Product Description
by Leland James (Author)
"Longberry's Leap" by Leland James, an internationally acclaimed poet, is a wonderful book of poetry for children, with 32 beautiful color illustrations by Anne Zimanski. It is the story of a young girl's adventure into the world of imagination and her imaginative reconciliation with the uninspired kingdom from where she took the leap to discover the unknown. Imagination leads to insight as well as delight. It is a suitable read for children as young as six and may be read by many ten to thirteen-year-olds. The book is written in rhyming couplets, with word play enjoyable for both children and adults. Tools for parents who wish to build their child's vocabulary through the story are included. A companion booklet for teachers and parents who wish to use the book for instruction in poetic craft, with definitions and a complete metrical scan, is available as a PDF download from Little Red Tree Publishing at no cost. www.littleredtree.com
