BIBLIOGRAPHY
Schertle, Alice. 2009. BUTTON UP! WRINKLED RHYMES. Ill. by Petra Mathers. New York, N.Y.: Harcourt Children’s Books. ISBN 0152050504
SUMMARY
This is a collection of 15 poems for children in which clothes of all kinds (shoes, shoelaces, hat, helmet, jammies and even undies) share their own personal story. Each item of clothing has its own point of view which is expressed in the form of a humorous poem. The children will enjoy seeing the mouse wearing an under wear, a dog wearing a jersey, an alligator wearing a pajama and a pig wearing galoshes. Each item of clothing has a special relationship with its owner which is described through the poem as well as the illustrations. The young readers will enjoy the simple and colorful illustrations by Petra Mathers.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Alice Schertle is an award winning poet who has given voice to clothing through this wonderful collection of poems. The poems are playful and rhyming with colorful illustrations of cute cartoon animals. The illustrations by Petra Mathers compliment the poems and bring the characters to life. Children will easily relate to the poems and the colorful and funny illustrations. Some illustrations show children how to dress up. For example in the poem “Bill’s Blue Jacket”, the illustration shows how to put a jacket on.
The poems have been written in simple language that the young children would easily relate too. The characters have simple names and are very expressive. Although the children would enjoy listening to each poem, I felt that some poems are more appealing than the others. The poems will be enjoyed by readers of all age gbut young children will easily connect with the poems and the funny colorful characters.
AWARDS/ REVIEW EXCERPTS
Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, 2010
Best Childrens Book of the Year, 2010
Booklist Starred Review: "With varied rhymes and rhythms occasionally disrupted for emphasis, Schertle's poetry is reminiscent of A. A. Milne and begs to be read aloud."
Kirkus Reviews: “There are otters and pigs, alligators and rabbits, emus and moles. And these creatures have personality, exuberance and high style that perfectly match the verses. Loads of fun.”
School Library Journal: “Playful spreads and spot art suit the small, snappy verses beautifully. This whimsical little volume will make a delightful addition to poetry collections.
CONNECTIONS
• Children could be asked to describe their favorite piece of clothing after reading this book to them.
• Children could be encouraged to write their own poem about their favorite piece of clothing.
• As an art project, children could draw a picture of their favorite clothes.
• Related books:
-Janeczko, Paul B. 2001.DIRTY LAUNDRY PILE: POEMS IN DIFFERENT VOICES. Harper Collins.ISBN 0688162517.
-Polisar,Barry L.1999. BUG SOUP: BUG POEMS. Rainbow Morning Music. ISBN 0938663224.
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