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February 17, 2018 Cheryl rated it liked it

My rating might mayhap be a scrap harsh. Only consider: I've read other introductions to Whitman that I enjoyed more & learned more from; I have read many from this serial, and this one only doesn't take the impact on me that the others take, and though the illustrator took care, it doesn't seem to me that he really felt in his heart what he should accept been trying to express as the pictures seem prompted past literal or at to the lowest degree obvious interpretations with no spark.

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My rating might mayhap exist a chip harsh. Just consider: I've read other introductions to Whitman that I enjoyed more & learned more from; I have read many from this serial, and this 1 just doesn't have the touch on on me that the others have, and though the illustrator took care, information technology doesn't seem to me that he really felt in his heart what he should have been trying to express equally the pictures seem prompted by literal or at to the lowest degree obvious interpretations with no spark.

I will withal certainly go on to read through, and heartily recommend, the unabridged series of Verse for Young People.

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Oct 26, 2008 Lstirl rated it really liked it

A nicely illustrated introduction to the classic poesy of Walt Whitman.

Ages 10-16

I hate to disagree with classics merely I constitute the majority of this volume to be tedious to read silently to myself, I cannot imagine having a sit downward read aloud with a small-scale kid of this unabridged volume, front to back. I appreciate the premise behind this book as a way of introducing the dazzler of this classic poetry, still, I would contend that these poems need to be appreciated 1 or 2 at a time for a young child

A nicely illustrated introduction to the classic poesy of Walt Whitman.

Ages 10-16

I hate to disagree with classics but I found the majority of this book to exist tedious to read silently to myself, I cannot imagine having a sit downward read aloud with a pocket-size kid of this unabridged volume, front to back. I appreciate the premise backside this book as a way of introducing the beauty of this archetype poetry, yet, I would argue that these poems need to be appreciated i or two at a fourth dimension for a young child. The subject area matters are sometimes abstract and the language from a different fourth dimension. For case, the poem "To a Locomotive in Winter," is nigh trains, which is always a striking with younger children. However, the first line is "Thee for my recitative," and the third, "Thee in thy panoply," and while I remember a young kid might appreciate the lyrical nature of the words, they would take difficulty deciphering a meaning. Most children in the preoperational phase are focused on learning pregnant from less abstract ideas than the ones presented in some of the poems. Furthermore, the poems "A Man's Body at Auction and "Did you lot Read in the Seabooks" are downright tearing and are dealing with the subjects or war and slavery. Those can exist heavy topics for some children. There are some more than concrete poems included, such as "I Hear America Singing," and "On the Beach at Dark." In fact, on the Beach at Night is perfect for a young child.

The illustrations are pleasant, full paged and fit nicely with the poems. Also included in the back is a lovely biography of the poet. I would include this book in my collection as the historical nature including the American History topics of the poems, combined with the classic nature, brand information technology valuable. However, I would read the poems myself before sharing with a child to make sure the subject matter was appropriate to their developmental level and I would introduce the poems a few at a fourth dimension, not every bit a sit down downwards, embrace to cover read. The other use for this book would be for an older child, yet, the presentation as a film book makes it appear as if information technology was for a younger child and that might be a turn-off to a tween aged kid, who I think this would be all-time for.

Considering of this, I'm having trouble placing an age range for this item. The expect of it is for a younger child, while the contents are for a young teen.

School Library Periodical

An outstanding introduction to Whitman'due south life and piece of work. This drove of 26 poems and excerpts from longer poems is prefaced past a biographical sketch and a description of the fourth dimension period. Students will be impressed past the poet's daring difference from traditional metered and rhyming verse. Levin guides readers into understanding the importance of Whitman'south oeuvre. He introduces each selection with pertinent information well-nigh its relevance to a larger work, its relationship to Whitman's beliefs, or the symbolism within it. Words that students might observe difficult are defined at the bottom of the page. Offset with the patriotic "I Hear America Singing," the collection includes excerpts from "Vocal of Myself," "O Helm! My Captain!," poems from Leaves of Grass, and a variety of other selections that are thought-provoking, descriptive, and total of emotion. Burke'due south pastel drawings add to the feelings Levin describes, and to the emotional impact of each poem. Several illustrations are historical in nature; others reflect ordinary lives and activities of the times. Still others evidence Whitman'southward sense of the miracles and mysticism of life. This superb book can be used to teach literature or to show a variety of poetic devices and way. Students who take been taught to capeesh poetry will savor information technology on their own.--Betty Teague, Blythe Academy of Languages, Greenville, SC

I similar her clarification of using this book as a educational activity tool. That is how I come across it, rather than a purely pleasurable book, unless your child is really into classic poetry. The poems are very idea provoking and fun to translate though, I do concord with that.

