There are twenty-five Robert Frost poems in this book organised into three sections - Exploring Nature; Innocence and Inspiration; and Choice and Change. Poems include: Gathering Leaves; The Road not Taken; Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening; and Dust of Snow.
DUST OF SNOW
by Robert Frost
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
of a day I had rued.
I am planning to gift this book to an adult friend, but I think this book would be a perfect addition to a high school library or as an end of year gift for an English teacher.
Bookseller blurb: In this gorgeously illustrated collection of poems, readers are introduced to twenty-five of Frost's most beloved works, each illustrated with stunning, full-color collage artwork. Brief commentary and helpful definitions accompany each poem, making The Illustrated Robert Frost among the most accessible--and beautiful--introductions to Frost available. Poems include Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening, Mending Wall, Fire and Ice, and many more.
From the Introduction:
SUGGESTION 1: Enjoy the poems. This seems far more important than trying to puzzle out what the author meant (or what other people believe the author meant).
SUGGESTION 2: Engage with the poems by asking questions....
SUGGESTION 3: Be your own boss. Read the poems in order or jump around as you see fit. Share them or savor them all by yourself. Say them aloud or whisper their words in your heart.
Poetry makes life better. There is NO wrong way to experience a poem.
Here is a blog post where you can see inside this book and here you can see the format of each page is presented in a double page spread with a sidebar consisting of three components, Engage, Imagine, and Define.
Every Monday over the last term I have been attending a series of poetry lectures and last week the poet was Robert Frost so when I saw this scrumptiously illustrated book, I just had to grab it - luckily it was not especially expensive (Aus$30). I do like the sweet name of the publisher - Bushel and Peck. David Miles is the founder of this publishing company.
David and Stephanie Miles are part of a growing number of idealistic young Americans who see business as not only a way to make a living, but also to make a difference. A year ago, the Fresno, California, couple, both avid readers, started Bushel & Peck Books, a publishing house devoted to children’s books. The idea was to see what they could do to improve literacy among disadvantaged kids. ... Bushel & Peck’s website announces in big, bold letters: “Let’s raise a generation of smart, kind kids.” To accomplish that, they’re building a community of like-minded authors and illustrators who embrace the idea of getting books to the children who need them most. Washington Independant 2020
You might also like to look for this exquisite book featuring one famous poem by Robert Frost illustrated by PJ Lynch.
Here is the companion volume:
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