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Mirror Mirror offers a new take on poetry and fairy tales in a kid-friendly fashion. Each well-known fairy tale is retold in poetry form, and then reversed, for an entirely new take on the tale. Each rendition is colorfully illustrated and will keep your children intrigued.
Color: Mirror Mirror - The bold primary colors are extremely eye-catching. The brighter tones of yellow, sky blue, and green are typically used to represent the heroes and protagonists, while the villains and antagonists are often depicted in darker tones like deep reds. Color contrast is used on every page to portray the difference of emotions, and progression of plot (before and after) between the right side of the page and the left. Cooler colors are used throughout the aquatic examples like the Ugly Duckling and the Frog Prince.
Style: Mirror Mirror
- Books known for their style are different from other books because there is
something about them that is very unique. That is the case with Mirror Mirror. The language is used in a
way not often seen, not only is it assembled in poetry, but the poems on each
page are also told in reverse, using the exact same words to create a different
perspective in furthering the story. The illustrations also show the duality of
the poetry by being split into halves that contrast each other, to tell both
sides of the reverse poems. The author uses a formula that is the same for each
page of text, so that the reader is able to almost predict what will happen in
each individual story, just by reading the first half of the poem. The author
is also able to play upon the reader’s previous knowledge of well-known fairy
tales, while still making each story somewhat unique with his style of poetry.
By using this pattern, plot surprises are balanced with predictable elements.
These unique aspects are all combined to convey the author’s unique style.
Singer, M. (2010). Mirror, Mirror. NY: Dutton.
-Ms. J
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