Nibble Nibble
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Overview
Originally published in 1959, five delightful poems by Margaret Wise Brown capture the simple eloquence of the natural world and illuminate the whimsy of bunnies at play. Now the charming paintings of award-winning naturalist artist Wendell Minor will "nibble nibble nibble" their way into the hearts of a whole new generation of Margaret Wise Brown readers.
Twenty-five poems, about insects, fish, animals, birds, and the seasons.
Synopsis
Originally published in 1959, five delightful poems by Margaret Wise Brown capture the simple eloquence of the natural world and illuminate the whimsy of bunnies at play. Now the charming paintings of award-winning naturalist artist Wendell Minor will "nibble nibble nibble" their way into the hearts of a whole new generation of Margaret Wise Brown readers.
Publishers Weekly
Wendell Minor reinvigorates the text of Nibble, Nibble, a Margaret Wise Brown picture book first published in 1959. Minor nicely balances realistic paintings of rabbits, mice and birds with a hint of personality-intelligence in the eyes, or two rabbits nose to nose (for "Softly now beats the beat of my heart/ All for the love of you")-for this handful of poems that range from tender to comical ("Hop Skip Jump/ A rabbit won't fight./ Hop Skip Jump/ A rabbit won't bite"). Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
Editorials
Publishers Weekly
Wendell Minor reinvigorates the text of Nibble, Nibble, a Margaret Wise Brown picture book first published in 1959. Minor nicely balances realistic paintings of rabbits, mice and birds with a hint of personality-intelligence in the eyes, or two rabbits nose to nose (for "Softly now beats the beat of my heart/ All for the love of you")-for this handful of poems that range from tender to comical ("Hop Skip Jump/ A rabbit won't fight./ Hop Skip Jump/ A rabbit won't bite"). Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.Children's Literature -
Nearly fifty years after their publication with illustrations by Leonard Weisgard, five of Margaret Wise Brown's most charming bunny-centric poems have been re-released in a vivid new arrangement accompanied by paintings from woodland artist Wendell Minor. What a difference this lush, full-color presentation makes! Rabbits practically leap from the printed page—which is not to say that Minor's talent is limited to illustrations of rabbits. The birds, mice, bugs, and even fish are equally enthralling in this lovely book. Wendell Minor has made the most of every inch of space between the book's covers, including the end-papers. Young readers will enjoy the quiet repetition of the poems and appreciate the focus on those aspects of nature which capture their attention and inspire a sense of wonder. Parents will take pleasure in sharing these classic poems from their own youth. Everyone is sure to have a "favorite" bunny.School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 1Large, almost tactile paintings of birds, butterflies, and bunnies combine well with the flow of Brown's charming poems, originally published in 1959. "Here comes a bunny/The first to stray/Out of April/And into May" is the first verse of "Song of Summer." Spring flowers, a loving mother and baby mouse, and a young fox and curious rabbit eyeing each other across the pages are some of the vignettes that grace this appealing book. A variety of sizes of paintings, ranging from a single animal on a crisp, white background to full-color, double-spread scenes, accents the verses. Onomatopoeic and motion words are reflected in the pictures with their ground-level perspective. These five beautifully and newly illustrated poems will enchant another generation of children.
—Maryann H. OwenCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.