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Candy Corn: Poems Hardcover – March 2, 1999

by James Stevenson (Author, Illustrator)
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The author of Popcorn amasses a collection of short poems with titles such as "The Morning After Halloween," "Dumpsters," and "What Frogs Say To Each Other."
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    56 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 4
  5. Lexile measure
    NP
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    March 2, 1999
  9. ISBN-10
    9780688158378
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0688158378
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James Stevenson positively shines in Candy Corn, the third of his exquisite "corn books" after Sweet Corn and Popcorn (which won a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book Award). Each double-page spread features a different design and type style to reflect the shifting moods of his diverse and delightful poems. "Peanuts," for example, perfectly illustrates the out-of-control nature of peanut eating. The left page presents a sole peanut, "First I had this one." The adjacent page swims with peanuts, each with its own "caption": "Then I had this one. / Then I had these two / and this one / and this" and so on. "Dawn" is illustrated only by a deep blue on the left page that softens to a lighter blue on the right. And "Coming or Going" doesn't need any illustration at all:

The screen door screeches.
The screen door slams.
Coming or going,
Going or coming,
The sounds are the same.

But what a difference
It makes to me--
Your going away,
Your coming home.

The poet never misses the mark--his quiet (yet playful) observations about subjects from flowering dogwoods to paving machines have heart and integrity, as do the spare, watercolor-splashed line drawings that you might find in an artist's personal sketch book. Stevenson is a master at capturing moments, images, and emotions with the most elegant and sparing of strokes. With his appreciative eye, he shows us that we're lucky there isn't just one daisy in the world, and that "for every head there is a hat." No question, we'll be looking for the next corn book. (Ages 7 and older) --Karin Snelson

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-6-Like the sweet candy corn people nibble every autumn, these poems are delectable tidbits that tickle the taste buds. Stevenson's third collection of poignant, brief poems is both satisfying and illuminating. Once again, layout, text, color, line, and verse combine to produce a delightful array of treats. The 24 poems offer a new view of such diverse topics as peanuts, frogs, dumpsters, and dawn. Who but this master of succinct wordplay and pictures could see candy corn as dragon's teeth, imagine school buses chatting at the end of the day, or find 11 ways to express bird noises? Each selection is exquisitely illustrated in pastel watercolor and black ink; colored pages add interest to several verses and tinted ink highlights others. This gem belongs alongside Sweet Corn (1995) and Popcorn (1998, both Greenwillow) in every library.
Beth Tegart, Oneida City Schools, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0688158374
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; 1st edition (March 2, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780688158378
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688158378
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 8 inches
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Michele Kingery
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Corny About It
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2011
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I have all of James Stevenson's "corn poem" books. Thanks to Amazon, I was able to find even the out of print ones.

As a teacher, I love these books. The tiny poems pack a wallop about people, places and things. Stevenson's detailed drawings are stories in themselves, often conveying poignant thoughts about life's overlooked experiences. His small character sketches are the perfect way to get students thinking about how to create their own characters from seemingly insignificant details.

Even students who don't think they like poetry will love these books. They make poetry understandable and show budding creative writers that ordinary circumstances can have meaning and depth. Thank you James Stevenson!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2014
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Wonderful fun! Students are enjoying poetry!
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Steven C. Thedford
5.0 out of 5 stars Candy Corn
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018
The subjects of Stevenson’s poems range from the Junkyard Guard to peanuts and everything in between. His poems remind me of a quiet walk in the woods; they make you stop and take notice of the beauty around you. Since you need to take walks anyway, read the book. Moreover, I will continue read Stevenson’s poems (candy corn) because once I eat one; I just can’t stop enjoying them.
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Sherry Weaver Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars The magic in everyday things
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017
I think kids will love this book since children, and these poems, see the magic in ordinary things. One of my favorite poems describes a building on a drawbridge as a hotel for trolls. Fantastic! Topics range from a daisy to a dumpster. Stevenson describes them all with either unique humor or fresh imagery. There are a few Halloween-themed poems but also many from other seasons. The poet also illustrates his own work with watercolors, which enhance the impact of the work.
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