When the Sun Shines on Antarctica
And Other Poems about the Frozen Continent
Icebergs brighten
as the sky peels
itself of darkness
and stretches awake. . . .
Welcome,
Summer.
We’ve been waiting
for you.
Experience summer like you’ve never experienced it before by traveling to Antarctica with evocative poetry. The sun rises, ice melts, grass grows, seals squabble, whales sing, and young penguins slide, glide, and belly flop. Whimsical illustrations and additional facts accompany each poem to provide further details about the animals and the environment at the bottom of the world.
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Awards
- NCTE Notable Poetry List
- Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Reviews
Booklist
“The creators of Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole (2014) here offer poetry and art focused on the Antarctic summer. . . . [This] will be welcomed by classrooms combining poetry and science.”—Booklist
School Library Journal
"Latham does a compelling job of presenting facts alongside verse. . . . Through stunning, evocative artwork, Wadham brings the hues of the Antarctic to life. . . . A delightful assortment of verse that is enhanced by stimulating information and charming illustrations."—School Library Journal
Publishers Weekly
“Wadham’s paintings adeptly match the whimsical and mysterious notes in Latham’s poems, making for a fascinating study of the Antarctic’s singular creatures and features.”—Publishers Weekly
Kirkus Reviews
“The gentle illustrations excel at balancing both the frigid iciness and the blossoming hope of spring. Though playfulness abounds, this is not a romanticized portrait of life in the polar south. . . . A tender, lively, and mostly thoughtful tour through summer on the frozen continent.”—Kirkus Reviews