Swing Around the Sun (Picture Books)

By Barbara Juster Esbensen

Book Overview

Four renowned children's book artists--Cheng-Khee Chee, illustrator of Old Turtle; Janice Lee Porter, illustrator of Hope; Mary GrandPre, illustrator of the U.S. editions of the Harry Potter series; and Stephen Gammell, winner of the Caldecott Medal for Song and Dance Man--join to depict the beauty of the four seasons in this new edition of the poetry collection Swing around the Sun, originally published in 1965 by Barbara Juster Esbensen. Sure to captivate readers of all ages, this powerful combination of poetry and artwork will bring each season to life--year after year.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876141432
• ISBN13: 9780876141434
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.8" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

the spirit of the four seasons

Here I go again buying books for the graceful art illustrations! Again,I was fortunate to find one of my favorite wondercolor artists,Cheng-Khee Chee,illustrating in this book. All of the seasons portrayed in the book are beautifully. The poetry by Barbara Esbennsen, just makes the seasons come to life. I have added the 3 other artists to my, "wish I could do that list". A truly lovely book for all ages.

An excellent book for reading aloud to young ones

Swing Around The Sun is an inviting kids' picture book featuring upbeat original poetry by Barbara Juster Esbensen against brilliant, full-color illustrations drawn in a simple yet inviting style by Cheng-Khee Chee, Janice Lee Porter, Mary GrandPre, and Stephen Gammell. An excellent book for reading aloud to young ones, Swing Around The Sun would make a welcome and popular addition to any family or community library collection. "Together, / In the sapphire sky / They float: / The milkweed / And a burnished / Trumpet note."