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Far from any solemn reverential view of nature, the poems are filled with fun action that is always rooted in physicality, whether it is shooting a cherry pit missile out of the park ('spitwhistle summerfun home run') or making frozen angels in the snow. -- Booklist

Vividly convey[s] an observant look at what is often overlooked. . . . Guided reading will expand understanding and appreciation of these lovely, often challenging poems. -- Kirkus Reviews Mordhorst achieves success in evoking the world with her words. -- Library Media Connection Far from any solemn reverential view of nature, the poems are filled with fun action that is always rooted in physicality, whether it is shooting a cherry pit missile out of the park ('spitwhistle summerfun home run') or making frozen angels in the snow. -- Booklist

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Heidi Mordhorst has been a teacher for twenty years and a poet for twice that long. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland. She gets her ideas while out walking to music, cooking, writing in her several notebooks and journals--and very often while listening to kids. Jenny Reynish is a fine artist who uses a variety of media, including oil, egg tempera, watercolor, and mixed media. Much of her inspiration is drawn from travel, and many of her paintings are concerned with journeys. She enjoys using elements of ethnic and folk-art decoration and detailing. She lives and works near Colchester in Essex, England.

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