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One Big Rain

Poems for Every Season

Illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke
Compiled by Rita Gray

Illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke
Compiled by Rita Gray

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Jul 22, 2014 | ISBN 9781570917172 | 7-10 years

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About One Big Rain

Rita Gray has compiled twenty poems about precipitation, each written by well-known poets such as Kyoshi, Eve Merriam, Lilian Moore, and Carl Sandburg. Divided into poems written about rain within each of the four seasons, this compilation offers the reader a chance to revel in the beauty of precipitation and the poetry it inspires. The variety of poems opens the door for discussion of poetic styles, while Ryan O’Rourke’s playful yet sophisticated illustrations will appeal to readers of all ages.

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About Ryan O’Rourke

For many years Ryan O’Rourke’s illustrations have appeared in galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly illustration for the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. One Big Rain marks Ryan’s foray into children’s picture books. He makes his home in Connecticut.

Product Details

Category: Children’s Nonfiction

Paperback | $7.95
Published by Charlesbridge
Jul 22, 2014 | 32 Pages | 6-1/2 x 8-3/4 | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781570917172

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Praise

“Soft and refreshing.”
–Kirkus Reviews

“This attractive collection offers a delightful introduction to nature poetry.”
–School Library Journal

Table Of Contents

Introduction
About haiku translations
AUTUMN
the falling leaves
Black Cat
The Mist and All
November Rain
on the broad hat
WINTER
under an umbrella
Untitled
Weather Report
stars on the pond
To the Thawing Wind SPRING
tree-frogs
Little Snail
Rain
The Sower
a bush warbler
SUMMER
a lone watermelon
Summer Rain
Release
hit by
Summer Grass
Acknowledgments

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