By: Lewis Carroll Publisher: Jump At The Sun Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Jump At The Sun Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 32 Publication Date: September 04, 2007 Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Release Date: September 04, 2007
Classic poem+fresh interpretation=Success! I am not sure what originall about this book caught my eye. I was in the school library with my students when I stumbled across this. I wanted to save it for February and Black History Month, but it just looked so darn cool that I had to read it immediately. After a discussion of "nonsense" words with my class, I opened this incredible reimagining of the famous poem and we were instantly swept away in Myers' usual dizzying color and street ball images that worked very a well with a poem I had always thought was about a medieval monster. But hey, why can't the poem be about a tall-tale basketball player and the scamp that dares to challenge him? Awesome read all the way around.
A brilliant reinvention of a classic "Jabberwocky" is a poem inside of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," rather than a stand-alone piece of literature. Yet because of its intricate use of language, both real and invented, it fairly demands to be recited, quoted, and referenced (in everything from advanced particle physics to James Joyce), despite being relegated to the outback of "children's literature."
But what does it mean? Christopher Myers has reinvented the poem, without changing one word, through a series of dramatic drawings. Yes, it is only 32 pages, but if you ever wanted to know what "reinvention" meant, you should read this book.
Not what I expected I bought this book because I'm a high school English teacher and was considering teaching Jabberwocky. I still may do that but this book seems sparse and disconnected from the piece. Maybe its because I just don't get sports.
Best take on an old favorite poem This poem has been a family favorite for several generations - and this version of it is wonderful! The drawings fit - who would have thought the poem could be related to basketball?!!
Caldecott Contender Christopher Myers has created a picture book for all ages. This sporty interpretation of Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky is brilliantly illustrated. A 2007 must have for every library..home and school!
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