Cozy Storytime: Mirror Mirror poems by Marilyn Singer • illustrated by Josée Masse
Today’s cozy read‑aloud is Mirror Mirror — a magical, inventive collection of reverso poems that retell classic fairy tales from two different perspectives. Marilyn Singer’s poetic form is clever and surprising, inviting readers to consider how stories shift when we flip them, reverse them, or simply look again. Josée Masse’s illustrations mirror this duality with bold, symmetrical artwork that feels theatrical, warm, and visually striking. Before recording, I spent a few minutes making an index‑card art project inspired by the book’s mirrored compositions — two halves that speak to each other, shapes that flip and transform. This small ritual helps me enter the illustrator’s world with intention and gives young viewers a visual anchor before the story begins. This book is wonderful for: • Social‑emotional learning — perspective‑taking, empathy, multiple viewpoints • Early literacy — poetic structure, rhythm, narrative voice • Visual literacy — symmetry, mirroring, dual compositions • ...
