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A poetic slant on collective nouns. Everyone has heard the phrase a school of fish. But what about a rumba of rattlesnakes, an army of ants, or a crash of rhinos? Derived from both oral and written traditions, collective nouns go back centuries. These terms not only charm us with their sound, but they provide a bit of insight into animal behavior. Readers can find these and other terms—from alley cats to zebras—in fourteen thought-provoking poems by Marjorie Maddox. She and artist Philip Huber create a wonderful combination of rich wordplay and captivating art that piques the imagination.
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Marjorie Maddox is a professor of English and the director of creative writing at Lock Haven University. She has received a number of awards for her work, including an Academy of American Poets Prize and the Robert Chasen Poetry Prize fro
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Grade 2–5—Starting with evocative collective animal nouns, such as a "tower of giraffes" and a "charm of butterflies," Maddox offers 14 brief poems. Teachers will appreciate the use of alliterative language, imagery, and lighter-than-air whimsy. In "A Rumba of Rattlesnakes," for example, the poet conjures up an image of the animals' dangerous, hypnotic dance with crisp rhythm and wordplay: "They rattle maracas and rat-tat on drums,/blow on tin trumpets, uncurl their tongues." Huber's appealing scratchboard with colored-ink illustrations add texture, color, and fanciful detail. An author's note gives some of the history behind the development and use of collective nouns. An enticing treat for would-be wordsmiths and animal lovers, this short collection will also make an excellent read-aloud.—Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
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- PublisherWordsong
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 159078510X
- ISBN 13 9781590785102
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorHuber Philip
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Philip Huber (illustrator). 1st Edition. The age-old linguistic fun and games of coming up with, or guessing current collective nouns for animals - terms of venery - has amused us for centuries. Here we have fourteen poems, each with a full page or double page, color painting, illustrating particular collective nouns. Some, like a school of fish, are familiar; others are more unusual - a tower of giraffes, a scurry of squirrels, etc. A handsome and entertaining book. The title page has been signed by the poet and the artist, and dated by Maddox, "3/8/08". Additionally, both poet and artist have written a brief inscription and signed them with their first names. This copy is "as new": a fine copy in fine dust jacket. Signed by Author & Illustrator. Seller Inventory # 002262
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