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Mar 23, 2013 Cynthia rated it it was astonishing

Summary
This book of poems by Walt Whitman begins with Levin describing Whitman'due south life and the subjects he write about in his poems. Whitman loved to travel and write about the common everyday people and things he encountered on these travels. During the early stages of his writing, people didn't have an open mind for the structure and subjects of his works. Reading through the poems gives you the feeling of being with Whitman on his journeys throughout the land. The brightly colored illustration Summary
This volume of poems by Walt Whitman begins with Levin describing Whitman's life and the subjects he write about in his poems. Whitman loved to travel and write about the common everyday people and things he encountered on these travels. During the early stages of his writing, people didn't have an open mind for the structure and subjects of his works. Reading through the poems gives you lot the feeling of existence with Whitman on his journeys throughout the land. The brightly colored illustrations permit yous to picture what he's talking about and make you lot feel that y'all are standing in the fourth dimension.

Response
I noticed this book appeals to students eagerness to learn by placing statements of what the poem is about before the start of the poems. This makes you interested in wanting to know more about the bailiwick. Oft during our reading we run across words we don't empathise and lose interest because we don't know what the author is talking about. Levin place definitions of words he feel students may not empathize right on the page below the poem. The talent of the illustrator's use of color and detail peaks your curiosity.

Classroom Connection
I would connect this book to a vocabulary lesson. I would have the students write the vocabulary words and definitions at the bottom of each poem on paper. I would give the time to report the words and definitions. Then I would have them write a sentence using each of the words.

Text Complexity
There is not a Lexile measure available for this book, simply I would requite it a 1050L Lexile measure out and a Guided Reading level Z. There is an interest level for half-dozen – 8 Grades. Students should be able to read by lonely by the heart of 6th Grade.

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Sep 26, 2012 Johncady rated it it was amazing

Walt Whitman was 1 of the nigh of import and influential writers in American history, and this book is a good way to innovate new readers to his poetry. Later on the author biography, the get-go section of the book is mainly Whitman'due south poems about American society and life. The second portion focuses on his works surrounding the Ceremonious State of war and the death of Abraham Lincoln, two events that he lived through and afflicted him as much every bit they afflicted the entire country. The terminal portion is some of his Walt Whitman was one of the virtually of import and influential writers in American history, and this book is a good way to introduce new readers to his poetry. After the author biography, the first section of the book is mainly Whitman's poems most American gild and life. The 2d portion focuses on his works surrounding the Civil State of war and the death of Abraham Lincoln, two events that he lived through and affected him as much equally they affected the entire state. The last portion is some of his works on nature. The illustrations are soft and colorful, but very realistic, which fits the style of Whitman. ...more

May 11, 2020 Cathi rated it really liked it

I've read 4 or five of the Poetry for Young People books, and they're all terrific. Each one has a unlike illustrator, and the pictures actually highlight the style of the particular poet and his/her piece of work. I enjoyed this one, and it was nice to re-read some poems I hadn't read in decades. Likewise, there were a few new ones (well, new for me) which I really enjoyed. "The Artilleryman's Vision" and "The Runaway Slave" were especially powerful. I hope to enjoy more of these poetry collections in t I've read four or five of the Poesy for Young People books, and they're all terrific. Each one has a different illustrator, and the pictures really highlight the way of the particular poet and his/her piece of work. I enjoyed this one, and it was nice to re-read some poems I hadn't read in decades. Too, there were a few new ones (well, new for me) which I really enjoyed. "The Artilleryman'south Vision" and "The Delinquent Slave" were especially powerful. I hope to enjoy more than of these poetry collections in the future. They're meant for young readers, but I'one thousand certainly enjoying them myself. ...more

This was the third poesy book I bought to reward myself for memorizing 52 poems. It is another treasure. Not just did I enjoy the poems and illustrations, but I also enjoyed learning more than well-nigh Walt Witman.

February 08, 2020 Kimberly Brown rated it actually liked information technology

Accessible volume for children, including defined vocabulary and backstory for each poem. I love this series!

I loved Whitman'south style of writing! Actually whimsical and beautiful!

Jul xiv, 2020 Sara rated it information technology was amazing

Really enjoyed discussing these with my teen.

I like this series for centre schoolhouse students. Provides enough details well-nigh the author and the poems, but it does not tell the students what they take to think.

Levin, Jonathan. Poetry for Young People, Walt Whitman. Scholastic. 1997. 48 pp. ISBN: 0439375452. Genre: Poetry, Non-fiction, series
Rating: iv.00 Stars. A collection of poems written by Walt Whitman.

Summary: At the beginning of the book, there is a brief summary virtually Walt Whitman. The remaining of the book is a collection of poems written by Walt Whitman, edited past Jonathan Levin and beautiful pictures illustrated by Jim Shush. Poems also comprise a brief summary, giving the setting of when the

Levin, Jonathan. Poesy for Young People, Walt Whitman. Scholastic. 1997. 48 pp. ISBN: 0439375452. Genre: Poetry, Non-fiction, series
Rating: 4.00 Stars. A collection of poems written by Walt Whitman.

Summary: At the offset of the book, at that place is a cursory summary about Walt Whitman. The remaining of the book is a collection of poems written by Walt Whitman, edited by Jonathan Levin and beautiful pictures illustrated past Jim Burke. Poems as well contain a brief summary, giving the setting of when the poem was written, also equally a list of vocabulary word/definitions.

