Seven skies all at once / Ted Kooser ; illustrated by Matt Myers
"One sky unpins damp sheets of cirrus. Another wads cirrocumulus into a basket woven of sunbeams. Still others carry away armloads of altocumulus and drag moth-eaten gray blankets of stratus past. At last, a colossal cumulonimbus sweeps in, squeezing out the light to herald . . . rain! What emerges is a sky like a great green laundry basket with a rainbow for a handle. Full of wit and brilliant linguistic surprises, this poetic romp by former United States Poet Laureate Ted Kooser is as playfully theatrical as it is evocative. Matt Myers's dynamic artwork stages the weather with aplomb, capturing the distinct mood of each show-stopping sky and crafting a meteorological drama of epic proportions. Like a good, rousing rainstorm, Seven Skies All at Once calls eloquently on our senses, inviting us to pause and reflect on the ever-changing wonders all around."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781536229004
- ISBN: 1536229008
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | 4-8. Candlewick Press. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Clouds > Juvenile poetry. Weather > Juvenile poetry. Sky > Juvenile poetry. Laundry > Juvenile poetry. Children's poetry, American. |
| Genre: | Poetry. Creative nonfiction. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 4 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | E KOO (Text) | 30229101394368 | Easy New Fiction | Checked out | 08/29/2025 |
Summary:
"One sky unpins damp sheets of cirrus. Another wads cirrocumulus into a basket woven of sunbeams. Still others carry away armloads of altocumulus and drag moth-eaten gray blankets of stratus past. At last, a colossal cumulonimbus sweeps in, squeezing out the light to herald . . . rain! What emerges is a sky like a great green laundry basket with a rainbow for a handle. Full of wit and brilliant linguistic surprises, this poetic romp by former United States Poet Laureate Ted Kooser is as playfully theatrical as it is evocative. Matt Myers's dynamic artwork stages the weather with aplomb, capturing the distinct mood of each show-stopping sky and crafting a meteorological drama of epic proportions. Like a good, rousing rainstorm, Seven Skies All at Once calls eloquently on our senses, inviting us to pause and reflect on the ever-changing wonders all around."--
