Can Press Ltd

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An out-of-this-world poetic exploration of the wonders of our solar system. From a ballad of Earth and an ode to the sun to a villanelle for Venus and a sestina for Saturn, here are 14 original poems about planets and other bodies in our solar system. Each different poetic form reflects the object’s unique characteristics, and each poem is bursting with intriguing details sure to capture readers’ imaginations. Information about both the object and the poetic form accompanies each poem. This innovative, immersive and beautifully crafted book blends science and poetry to create something strikingly new. Readers will be enchanted.

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Amanda West Lewis is the author of nine books for young readers, ranging from craft books to historical novels, and has an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is also a theater artist, calligrapher, and instructor, and is the founder of the Ottawa Children’s Theatre. Born in New York City, Amanda now lives in Brooke Valley, Ontario, with her husband, writer Tim Wynne-Jones.;Oliver Averill is an illustrator based in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom. He graduated from Falmouth University with degree in illustration and is inspired by history and most things old fashioned. He is the illustrator of several books and the author-illustrator of The Boy from the Moon.