A visit to William Blake's inn : poems for innocent and experienced travelers / by Nancy Willard ; illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextSeries: Newbery medalPublication details: New York ; London : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, c1981.Edition: 1st edDescription: 44, [1] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 0152938222
  • 9780152938222
  • 0152938230 (pbk.)
  • 9780152938239 (pbk.)
  • 0808547283 (back cover)
  • 9780808547280 (back cover)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • JUV PS 3573.I444 V5 1981
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction to William Blake's Inn -- William Blake's Inn for innocent and experienced travelers -- Blake's wonderful car delivers us wonderfully well -- A rabbit reveals my room -- The sun and moon circus soothes the wakeful guests -- The man in the marmalade hat arrives -- The king of cats orders an early breakfast -- The wise cow enjoys a cloud -- Two sunflowers move into the yellow room -- The wise cow makes Way, Room, and Believe -- Blake leads a walk on the Milky Way -- When we come home, Blake calls for fire -- The marmalade man makes a dance to mend us -- The king of cats sends a postcard to his wife -- The tiger asks Blake for a bedtime story -- Blake tells the tiger the tale of the tailor -- Epilogue -- Blake's advice to travelers.
Awards:
  • Newbery Medal, 1982.
  • Caldecott Honor Book, 1982.
Summary: A collection of poems describing the curious menagerie of guests who arrive at William Blake's inn. Inspired by William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake's imaginary inn and its unusual guests.
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Art techniques used: Whimsical gouache, pen and ink paintings.

Introduction to William Blake's Inn -- William Blake's Inn for innocent and experienced travelers -- Blake's wonderful car delivers us wonderfully well -- A rabbit reveals my room -- The sun and moon circus soothes the wakeful guests -- The man in the marmalade hat arrives -- The king of cats orders an early breakfast -- The wise cow enjoys a cloud -- Two sunflowers move into the yellow room -- The wise cow makes Way, Room, and Believe -- Blake leads a walk on the Milky Way -- When we come home, Blake calls for fire -- The marmalade man makes a dance to mend us -- The king of cats sends a postcard to his wife -- The tiger asks Blake for a bedtime story -- Blake tells the tiger the tale of the tailor -- Epilogue -- Blake's advice to travelers.

A collection of poems describing the curious menagerie of guests who arrive at William Blake's inn. Inspired by William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake's imaginary inn and its unusual guests.

Newbery Medal, 1982.

Caldecott Honor Book, 1982.

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