By Eloise Greenfield. Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
ISBN-13: 978-0064430975
Love don't mean all that kissing
Like on television
Love means Daddy
Saying keep your momma company
till I get back
And me doing it
Eloise Greenfield brings her poetic vision of family love to children in this book that was originally published for children ages 7-11, but has become popular for a much broader audience. This collection of 16 poems reflects a childhood any child would be privileged to have - a "flying pool," a cousin from the South whose words just kinda "slide" out of his mouth, a Mama whose arm is for holding her child...and for being kissed. The other poems are brilliant as well - especially HARRIET TUBMAN who didn't "take no stuff", written as an anthem for school children everywhere, who love a hero and aspire to be one as well. The collection of poems all have an eloquent rhythmic style that evokes memories and childhood images that the readers can relate to.
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