Ivan's Great Fall: Poetry for Summer and Autumn from Great Poets and Writers of the Past

by Vanita Oelschlager

Book Overview

Ivan's Great Fall is the story of a young boy reluctant to say goodbye to summer. Everything about summer makes him happy. Summer is endless days of play and nights full of stars. As summer turns to fall, he discovers autumn has a charm of its own. Fall is friends and school, trees full of brilliant colors and a chill in the air.

Ivan's Great Fall introduces children to the poetry of Keats, Dickinson, Sandburg, Bronte and others. Excerpts from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0981971423
• ISBN13: 9780981971421
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Vanita Books
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A creative introduction to great poetry for all children ages 4-8, including especially active boys

"Ivan's Great Fall: Poetry for Summer and Autumn from Great Poets and Writers of the Past" is a story about a boy struggling to accept the transition from summer to fall. Excerpts from famous writers and poets describe the season's aspects, attributes and advantages; their effects are amplified by the stunning linoleum block-style prints of primal colored seasonal scenes of beauty and joy. Complete poems and passages from the great poets are shown with small prints of the accompanying illustrations at the end of the book. "Ivan's Great Fall" is a creative introduction to great poetry for all children ages 4-8, including especially active boys. All net profits from "Ivan's Great Fall" are donated to charitable organizations who serve individuals with multiple sclerosis, the author's husband being among their number.