Mural on Second Avenue and Other City Poems (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763619879)

Brought to life through Roma Karas's simple, vibrant illustrations, this collection of poetry by Lilian Moore offers a loving tribute to small moments in the big city, and to the children who live there.

Lilian Moore had a lifetime of experience as an author of books for young readers -- and a particular expertise for observing and celebrating life from a child's point of view. In this collection, seventeen poems speak to the joys and everyday wonders of city living, including the hush of a snowy morning, the grandeur of skyscrapers and bridges, the phantom faces reflected in store windows, and the transforming effects of a neighborhood mural painted "on the blank / unwindowed wall" by someone "dreaming / to the slap of a / wet brush."
Back matter includes an index of first lines.

Author: Lilian Moore
ISBN-10: 0763619876
ISBN-13: 9780763619879
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 03/03/2005
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.66w x 0.39d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 86586 / Mural on Second Avenue, and Other City Poems


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 391 - Superior,Well Above Average
PW Notes and Reprints 03/14/2005 pg. 70
Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2005 pg. 421
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2005 pg. 338
Booklist 04/01/2005 pg. 1368
School Library Journal 05/01/2005 pg. 112

About the Author
Lilian Moore (1909-2004) wrote many well-loved books for children, including I'll Meet You at the Cucumbers; Adam Mouse's Book of Poems; Don't be Afraid, Amanda; Poems Have Roots; Little Raccoon; and I'm Small. She was a recipient of the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children from the National Council of Teachers of English.

Roma Karas was born in Russia, then moved to the USA where he attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He now lives in New York, where he works as an illustrator and bookmaker.