This Place I Know: Poems of Comfort
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Book Overview
In September 2001, New York poetry anthologist Heard was asked to compile a collection of poems of comfort for schoolchildren in lower Manhattan. The result is this volume full of richly diverse and powerfully life-affirming verse by 18 noted poets, including Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. Full-color illustrations.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0763619248
ISBN13:9780763619244
Release Date:September 2002
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:47 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.2" x 10.5"
Age Range:6 to 9 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 4
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Absolutely Amazing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
A former teacher gave this book to me recently as a gift of comfort-- my mom died a few months ago of cancer. At first I was skeptical- how could a book written for young children who witnessed 9/11 help me deal with my situation? But then I opened it and started reading. I was extremely moved. Ms. Heard has done an incredible job of putting together some very high-quality poems and finding the right people to illustrate them (the pictures are also beautiful). The best part for me is that the book includes poems which look at greif from all angles: from words about crying and despair to lines about the fact that there is hope and not everything is lost. I would recommend this book highly to ANYONE dealing with any type of major loss/trauma, or anyone who simply enjoys good poetry and illustration.
Comfort & Hope
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Though 9/11 events were the inspiration for this book, it can be cherished by anyone who has experienced a set-back or loss. I strongly recommend "This Place I Know" as a sympathy gift or as a resource for someone who is hurting.
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