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A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
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Item Description...
Overview
This picture book biography of William Carlos Williams traces childhood events that lead him to become a doctor and a poet.
Publishers Description
When he wrote poems, he felt as free
as the Passaic River as it rushed to the falls.
Willie's notebooks filled up, one after another. Willie's words gave him freedom and peace, but he also knew he needed to earn a living. So he went off to medical school and became a doctor -- one of the busiest men in town! Yet he never stopped writing poetry. In this picture book biography of William Carlos Williams, Jen Bryant's engaging prose and Melissa Sweet's stunning mixed-media illustrations celebrate the amazing man who found a way to earn a living and to honor his calling to be a poet. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 34
Dimensions: Length: 0.3" Width: 9.25" Height: 10.25"
Weight: 0.8 lbs.
Binding Hardcover
Release Date Aug 1, 2008
Publisher Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Age 7-12
ISBN 0802853021
EAN 9780802853028
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Availability 45 units.
Availability accurate as of May 25, 2012 08:21.
Usually ships within one to two business days from Commerce GA.
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Reviews - What do our customers think?
 | Great, but wrong book. Feb 14, 2010 |
My wife meant to get me a book about Wallace Stevens, not William Carlos Williams.
So she returned it. Great service on delivery and return. | | | | A wonderful book! Nov 9, 2009 |
| "A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams" is an incredibly engaging book. I bought it for my 10-year-old grandson, and he is impressed with it. The narrative is great, and the illustrations are some of the best I've seen. At the end of the book, there are comments from both the author and the illustrator that give the reader additional perspective on the man and poet that William Carlos Williams was. Several Williams poems are included in the book. I recommend it for any child interested in writing and/or poetry.A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams | | | | this just to say Sep 30, 2009 |
| Mixed media collage illustrations and words, infused with poetry, tell the life story of William Carlos Williams. From baseball to school, Willie always made extra time for exploration and words. While training as a doctor, Willie met acclaimed writers and artists. As a doctor, Willie delivered babies and treated children, but he always kept writing, shaping words into poems. Inspired by Willie's poetic voice, this biographical story shares the rhythms and images of his life. Children ages 6-9 will celebrate the mix of art and words. | | |  | How can I rate a book I don't have... Apr 8, 2009 |
Wouldn't it be just grand to place a click on the 1-Click ordering and buy "A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams," a Caldecott 2009 Honor book? After all, I obtain the Gold Medal book and the honor books every year for my small school library. It would be grand, but it won't happen.
And the book has such glowing reviews right here on the product page. Why doesn't this site offer it for sale? Is it out of print already? A Caldecott Honor book out of print just two months after being named an honor book? Oh yes, I see I can purchase it from independent sellers--three who know how much Caldecott followers long to have it. But I'm afraid my little library cannot afford those prices.
What a sad, sad day.
NOTE: This information was added several hours after the posting of the review. I just checked online with a competitor, who has the book in stock for $13.60. It is also available from the competitor's local book store. I don't know why this site does not carry this particular book. It's a mystery. | | | | for budding writers Mar 3, 2009 |
| I bought this for my granddaughter who loves to write, including poetry. She was very appreciative. It's seems like the perfect book for a child who is interested in using words in creative ways. | | | Write your own review about A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
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