The Fish Is Me!: Bathtime Rhymes - Hardcover

Philip, Neil

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618159398 ISBN 13: 9780618159390

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2002

Synopsis

This bubbly book of bathtime verse is a must for every waterbaby. Neil Philip’s joyous compilation for the very young features traditional rhymes as well as contemporary selections. Even kids who hate taking baths will be reaching for their rubber duckies and washcloths, inspired by the words of such poets as Carl Sandburg, Aileen Fisher, and Douglas Florian. Bright, colorful illustrations by Claire Henley perfectly complement the poems’ delightful silliness.

About this title

About the Author:

Neil Philip is a noted folklorist and anthologist who has written several books on Native American and multicultural themes for Clarion, including IN A SACRED MANNER I LIVE, which was named both a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. He lives in England.

From School Library Journal:

reSchool-Grade 4-This sweet and breezy collection focuses on the ins and outs of bathtime. Some kids like baths, others don't; some use soap, others won't. In 18 short, energetic poems, the book covers experiences before, during, and after a soak in the tub. And while the downside is touched upon (soap in the eyes, the floor all wet), most of the verses are celebratory. While a diverse group of poets, such as Carl Sandburg, John Drinkwater, Aileen Fisher, and Grace Nichols, is represented, the consistent style and rich, textured colors of the paintings pull the collection together. Full-page illustrations mix with the vignettes. Light blues and purples accent each drawing. The kids, all round faced and squat, represent myriad racial roots, underlining the universality of wash-up time. Kids who have not been exposed to much poetry will find this collection easily accessible and thoroughly entertaining.
Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI
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About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0618159398
• ISBN 13: 9780618159390
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Henley Claire