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Samantha
Feb 17, 2015 rated it did not like it
I really liked the introduction here and I was excited to see this concept in action. In the end, though, I don't think this approach to the topic of poetry works, especially because when you search for poems about an object you often end up with obscure poems by fantastic poets rather than the poems these writers are famous for.

The watercolor artwork did a good job of spotlighting the subjects of the poems and was the main draw to this book (for me).

Overall, there was a great selection of autho
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Mary Lee
Aug 08, 2015 rated it it was amazing
FABULOUS anthology of poetry from Early Middle Ages to Contemporary. Great choices. Accessible to kids. Wonderful illustrations.
The Styling Librarian
Dec 02, 2015 rated it really liked it
The Death of the Hat – A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects selected by Paul B. Janeczko, illustrated by Chris Raschka – Interesting to read each poem collected and illustrated… hadn’t thought about poetry connected to objects before. Although I was surprised that one of my favorite poets who wrote numerous object poems was not part of the collection- Valarie Brown.
Julie Williams
Jun 07, 2015 rated it really liked it
Another collection of poems by Paul B. Janeczko. As is typical with me and poetry collections - I liked some and there were some I didn't like. What I thought was unique was how they were grouped by era which would make for an interesting poetry unit or discussion. ...more
Laura Harrison
Feb 28, 2015 rated it it was amazing
Loved it. Wonderful poetry and Chris Raschka is as magnificent as ever with his quirky yet sensitive illustrations.
DaNae
Sep 22, 2015 rated it really liked it
A poetic look through the ages at what things mean to us.
Robynn
Aug 24, 2015 marked it as to-read
(Mock Caldecott June Read)
Angie
Apr 26, 2015 rated it liked it
Nice collection of poetry and great illustrations
Amy
Mar 02, 2015 marked it as to-read
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Mar 17, 2015 rated it liked it
Kristen
Mar 18, 2015 rated it it was amazing
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Mar 21, 2015 marked it as to-read
Kris Springer
Mar 27, 2015 marked it as to-read
Shelves: juv-nf-to-read
Kristin McIlhagga
Mar 29, 2015 marked it as to-read
Shelves: poetry
Shanshad Whelan
Apr 04, 2015 rated it really liked it
Shelves: mg, childrens, poetry
Maggi Rohde
Apr 14, 2015 rated it it was amazing
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Apr 20, 2015 marked it as to-read
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Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)
Jul 04, 2015 rated it really liked it
Shelves: 2015-read-in, poetry
Debbie Tanner
Aug 01, 2015 rated it liked it
Shelves: poetry, picture-book
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