Books by This Illustrator
A Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poetry
Illustrated by: Chris Raschka
Age Level: 6-9
In this creative collection, words are used as objects to create images — both on the page and in the reader’s mind. These literal representations make poetry and imagery accessible even to very young children.
Foot in the Mouth: Poems to Speak, Sing, and Shout
Illustrated by: Chris Raschka
Age Level: 6-9
The team who created A Kick in the Head (2005) presents another appealing collection of poems in varied forms and from different time periods. All these poems shout to be shared aloud while illustrations deserve multiple looks.
Happy to Be Nappy
Exuberant language and jaunty illustrations seem to jump off the pages to celebrate "girlpie" hair, soft and billowy. With encouraging individuality, these girls love and accept themselves just the way they are.
Little Treasures: Endearments from Around the World
Journey around the globe to learn some of the affectionate names children are called. The terms appear in English and the native language (with pronunciation provided) accompanied by charming illustrations that suggest cultural diversity.
Peter and the Wolf
The symphonic story of a boy who captures a wolf and saves his fowl friend is told as a stage play. Energetic illustrations enhance the vivacious language and its satisfying, albeit slightly altered ending (the wolf goes to a zoo); engaging with or without music.
