African Acrostics A Word in Edgeways [Paperback]

“This belongs in every collection — for the poetry, for the photographs, for the information.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Illustrated with gorgeous full-color photographs, this collection sends poetry buffs and animal lovers on an armchair safari they'll never forget. Spot the elusive double acrostic (in which the first and last letters of each line spell a message), the cross acrostic (in which the message is read diagonally), and the multiple acrostic (you have to see it to believe it)— not to mention lions, zebras, crocodiles, hippos, and elephants. Oh, my! Back matter includes information about acrostics, nature notes, and a photographer’s note.Harley’s poetry consists of carefully crafted descriptive word imagery that is right on target…full-page, full-color photos of the animals are perfect companions to the facing selections.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

Noyes's photographs perfectly encapsulate the poems, the two creating a harmonious whole that is more than the sum of its parts…This belongs in every collection—for the poetry, for the photographs, for the information.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

This dramatic picture book will draw readers with its mix of short poems and clear color photos of wild animals in the game parks of Namibia.
—Booklist

Noyes’s photographs, taken mostly in Namibia, are creatively composed and capture each animal’s unique qualities. Together, poetry and photography make for a superb collection.
—The Horn Book

Crocodile, hippo, kudu, and other creatures in the stunning photos gaze at readers, who can learn more about writing acrostics and about the featured animals in notes at the end.
—School Library Journal

Young wordsmiths will itch to try their hands at the verse form after reading this.
—Bl(