Follow Follow

Bibliography

Singer, M. (2013). Follow follow. Dial Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9780803737693

Plot Summary

Some say there are two sides to every story - this book of poems proves it. Read through cleverly crafted poetry based on classic fairytales and fables. You may be surprised to find an opposing point of view when reading the poem in reverse!

Critical Analysis

Marilyn Singer has done it again - brilliantly creating another book of reverso poetry. A companion to Mirror Mirror, Follow Follow contains classic fairytales and fables with a twist. Using the perspective of a character, Singer crafts a poem only to reverse it, changing punctuation and capitalization, to create an all-new perspective. Illustrations from Josée Masse add to the brilliance of this reverso poetry book. Brightly colored artwork depicts two points of view and adds to the majesty of this collection of poems. 

Review Excerpt(s)

“Singer and Masse’s companion to Mirror Mirror is just as inspired as its predecessor.” – Publishers Weekly

"Masse’s two-sided illustrations capture the changes in point of view, tone, and color...Singer’s reversos present lyrical and evocative moments that will surprise and delight children and provide them with opportunities for critical discussion." – School Library Journal

Connections

For additional activities related to the book:

• Have children try to create their own reverso poem

• Have children illustrate their favorite reverso poem from the book 

• Discuss different poetic elements used by the writer and what makes a reverso poem so unique

Other recommended books if you liked this one: 

• Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer
• Echo Echo: Reverso Poems About Greek Myths by Marilyn Singer