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Mirror Mirror

a Book of Reversible Verse
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Nov 10, 2018weildkat rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I don't read a lot of poetry, but this amusing look into a mirror in both art and word amused me tremendously. Highly recommend it to read to children. Share the art and the rhymes.
Feb 15, 2018LiztheLibrarian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This series of poetry books is amazing and clever.
May 17, 2017
Beautiful water colour illustrations occupy the eyes while the "reverso" poems summarize the classic fairy tale in each illustration from two different perspectives. The subtlety of the poetry style may be more impressive to older readers…
May 12, 2017
Fairy tale "reverso" poems, a poetry style created by Singer, includes two poems with the lines in reverse order with only the punctuation changing. Great artwork by Canadian artist Josee Masse is paired with the poems. As a challenge - as…
Oct 14, 2016
Such a clever book - who would have thought there could be a new take on fairy tales?
Aug 07, 2016
week 2
Jun 06, 2015skyekilaen rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
As soon as I read the first page of this book, I knew my language-loving, puzzle-loving seven year old son was going to adore it. And I was right. :) His eyes lit up as we read the first pair of poems and he got what was happening. …
Feb 16, 2015LPL_RachaelH rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is wonderful. The idea behind it is so creative and relatable to children. The poems analyze not only the stories but all of the different characters within them. Each poem reversal helps the reader to look at the traditional…
Apr 21, 2014
""Who says it's true -- down is the only view?" Who, indeed? In this clever book, each poem can be read two ways: from the top line down and from the bottom line up. The poems, inspired by familiar folk tales and fairy tales, take on…
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Dec 07, 2011LocketLibrarian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The book of "Reverso" poetry is pure genius. You read the poem, and then the poem is reversed, line by line, creating a whole new and perfect story. This is the book for people who say they don't like poetry.
Feb 06, 2011Ubalstecha rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Poet Marilyn Singer has invented a form of poetry that she calls "Reverso" where she writes a poem, and then rewrites, placing the lines in reverse order, changing only the punctuation. These poems are twinned to tell two sides of the same…
Nov 20, 2010library_babe rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful poetic challenge for reverse wording with beautiful illustrations telling old time favourite fairy tales. Great for all ages! is this book brilliant? brilliant book this is!