Bound To Stay Bound

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 I am loved
 Author: Giovanni, Nikki

 Publisher:  Atheneum Books for Young Readers (2018)

 Dewey: 811
 Classification: Nonfiction
 Physical Description: [22] p., col. ill., 26 cm

 BTSB No: 380302 ISBN: 9781534404922
 Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3

 Subjects:
 Maternal love -- Poetry
 Paternal love -- Poetry

Price: $6.50

Summary:
A collection of poems Giovanni hand selected by Ashley Bryan and brought to life with his masterful flourish of color, shape and movement.

 Illustrator: Bryan, Ashley

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (10/15/17)
   School Library Journal (01/01/18)
   Booklist (11/01/17)
 The Hornbook (00/01/18)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 01/01/2018 PreS-Gr 4—This dynamic collection of verse thrums with musical language, exploring the interconnectedness between individuals and generations, humanity and nature. Pulsing through each brief poem is a leitmotif of love, and Bryan's warm illustrations underscore the book's comforting refrain. While a few poems are bittersweet, dealing with aging and loss, serene and contented elements emerge amid the wistfulness. Non-religious spirituality pervades Giovanni's language with a reverence for nature, and for life itself, in simple words that will resonate with young and old. "No Heaven" questions "How can there be/No heaven/When rain falls/gently on the grass/When sunshine scampers/across my toes." "Kidnap Poem" is especially metaphor-rich and overall lush, and the final poem, "Do the Rosa Parks" is perfect for reading to groups of young children, as it invites recitation and movement. Bryan's bold illustrations reflect the energy of the verses, splashing rainbows of rich color across every page. The paintings highlight a particularly poignant line or illuminate wording that some young readers might find complex, thereby aiding their meaning-making process. Children will especially enjoy the mirror included beside the poem "I Am a Mirror," a luminous verse that speaks of resilience. VERDICT A recommended addition to all picture book poetry collections, one that encourages children to embrace their personal histories and to love and be loved. A vibrant burst of positivity for readers of any age.—Melissa Williams, Berwick Academy, ME - Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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