Tag Archives: UK
Leave Your Sleep by Natalie Merchant
“Leave Your Sleep isn’t just about my putting poems to music. It’s about the poets themselves.” – Natalie Merchant Although not marketed as a “children’s album,” Natalie’s Merchant’s 2010 album Leave Your Sleep was inspired by poetry written for children … Continue reading
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“Once Upon A Wartime,” Imperial War Museum (London, England)
Youth literature is cropping up in museums a lot lately. After my recent visit to Toronto I highlighted an exhibit at the Art Galley of Ontario composed of Walter Trier’s illustrations. Today let’s take a cyber field trip to London, … Continue reading
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Listening to the Newbery, Part 1
As I’ve mentioned, I’m currently enrolled in a course on the Newbery. Each student is asked to read at least one medalist from each decade. Obviously, that’s a lot of books, especially because when I hear the words “at least” … Continue reading
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The Great Dog Bottom Swap
This installment of “That’s A Children’s Book?,” or really, “That’s a book at all?” is credit, Ms. Jen Knoch. She seeks out inappropriate children’s books and this is her latest find. This is the story of the Dogs’ Summer Ball, … Continue reading
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Sunday Song: Rambling Man, Laura Marling
Laura Marling’s music is one my favorite recent discoveries. While I often hear her compared to Joni Mitchell, in my mind she’s more reminiscent of Sandy Denny. This track, “Rambling Man,” comes from her latest album I Speak Because I … Continue reading
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