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Poet extraordinaire Sheree Fitch focuses on the United Nations' Rights of the Child in the 15 splendid poems that make up the remarkable If You Could Wear My Sneakers. The late Peter Gzowski, one of Canada's most notable radio broadcasters and an important advocate for literacy in Canada, notes in his introduction just how easily Fitch manages to capture the voices and imaginations of contemporary children everywhere in her lip-slippery poems. And certainly that is what makes If You Could Wear My Sneakers such an exciting and innovative collection of poetry. Whether young readers have a predilection for speaking Gerbilese, Hippopotamese, or a smattering of Sneeze, or like the eloquent young elephant are full to the brim with questions about the world that we all share, they are sure to find something fantastical in Fitch's imaginative versifying. Darcia Labrosse's brightly coloured illustrations add an extra touch of fun to this very special book. (Ages 4 to 8) --Jeffrey Canton
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-This collection of humorous poems interprets 15 of the 54 articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The nonsense verses use the antics of a variety of animals to present the idea that all children have the right to an education; adequate food, shelter, and health care; safety; privacy; fair treatment; protection from war; freedom of speech; etc. Playful cartoons on single- and double-page spreads capture the whimsy of the poems. The underlying seriousness of the subject is not undermined by this lighthearted treatment; rather, the approach invites children to enjoy the fun and then think about the meaning. A section at the end matches each selection with the article it represents. Intended to raise awareness about the rights of all children throughout the world, this book would be particularly effective in classroom discussions about rights and responsibilities.
Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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