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Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems, by Marilyn Singer
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From School Library Journal
Starred Review. Grade 3–6—This appealing collection based on fairy tales is a marvel to read. It is particularly noteworthy because the poems are read in two ways: up and down. They are reverse images of themselves and work equally well in both directions. "Mirror Mirror" is chilling in that Snow White, who is looking after the Seven Dwarves, narrates the first poem of the pair. Read in reverse, it is the wicked queen who is enticing Snow White to eat the apple that will put her to sleep forever. "In the Hood" is as crafty as the wolf who tells of his delightful anticipation of eating Red Riding Hood. The mirrored poem is Red Riding Hood reminding herself not to dally since Grandma awaits. The vibrant artwork is painterly yet unfussy and offers hints to the characters who are narrating the poems. An endnote shows children how to create a "reverse" poem. This is a remarkably clever and versatile book that would work in any poetry or fairy-tale unit. A must-have for any library.—Joan Kindig, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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*Starred Review* This ingenious book of reversos, or poems which have one meaning when read down the page and perhaps an altogether different meaning when read up the page, toys with and reinvents oh-so-familiar stories and characters, from Cinderella to the Ugly Duckling. The five opening lines of the Goldilocks reverso read: “Asleep in cub’s bed / Blonde / startled by / Bears, / the headline read.†Running down the page side-by-side with this poem is a second, which ends with: “Next day / the headline read: / Bears startled / by blonde / asleep in cub’s bed.†The 14 pairs of poems—easily distinguished by different fonts and background colors—allow changes only in punctuation, capitalization, and line breaks, as Singer explains in an author’s note about her invented poetic form. “It is a form that is both challenging and fun—rather like creating and solving a puzzle.†Singer also issues an invitation for readers to try to write their own reversos on any topic. Matching the cleverness of the text, Masse’s deep-hued paintings create split images that reflect the twisted meaning of the irreverently witty poems and brilliantly employ artistic elements of form and shape—Cinderella’s clock on one side morphs to the moon on the other. A must-purchase that will have readers marveling over a visual and verbal feast. Grades 2-5. --Patricia Austin
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Age Range: 6 - 9 years
Grade Level: 1 - 4
Lexile Measure: NP (What's this?)
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Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (March 4, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780525479017
ISBN-13: 978-0525479017
ASIN: 0525479015
Product Dimensions:
10.3 x 0.3 x 10.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.5 out of 5 stars
55 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#91,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
This is a great concept, and a good book.Each poem is readable frontwards and backwards, with each line acting as its own unit. (This means some of the lines are quite short, of course.)And the front and the back version of each poem tells the fairy tale from a different perspective. My favorite? The Hansel and Gretel one:Fatten up, boy!Don't youlike prime rib?Then your hostess, she will roast yougoose.Have another chocolate.Eat another piece of gingerbread.When you hold it out,your fingerfeels likea bone.Fatten up.Don'tkeep her waiting...Keep her waiting.Don'tfatten up.A bonefeels likeyour fingerwhen you hold it out.Eat another piece of gingerbread,Have another chocolate -Goose!Then your hostess, she will roast youlike prime rib.Don't youfatten up, boy!
I purchased this out of pure curiosity. I couldn't imagine that the poems, hemmed in as they were by topic and type, would be that great, but I had to see them. I was wrong. They were really great. I loved the insight of seeing the two different characters say such similar things (but reversed, of course) from their very different perspectives. I don't want to say too much about any of the poems because it would spoil the discovery. I'll just stick to a simple "Great!" so you can peel away the pages yourself. I've enjoyed sharing this with my elemntary school aged kids at home, and I have a composition challenge out to my middle schoolers in class. I'd highly recommend this for either age. Additionally, because there are two sides to everything, even the boys were able and willing to engage.
There is no way to describe this book, one must experience. Each page has a poem about a famous fairy tale that makes perfect sense. The next page is the EXACT same poem written with the last line first to the first line last, and it changes the entire meaning, but still makes perfect sense. Working in a children's library, I read a lot of children's books, but this book is intriguing for adults as well. Some of the most clever writing I have ever come across.
This is an awesome book of reverso poems, based on fairy tales. The poem is written, and then the order of the lines is reversed in a second poem. Only capitals and punctuation are changed. The same lines tell two sides of a story, like Hansel and Gretel vs. the Witch's point of view.This is a great mentor text for point of view or for poetry, but it is also just a fun read. This author has a new book of reverso poems coming out in 2013- I can't wait!
See synopsis above.After reading various fairy tales aloud to my classes in the library I shared this book with them. Also works in a poetry unit. Most of my upper grade students "got it" although some not as quick. Those that did loved it as did I. It is quite an amazing premise and book. Recommended for 3rd grade and above especially for teachers or librarians (or parents) to share aloud. Kids will also enjoy it on their own.
This seemed like an interesting book. But ended up not being what I had hoped for. Some of the reverse peoms seem like they author was trying to hard to get them to work.
Maybe I've just forgotten how scary fairy tales can be, but I could not bring myself to give this to my 3 year old. We do most of our reading around sleep times, and I worried it would give her nightmares. I will be saving it to give to older friends or perhaps donate to my local library.
I think my husband and I have more fun with this book than our kids. It is extremely clever and fun to read. A little above our kids' level at the moment, but they still enjoy listening to it and looking at the pictures.
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