Review of Blooming Beneath the Sun by Christina Rossetti

Authors

Ashley N. Riddle, Cedarville University

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

City

New York, New York, United States of America

Date of Publication

2019

ISBN

9781534440920

Date of Review

2020

Disciplines

Library and Information Science | Modern Literature

Keywords

Children's literature, review, poems, literature

Review

In this colorful book, Ashley Bryan creates beautiful collages that illustrate some of Christina Rossetti’s most famous poems for children. The illustrations, composed of layers of paper, color, and striking shapes are sure to draw in the attention of any young reader. Teachers will love using the whimsical illustrations to encourage student engagement! The book serves as a wonderful introduction to more complex poetry while maintaining a fun, playful feeling, and is sure to excite students about poetry and imagination. Recommended Ashley Riddle, Centennial Library Intern, Cedarville University

Recommended Citation

Riddle, Ashley N., "Review of Blooming Beneath the Sun by Christina Rossetti" (2020). Library Intern Book Reviews. 274.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/274

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