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Mural on Second Avenue and Other City Poems
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Mural on Second Avenue and Other City Poems

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Brought to life through Roma Karas’s simple, vibrant illustrations, this collection of poetry by Lilian Moore offers a loving tribute to small moments in the big city, and to the children who live there.

Lilian Moore had a lifetime of experience as an author of books for young readers — and a particular expertise for observing and celebrating life from a child’s point of view. In this collection, seventeen poems speak to the joys and everyday wonders of city living, including the hush of a snowy morning, the grandeur of skyscrapers and bridges, the phantom faces reflected in store windows, and the transforming effects of a neighborhood mural painted “on the blank / unwindowed wall” by someone “dreaming / to the slap of a / wet brush.”
Back matter includes an index of first lines.

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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. K-2. The joys of city life are extolled in a book whose charm lies in simple observations: “Wake / gently this morning / to a different day. Listen.” The book begins on a morning so snowy, the buses have stopped, no sirens howl. A boy looks out his window at buildings with roofs so thick with snow that they seem frosted. The city’s signature is structures: apartment buildings, “roofscapes,” buildings under construction. But the parks are green, and there are pigeons. And no city can withstand the seasons. During a summer rain storm, “light / dazzles / like a washed windowpane, / and I beat the freshly laundered air of after-rain.” There’s no real follow through from one poem to another, but children will get the feel of the city and its delights from both the word pictures and the substantial artwork. Ilene Cooper
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Review

MURAL ON SECOND AVENUE: AND OTHER CITY POEMS collects previously published poems by Lilian Moore, with artwork as electric as the urban beat by Russian-born artist Roma Karas.
—Publishers Weekly

The joys of city life are extolled in a book whose charm lies in simple observations.
—Booklist

Conveying an idyllic but never sugary view of urban life, this gathering not only marks a strong debut for the illustrator, but highlights the timeless quality of so much of Moore’s poetry.
—Kirkus Reviews

These poems speak loudly to children; their simply stated messages spread encouragement to fledgling writers.
—School Library Journal

Few surpass Lilian Moore’s genius at translating experience and observation into poetry for the very young. Here the late poet’s abillities are handsomely showcased.
—Horn Book, The

Moore, a master of translating everyday experiences into poems for children, describes summer rain, window shopping, construction, murals, and other city happenings.
—Book Links

About the Author

Lilian Moore (1909-2004) wrote many well-loved books for children, including I’ll Meet You at the Cucumbers; Adam Mouse’s Book of Poems; Don’t be Afraid, Amanda; Poems Have Roots; Little Raccoon; and I’m Small. She was a recipient of the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children from the National Council of Teachers of English.

Roma Karas was born in Russia, then moved to the USA where he attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He now lives in New York, where he works as an illustrator and bookmaker.

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Dimensions 8.62 × 0.41 × 11.37 in
Publisher ‏

‎ Candlewick (March 3, 2005)
Language ‏

‎ English
Hardcover ‏

‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏

‎ 0763619876
ISBN-13 ‏

‎ 978-0763619879
Reading age ‏

‎ 5 – 9 years
Grade level ‏

‎ Kindergarten – 4
Item Weight ‏

‎ 14.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏

‎ 8.62 x 0.41 x 11.37 inches

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