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The Bubble Collector: Poems and Drawings by Vikram Madan
Loved by kids, parents, reviewers, and booksellers, praised by Publishers Weekly, endorsed by famous poets and winner of a 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Poetry, this hilarious fusion of funny poems, madcap drawings, tongue-in-cheek humor, and surprise twist-endings is as clever as is varied, and sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages over and over again.
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- GenresPoetry
148 pages, Paperback
First published March 29, 2013
171 people want to read
About the author
Vikram Madan
18 books19 followersVikram Madan lives in Seattle where he makes fun art and writes funny books including:
* BEWARE THE DRAGON AND THE NOZZLEWOCK - A Poetry Collection in a Graphic Novel format (Ages 7 and up, and for poetry and comic lovers of all ages) - Kirkus Starred Review, Horn Book Starred Review, Kirkus Best Books of the Year, Boston Globe Best Books of the Year, EPL 101 Great Books for Kids 2024.
* ZOONI TALES (Graphic-Novel-In-Rhyme series, 2 books) - Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections
* OWL & PENGUIN (Starter Graphic Novel Series, 3 books) - 2023 Geisel Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's Book, and Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
* 'A HATFUL OF DRAGONS' (Funny Poetry Collection) - Selected as a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, New York Public Library, Bank Street College of Education, Denver Public Library, School Library Journal Fuse 8 and others; Finalist for Texas Bluebonnet & South Dakota Prairie Bloom State Awards; ALA ALSC Reading Pick; and recipient of a Kirkus Starred Review. Visit www.HatfulOfDragons.com for a free educator's guide for this book.
* 'THE BUBBLE COLLECTOR' and 'LORD OF THE BUBBLES' (Funny Poetry Collections) - both winners of Moonbeam Book Awards for Children's Poetry
* BOBO & PUP-PUP (Early Reader Series - 4 books) - Recipient of a CCB Starred Review
* BEWARE THE DRAGON AND THE NOZZLEWOCK - A Poetry Collection in a Graphic Novel format (Ages 7 and up, and for poetry and comic lovers of all ages) - Kirkus Starred Review, Horn Book Starred Review, Kirkus Best Books of the Year, Boston Globe Best Books of the Year, EPL 101 Great Books for Kids 2024.
* ZOONI TALES (Graphic-Novel-In-Rhyme series, 2 books) - Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections
* OWL & PENGUIN (Starter Graphic Novel Series, 3 books) - 2023 Geisel Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's Book, and Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
* 'A HATFUL OF DRAGONS' (Funny Poetry Collection) - Selected as a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, New York Public Library, Bank Street College of Education, Denver Public Library, School Library Journal Fuse 8 and others; Finalist for Texas Bluebonnet & South Dakota Prairie Bloom State Awards; ALA ALSC Reading Pick; and recipient of a Kirkus Starred Review. Visit www.HatfulOfDragons.com for a free educator's guide for this book.
* 'THE BUBBLE COLLECTOR' and 'LORD OF THE BUBBLES' (Funny Poetry Collections) - both winners of Moonbeam Book Awards for Children's Poetry
* BOBO & PUP-PUP (Early Reader Series - 4 books) - Recipient of a CCB Starred Review
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April 13, 2013This will be fun to read out loud with my 4-year-old!
April 19, 2013
[Hello, For my own (author) thoughts, please see my blog. I thought it would be more useful to re-post the following review, originally left on Amazon.com by a Colorado reader]
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Reviewer Rating: 5 stars *****
Review Title: A Work of Art
I long considered how to introduce my boys to poetry. The Bubble Collector was the perfect choice. My boys read at about a 3rd and 6th grade level so they now prefer to read books on their own. However, I thought this one would be the perfect way to get back to the fun we had when they wanted Dad to read to them. I knew this one was a hit because after about 45 minutes of laughing hysterically and it was time for bed they pleaded, "Please, please, pretty please, one more page!"
