Description
Poems of the Crazy Goose
Book Summary
This anthology brings together 25 of the most iconic compositions by Gloria Fuertes, the poet who revolutionized children's literature. Originally published in 1978, Poems of the Crazy Goose retains all its freshness and capacity to captivate 21st-century readers. With joyful rhymes, wordplay, and an absurd yet intelligent sense of humor, the book invites children to discover the pleasure of poetry. An essential work for entertaining, moving, and planting a love for words from childhood.
What is it about?
The book is a selection of twenty-five poems curated by the poet Antonio Rubio, co-author of this edition. Each poem is a little adventure where language turns into a game: repetitions, sonorities, nonsensical witticisms, and unforgettable characters. Gloria Fuertes demonstrates her mastery in connecting with young audiences through humor that is simple yet profound, capable of making one laugh and think at the same time. The work maintains the charm and freshness that made it a classic of children's literature in Spanish.
Main themes
- Children's poetry with wordplay and rhymes
- Absurd and nonsensical humor as a creative tool
- The importance of poetic reading in childhood
- Everyday characters and situations transformed into fantasy
- The literary legacy of Gloria Fuertes as a generational reference
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at boys and girls from 5 years old who are beginning their journey into poetic reading, as well as parents, educators, and reading mediators looking for classic works to share moments of fun and learning. It is also an excellent option for adults who wish to rediscover the poetry of Gloria Fuertes with nostalgia and affection for an author who left her mark on an entire generation.
What this book contributes
- Awakens an interest in poetry through humor and the musicality of language.
- Encourages creativity and imagination through wordplay and absurd situations.
- Offers a playful approach to reading, ideal for early readers.
- Preserves and spreads the literary legacy of a fundamental author in Spanish children's literature.
- Provides a valuable resource for working on oral expression and memory in the classroom or at home.
Technical specifications
- Author: Fuertes, Gloria
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Illustrated books, activity books and material, picture books
- Collection: Books for Dreaming
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition date: November 2016
- Number of pages: 48
- Weight: 125 g
Editorial review
Poems of the Crazy Goose is an anthology that succeeds in recovering the best of Gloria Fuertes for today's audience. Antonio Rubio's selection is careful and representative, and Kalandraka's hardcover format makes it an attractive and manageable object for little ones. It is a title with both literary and pedagogical value, ideal for those seeking high-quality children's poetry that is fun and soulful. A sure hit for any children's library.