Overheard on a Saltmarsh - Paperback

by Marcia Santore (Illustrator), Harold Monro (Author), Marcia Santore (Author)

A goblin is happily making salt-crystal "bling" for himself, until he spots the nymph's green glass beads and is overwhelmed by desire for them. He asks for the beads, he demands the beads, he whines and begs for the beads. But the nymph has her own purpose for the beads, using them to do her science-magic ...Marcia Santore's colorful pictures retell the story of Overheard on a Saltmarsh, introducing Harold Monro's beloved poem to a new generation of children, while raising an important question: Just because some guy asks you for something, does that mean you have to give it him?Children (and adults!) will identify with the envy and desire of the tantruming goblin on the one hand, and with the serious-minded work of the gentle but firm nymph. The book also provides an opportunity to talk with children about when sharing is important and when maintaining personal boundaries is important, as well as the difference between "want" and "need." And that sometimes the right answer is "No."Don't miss the salt crystal-making activity in the back!

Author Biography

About the Poet: Harold Monro (1879-1932) was an English poet. He wrote many poems; his first collection of poetry was published in 1906. Monro dedicated much of his life to helping other poets. He published the work of many poets as the editor of poetry journals such as The Poetry Review, Poetry and Drama, and The Chapbook. He thought poetry should be for everybody, so he included poetry for children as well as songs in these magazines and anthologies. He also opened The Poetry Bookshop (a book store and publisher) in London. It was a nice place for poets and poetry readers to visit. His poem "Overheard on a Saltmarsh" became a very popular poem for children, and is probably his best known poem today. He included it in his book Children of Love, published by The Poetry Bookshop in 1914. About the Illustrator: Marcia Santore is a painter known for her vivid color, textures, and patterns. For the pictures in this book, she combined her original drawings and paintings with photos. She has shown her paintings in exhibitions throughout the United States; her paintings are held in public and private collections. She was inspired by growing up in a home with original artwork, by travel, by galleries and museums, and by classic children's literature with amazing pictures. She is also a writer and editor. She lives in central New Hampshire, with her husband, composer Jonathan Santore, and their two sons. She has illustrated three books based on Christmas Carols: Good King Wenceslas, The Snow Lay on the Ground, and In the Bleak Midwinter (Forward Movement, 2013). Learn more at www.marciasantore.com.