I woke up the next morning to the kids again laughing with their mother. They didn't want to wait for me to wake up to read it. My boy jokingly asked, "Dad, can you get my ear back?" (A reference to the first poem.) The amazing part is that my 5 year old wants me to set him up for the punch lines which he recites from memory. The humor and rhyme seem to make it easy for him to remember. They've been re-reading it every day for the last week.
The book is setup with a number of poems where the punch line is often embedded in the illustrations. When they reached the titular poem, the boys decided to go back and look at all the other illustrations to see if they could find the bubbles. The illustrations are extremely well done. Some of the writing is over their heads but they don't seem to mind. However, they do ask for explanations. In my opinion, this is not a kid's book. This is a humorous poetry book that kids will enjoy.
The book gave us a chance to talk about levels of meaning in poetry. I explained the word allegory and then used the specific bubble collector poem as an example. I asked them what they thought the bubbles meant. They surprised me and said, "Dreams. He's chasing his dreams." This book is truly a wonderful dream.
-An Amazon Verified Purchaser from Colorado
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Reviewer Rating: 5 stars *****
Review Title: A Work of Art
I long considered how to introduce my boys to poetry. The Bubble Collector was the perfect choice. My boys read at about a 3rd and 6th grade level so they now prefer to read books on their own. However, I thought this one would be the perfect way to get back to the fun we had when they wanted Dad to read to them. I knew this one was a hit because after about 45 minutes of laughing hysterically and it was time for bed they pleaded, "Please, please, pretty please, one more page!"
I woke up the next morning to the kids again laughing with their mother. They didn't want to wait for me to wake up to read it. My boy jokingly asked, "Dad, can you get my ear back?" (A reference to the first poem.) The amazing part is that my 5 year old wants me to set him up for the punch lines which he recites from memory. The humor and rhyme seem to make it easy for him to remember. They've been re-reading it every day for the last week.
The book is setup with a number of poems where the punch line is often embedded in the illustrations. When they reached the titular poem, the boys decided to go back and look at all the other illustrations to see if they could find the bubbles. The illustrations are extremely well done. Some of the writing is over their heads but they don't seem to mind. However, they do ask for explanations. In my opinion, this is not a kid's book. This is a humorous poetry book that kids will enjoy.
The book gave us a chance to talk about levels of meaning in poetry. I explained the word allegory and then used the specific bubble collector poem as an example. I asked them what they thought the bubbles meant. They surprised me and said, "Dreams. He's chasing his dreams." This book is truly a wonderful dream.
-An Amazon Verified Purchaser from Colorado
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September 22, 2013
The Bubble Collector is a collection of hilarious poems that everyone will enjoy. Every topic you can think of is covered! From a list of what not to put down your shirt to a love story between the really old and really stale stuff found in the back of the refrigerator. The Bubble Collector will get you laughing!
I really enjoy reading poetry. Funny poetry is especially great to read, especially when it is done well. This book is a great example of that. The rhyme is very good and each poem reads well. The selection of different types of poetry too (e.g. haiku and limericks). The cheerful illustrations in the book add a lot to the text too. Mr. Madan wrote and illustrated a very fun poetry book any kid would enjoy!
*NOTE* I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
I really enjoy reading poetry. Funny poetry is especially great to read, especially when it is done well. This book is a great example of that. The rhyme is very good and each poem reads well. The selection of different types of poetry too (e.g. haiku and limericks). The cheerful illustrations in the book add a lot to the text too. Mr. Madan wrote and illustrated a very fun poetry book any kid would enjoy!
*NOTE* I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
July 7, 2015
THE BUBBLE COLLECTOR (ISBN 978-1482397611, trade paperback, $12.95) by VIKRAM MADAN is a wonderful collection of short, humorous poems for children and adults. Great for parents, grandparents and other grownups to read to young kids. Great for kids who can read by themselves. Great for adults to read. Madan is a Seattle based artist and writer. His illustrations are whimsical and well-suited for his poems.
GO! BUY! READ!
GO! BUY! READ!
April 19, 2013
This was a fun lighthearted book. I enjoyed it and would love to read it with my grandkids.
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