Days Like This: A Collection of Small Poems

"Each brief verse has the rhythmic lilt and play with sounds and meaning that so engage young children. . . . But James's illustrations are the best feature of this inviting collection." -- The Horn Book (starred review)

Days Like This is a book of celebration -- whether it's the novelty of sleeping outdoors, the delight of picnicking on the beach, or the sheer joy of bouncing on the bed in the afternoon. These small poems have been carefully selected by acclaimed author-illustrator Simon James, whose expressive line and watercolors portray an everyday world overflowing with wonder and possibility. With words and pictures given space to breathe, this is a collection of poems to read and revel in from beginning to end.

Author: Simon James
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 03/03/2005
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 11.14h x 7.66w x 0.28d
ISBN: 9780763623142

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 86584 / Days Like This: A Collection of Small Poems


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/18/2005 pg. 66

About the Author
Simon James says, "Over the years I have come across many delightful small poems and have always wanted to give them room and expand on them visually. In DAYS LIKE THIS, I set out to make a genuine picture book of poetry."