Enormous smallness

By Matthew Burgess

Subjects: Juvenile literature, Biography, American Young adult poetry, American Poets, Cummings, e. e. (edward estlin), 1894-1962, Poets, juvenile literature, Poets, American poetry, Picture books

Description: "Enormous Smallness is a nonfiction picture book about the poet E. E. Cummings. Here E.E.'s life is presented in a way that will make children curious about him and will lead them to play with words and ask plenty of questions as well. Lively and informative, the book also presents some of Cummings's most wonderful poems, integrating them seamlessly into the story to give the reader the music of his voice and a spirited, sensitive introduction to his poetry."--Amazon.com. This introduction to the life and work of the twentieth-century American writer highlights key moments in his creative development, shares insights about his beliefs, and introduces some of his signature poems.