The Poesy Ring: A Love Story by Bob Graham
Published by Candlewick Press on December 11th 2018
ISBN: 0763698849
Pages: 40
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In 1830 a broken hearted young woman throws her ring inscribed “Love never dies” onto a meadow. Over a period of 137 years, the ring is seen only by passing animals. An acorn by the ring grows into an oak tree. It becomes stuck into a deer’s hoof and then is picked up by a bird who drops it into the ocean. After being swallowed by a fish, the ring is discovered by a fisherman who sells it at a pawn shop. In 1967 a young couple buys the ring and the ring finds a worthy finger for its “love never dies.”  Detailed ink, watercolor, and pastel illustrations show the big skies, small animals, changing seasons, and passage of time. This is a quiet story that will be appreciated by young romantics ages four to eight who look carefully at the story told in large part by the  illustrations. Reviewed by Margy Soule, Coffin School, Brunswick.