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Who Shrank My Grandmother's House?: Poems of Discovery
Who Shrank My Grandmother's House Poems of Discovery Author:Barbara J. Esbensen, Eric Beddows This collection encourages readers to look at the world with a fresh perspective and, coupled with Beddows's lovely artwork, may actually succeed in doing so. The 23 poems explore objects ("Clouds'') and experiences ("Summer Night: Canoeing'') that will be familiar to most nonurban children. All are written in the f... more »irst person; narrators of various races and both genders speak. The last poem, "The Visit,'' describes a girl's return to her grandmother's house: "Who / shrank my grandmother's / house? I mean / the banister / is cut off at / the knees!'' Images range from the mysterious to the whimsical; a smooth, low-key writing style has everyday language that fits the subject matter and overall tone. The pictures illuminate the work beautifully: colors glow, the shapes have a look of real substance, and the flowing lines add movement and grace. They all contribute significantly to the book's theme, a sense of wonder. This volume is an invitation to enter the sphere of daydreaming, of creativity, of experiences that have immediacy and truth.« less