Main Characters: Walt Whitman – author of the poems

Key Issues: Civil War, slavery, verse, animals

Other interesting information: Nice way to introduce students to poetry.

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While I am an gorging reader, I rarely similar poesy. This book is a mix of poettry by Walt Whitman. Often it is excerpts of the poems. I tried to detect one that I liked and I couldn't. If kids are interested in poetry, I imagine this would be a good book to recommend. It has colorful drawings and it tells what some of the words mean at the bottom of each page. For me though, the most interesting part of the book was the 5 page biography at the beginning of the book. While I am an avid reader, I rarely like poetry. This book is a mix of poettry by Walt Whitman. Often information technology is excerpts of the poems. I tried to find one that I liked and I couldn't. If kids are interested in poetry, I imagine this would be a good book to recommend. It has colorful drawings and it tells what some of the words mean at the bottom of each folio. For me though, the most interesting part of the book was the 5 page biography at the beginning of the book. ...more

Dec xviii, 2016 Miguel rated it it was amazing

I liked this verse book. It talked a lot most the past during the Ceremonious War. Ane of my favorite poems in this volume is "O Helm!" "My Captain!". Information technology Talks virtually the end of the Ceremonious War and that the plan to end slavery was a success. But at the finish of every stanza, information technology say "Where on the deck my helm lies, Fallen cold and dead." This refers to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. I recommend this volume to people who dear poetry and like to read Walt Whitman's poetry. I liked this poetry book. It talked a lot almost the past during the Civil War. One of my favorite poems in this book is "O Captain!" "My Helm!". Information technology Talks most the end of the Civil War and that the program to stop slavery was a success. Merely at the end of every stanza, information technology say "Where on the deck my helm lies, Fallen common cold and expressionless." This refers to the bump-off of President Abraham Lincoln. I recommend this volume to people who love poetry and like to read Walt Whitman's poetry. ...more than

I don't like Whitman equally much as Frost and Dickinson, so that made an impact on my judgment of this book. Like the others in this series, I retrieve a book such as this is a skilful mode to introduce "classic" poems to kids, and the illustrations, although literal, are helpful for comprehension. I don't like Whitman equally much every bit Frost and Dickinson, so that made an impact on my judgment of this book. Like the others in this series, I think a volume such every bit this is a good mode to introduce "classic" poems to kids, and the illustrations, although literal, are helpful for comprehension. ...more

Sep 05, 2008 Michelle rated information technology actually liked it

Recommends it for: young poets

A skilful selection of poems from Whitman that children could enjoy. I idea the illustrations matched the style of the poetry. No need to argue Whitman'south identify in literature although he is probably not my favorite poet. A good selection of poems from Whitman that children could enjoy. I thought the illustrations matched the fashion of the poetry. No need to contend Whitman'south identify in literature although he is probably non my favorite poet. ...more

The volume performs its job of introducing younger readers to Whitman's poetry. I wish the editors had focused a bit less on excerpts from his longer poems. The biographical introduction is brief and informative likewise.

Jul 24, 2011 Theresa rated it really liked information technology

a good selection of poems
and information about the poems explaining them to children
i love the way this serial presents the poems with beautiful pictures and explianations

Walt Whitman, some other fantastic poet!

a skillful selection of poems
and data about the poems explaining them to children
i love the fashion this series presents the poems with beautiful pictures and explianations

Dec 03, 2015 Alena rated information technology it was amazing

Poetry - See my review from Poetry for Immature People: Robert Frost

Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, journalist, and humanist. He was a part of the transition between Transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the almost influential poets in the American catechism, oftentimes called the father of free verse.

Born on Long Isle, Whitman worked as a announcer, a teacher, a government clerk, and a volunteer nurse during

Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, announcer, and humanist. He was a part of the transition between Transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, ofttimes called the father of free verse.

Born on Long Island, Whitman worked as a announcer, a teacher, a regime clerk, and a volunteer nurse during the American Civil War in addition to publishing his verse. Early in his career, he besides produced a temperance novel, Franklin Evans (1842).

After working as clerk, teacher, journalist and laborer, Whitman wrote his masterpiece, Leaves of Grass, pioneering free poetry poetry in a humanistic celebration of humanity, in 1855. Emerson, whom Whitman revered, said of Leaves of Grass that it held "incomparable things incomparably said." During the Civil War, Whitman worked as an ground forces nurse, later on writing Drum Taps (1865) and Memoranda During the War (1867). His health compromised by the feel, he was given work at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. After a stroke in 1873, which left him partially paralyzed, Whitman lived his next twenty years with his brother, writing mainly prose, such as Democratic Vistas (1870). Leaves of Grass was published in nine editions, with Whitman elaborating on it in each successive edition. In 1881, the book had the compliment of being banned by the republic of Massachusetts on charges of immorality. A good friend of Robert Ingersoll, Whitman was at most a Deist who scorned religion. D. 1892.

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