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This whimsical
collection of poetry,
Silly Horse
by Vadim Levin
with illustrations by Evgeny Antonenkov, will delight children
with its colorful pictures and amusing rhymes. From the title
poem’s silly horse who is anxious about damaging her shoes to
the wicky-wacky-wocky cat who hums when he’s done eating, the
loveable characters and delightful illustrations will provide
youngsters with hours of entertainment.
A perfect
introduction to poetry for children, the funny rhymes and lively
language in
Silly Horse
will delight
toddlers who love to be read to, and are a great tool for older
children to develop their reading skills. Even adults will be
amused by these enchanting poems, including “A Sad Song About a
Sweet Baby Elephant I Don’t Have,” “A Really Scary Midnight Tale
With a Telescope” and “A Little Poem About a Big Rain.”
Vadim Levin is the
author of the original Russian edition of Silly Horse. He has
written numerous children's books. In addition to being a
writer, he is a doctor of psychology and a lecturer in the field
of education. Evgeny Antonenkov has illustrated more than 25
children's books, the most recent of which was nominated for the
2004 Bologna Ragazzi Award.
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"Levin's
humorous, memorable poems, long enjoyed by Russian children, may
well become new favorites of English readers." -
Publishers Weekly
"A collection of
humorous, nonsensical poems. The language is playful and light."
- School Library Journal
"Silly Horse is a perfect children's
picture book and nonsense verse anthology. Everything from the
words to the art is just perfect." - Kaleidoscope
"Unforgettable reading experience." - Curious Parent Magazine
"Vadim Levin’s Silly
Horse is translated from Russian, but it seems to delight in the
rhymes and oddities of English." -
Metrokids
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