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Mirror Mirror

A Book of Reverso Poems

Marilyn Singer Josée Masse

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English
Dutton Books for Young Readers
04 March 2010
With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror!

""Remarkable.""-The Washington Post

""This mind-bending poetry is accompanied by Masse's equally intelligent, equally amusing art.""-Time Out New York for Kids

What's brewing when two favorites-poetry and fairy tales-are turned (literally) on their heads? It's a revolutionary recipe- an infectious new genre of poetry and a lovably modern take on classic stories.

First, read the poems forward (how old-fashioned!), then reverse the lines and read again to give familiar tales, from Sleeping Beauty to that Charming Prince, a delicious new spin. Witty, irreverent, and warm, this gorgeously illustrated and utterly unique offering holds a mirror up to language and fairy tales, and renews the fun and magic of both.
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Illustrated by:   Josée Masse
Imprint:   Dutton Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 262mm,  Width: 262mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   442g
ISBN:   9780525479017
ISBN 10:   0525479015
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than 90 children's books in a wide variety of genres. Josee Masse is a recognized artist in her native Canada, having illustrated numerous French and American picture books.

Reviews for Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems

A mesmerizing and seamless celebration of language, imagery and perspective. -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review Masse's clever compositions play with symmetry, bringing this smart concept to its fullest effect. -- Publishers Weekly , starred review Cleverly constructed and insightful. -- The Horn Book , starred review Truly a visual, as well as a literary, puzzle and such a treat! -- Library Media Connection , starred review Fun, thoughtful, beautifully written poems that employ a poetic form called a reverso to spin a familiar fairy tale in a new direction. -- Shelf Awareness , starred review With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror ! Mirror Mirror is an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best 100 Children's Book of the Year, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors Choice, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, a Washington Post Top 15 Children's Book of the Year, a Horn Book Fanfare Book, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year, a Land of Enchantment Book Award Winner, and one of Time Out New York Kids' 50 Best Books for Kids.


  • Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2011
  • Short-listed for Bluebonnet Awards 2012
  • Short-listed for North Carolina Children's Book Award (Junior Book) 2012
  • Winner of Cybils (Poetry) 2010

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